Jbergner
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Something is to note that the stock Utopia cables is ideal for balanced applications such as XLR and or Pentaconn 4.4mm with the 5th pole for ground or shielding. I can confirm that instead of spending money on the upgraded expensive cables for Utopia right away, you can save up and perhaps even be satisfied with the stock cables re-terminate into balanced. It has a proper shielding built into it !
Agree. Since the Neutrik single-ended on the factory cable is easy to disassemble and remove, it was a real low-risk option to try the 4-pin Neutrik. I am far from experienced or an expert on cables, but after dissecting a few other "stock" cables in the past, it appears that the signal and shielding in the Utopia are first-rate. Works well to my ears and would recommend giving a try--if you don't like the results it's really easy to go back to the stock Neutrik single-ended. I'm staying balanced.
Agree. Since the Neutrik single-ended on the factory cable is easy to disassemble and remove, it was a real low-risk option to try the 4-pin Neutrik. I am far from experienced or an expert on cables, but after dissecting a few other "stock" cables in the past, it appears that the signal and shielding in the Utopia are first-rate. Works well to my ears and would recommend giving a try--if you don't like the results it's really easy to go back to the stock Neutrik single-ended. I'm staying balanced.