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EPISODE · Sep 26, 2020 · 48 MIN

To Balance or Not To Balance? That Is The Question

from The Hifi Podcast with Darren and Duncan · host Darren Myers, Duncan Taylor

Some hifi companies, like Boulder's PS Audio, recommend that balanced connection between components is the only way to go. Other companies don't offer that option at all.Duncan and Darren explain what all the hoopla is  regarding single ended versus balanced operation, bringing up some pros and cons for each and shedding light on the whole affair.From overly complex topologies to bank-breaking component cost to science-backed noise reduction, there are fine arguments on both sides. But there may be other reasons yet for an audiophile to make the choice between one or the other.Typically, the guys can't stay exactly on topic for too long.   This podcast is powered by CommonGround Cables Whisper power cable. Read customer reviews and order your own at www.commongroundcables.com.Find all of our album recommendations in one place, at www.thehifipodcast.net.

Darren and Duncan describe the difference between single ended and balanced setups and how that relates to cables and audio circuit paths. The choice of which way to go may depend more on what components you want to add to a system. Or it may not!

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Some hifi companies, like Boulder's PS Audio, recommend that balanced connection between components is the only way to go. Other companies don't offer that option at all.Duncan and Darren explain what all the hoopla is  regarding single ended versus...

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