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In Reply to: Preamp Input Questions - balanced XLR vs single ended posted by reagan on March 18, 2021 at 14:12:44:
The ratio could be anything, depending upon the implementation and the designer's goal. That is true of both ends - the DAC and the preamp.
Also, for instance, by THX spec, the gain of the power amp when using balanced inputs must be lower by 6dB.
There is simply no general, universal rule.
And... as I like to say - always ask the manufacturer first. :) Unless you really enjoy the stream of guesswork you tend to get on forums. :)
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- "I would have expected it the other way around." Well... not, really - Victor Khomenko 03/19/2111:01:07 03/19/21 (5)
- RE: "I would have expected it the other way around." Well... not, really - reagan 11:25:04 03/19/21 (4)
- RE: "I would have expected it the other way around." Well... not, really - Story 04:54:59 03/22/21 (2)
- RE: "I would have expected it the other way around." Well... not, really - reagan 05:48:54 03/22/21 (1)
- RE: "I would have expected it the other way around." Well... not, really - Story 07:35:02 03/22/21 (0)
- Balanced interface is just one element in the total picture - Victor Khomenko 11:39:09 03/19/21 (0)