spendorspain
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Hi
I have a doubt about the virtues of the "balanced" connection for headphones (separate ground for each channel and not the usual tip-ring-sleeve jack). If the amplifier is only "semi-dual mono", with the power tranformer shared between both channels (all the rest is dual: there are two independent power supplies and amplifier sections for L & R) is the use of a 4-pin connector preferable? What are the expected sonic improvements?
If I use any kind of crossfeed, which by definition mixes one channel with the other, is it worthwhile to maintain both grounds separated at output connector?
What is your opinion about the use of the Neutrik SpeakOn 4-pole connectors for that use? On the paper, they are even better than the 4-pin XLR line level plugs (multifinger silver plated brass contacts, latching, completely short-proof, easy to connect/disconnect, different types of accessories and adaptors...), but it seems everybody uses XLR (one 4-pin or 2 x 3-pin) or 2 x 1/4inch plugs
Regards
Jose
I have a doubt about the virtues of the "balanced" connection for headphones (separate ground for each channel and not the usual tip-ring-sleeve jack). If the amplifier is only "semi-dual mono", with the power tranformer shared between both channels (all the rest is dual: there are two independent power supplies and amplifier sections for L & R) is the use of a 4-pin connector preferable? What are the expected sonic improvements?
If I use any kind of crossfeed, which by definition mixes one channel with the other, is it worthwhile to maintain both grounds separated at output connector?
What is your opinion about the use of the Neutrik SpeakOn 4-pole connectors for that use? On the paper, they are even better than the 4-pin XLR line level plugs (multifinger silver plated brass contacts, latching, completely short-proof, easy to connect/disconnect, different types of accessories and adaptors...), but it seems everybody uses XLR (one 4-pin or 2 x 3-pin) or 2 x 1/4inch plugs
Regards
Jose