LAB POINTS
- upgrade option for listeners to break into the balanced audio world without replacing their turntable
- connects RCA turntable output () to balanced mini XLR phono stage inputs (e.g. & DS3 B, )
- enables a balanced system when paired with balanced capable phono stages (phono stages with mini XLR inputs) & moving coil cartridges, or, the
- allows for Balanced upgrade path for Pro-Ject turntables with no built-in preamps, including original Debut Carbons & T1's
- please note: turntables with built-in phono preamps, Bluetooth, and digital outputs are NOT True Balanced capable
TECH SPECS
- grounded RCA > Mini XLR
- length: 1.23m (4.01)
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUE BALANCED SETUP
- True Balanced capable turntable (turntables with phono preamps, Bluetooth, and digital outputs built-in are NOT true balanced capable)
- The turntable is equipped with a or the moving magnet cartridge
- True Balanced cable from turntable to phono preamp (5-Pin DIN, mini XLR / XLR, or RCA > Mini XLR)
- True Balanced capable phono preamp (preamps with a mini xlr or full-sized XLR input)
ABOUT TRUE BALANCED AUDIO
- True Balanced Audio refers to a superior audio signal that results in higher sound quality with nearly zero background noise, check out our in-depth guide
- True Balanced gear can be utilized as both balanced (with the proper components and signal path) or non-balanced
- True Balanced Audio requires a preamp that accepts balanced cables; you can output either XLR (recommended) or RCA from the preamp to speakers / amplifier
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