Aleph P 1.7 / Aleph 1.2 Balanced IC Question

SRMcGee · 25th March 2007, 02:17 AM

Folks:

Forgive the dumb question, but will an Aleph P 1.7 feeding a pair of Aleph 1.2 amps benefit from balanced interconnects over similar-quality single-ended cables?

Regards,
Scott

SRMcGee · 25th March 2007, 01:25 PM

Folks:

Perhaps I should rephrase the question: I own Aleph 1.2 monoblocks and will be building an Aleph P 1.7 / Pearl / Ono MC preamp to replace a single-ended preamp. In my current system, single ended interconnects run between the preamp and amps. I am considering building high quality balanced interconnects as replacements, if the sound quality will likely improve as a result.

Can anyone offer a reasoned opinion?

Thank you,
Scott

hifimaker · 25th March 2007, 04:16 PM

Nelson discusses the advantages of running a fully balanced system in his amp and preamp articles on www.passdiy.com. Balanced operation will further reduce noise and give you an even quieter background. If you are buildig fully balanced components, than by all means you should interconnect with balanced cables.

Since it sounds like you are making a fully balanced value chain of components, try your own A-B testing and I think you will prefer running as a balanced set-up.

Just my $.02 worth.

-David

25th March 2007, 02:17 AM	#1
SRMcGee diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wynnewood, PA	Aleph P 1.7 / Aleph 1.2 Balanced IC Question Folks: Forgive the dumb question, but will an Aleph P 1.7 feeding a pair of Aleph 1.2 amps benefit from balanced interconnects over similar-quality single-ended cables? Regards, Scott

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25th March 2007, 01:25 PM	#2
SRMcGee diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wynnewood, PA	Folks: Perhaps I should rephrase the question: I own Aleph 1.2 monoblocks and will be building an Aleph P 1.7 / Pearl / Ono MC preamp to replace a single-ended preamp. In my current system, single ended interconnects run between the preamp and amps. I am considering building high quality balanced interconnects as replacements, if the sound quality will likely improve as a result. Can anyone offer a reasoned opinion? Thank you, Scott

25th March 2007, 04:16 PM	#3
hifimaker diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose	Nelson discusses the advantages of running a fully balanced system in his amp and preamp articles on www.passdiy.com. Balanced operation will further reduce noise and give you an even quieter background. If you are buildig fully balanced components, than by all means you should interconnect with balanced cables. Since it sounds like you are making a fully balanced value chain of components, try your own A-B testing and I think you will prefer running as a balanced set-up. Just my $.02 worth. -David