Julf wrote: > Yes, domestic audio went for very compromised standards (low signal > levels, unbalanced connections etc) basically for cost reasons. It is > funny how many audiophiles now claim it was because of sound quality > reasons - anything labelled "pro" has to be compromised, sacrificing > ultimate sound quality for "secondary" considerations such as stability, > reliability, and foolproof-ness...
I always thought things like balanced connections weren't necessary for domestic audio, due to the much shorter connection spans and the average home being a far less hostile environment than the average studio. My Arcam preamp has both and they sound the same, perhaps if the power amp was several metres further away, it might make a difference? Also, most 'audiophiles' are right up there with 'creationists' when it comes to reality... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio ------------------------------------------------------------------------ StephenPG's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48249 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=105611 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
