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Nee Lewman said:
The way I read the blurb is that it will work in any system, if you want true balanced then you need an MC or that particular cart and balanced outputs.
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It's horribly written or explained but I gotta think this is the case. Making a table you can only use mc carts on seems really odd...
 
Mather said:
It's horribly written or explained but I gotta think this is the case. Making a table you can only use mc carts on seems really odd...
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I think it’s probably because they’re explaining how to get true balanced on their tables rather than this is all they do. Especially as they don’t even bundle the XLR cable to actually do it with any of the tables.

Also the more I think of it and what tonearm wires actually are I don’t think it’d be even possible.
 
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Joe Mac said:
I think it’s probably because they’re explaining how to get true balanced on their tables rather than this is all they do. Especially as they don’t even bundle the XLR cable to actually do it with any of the tables.

Also the more I think of it and what tonearm tables actually are I don’t think it’d be even possible.
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Not possible in what way?
 
Mather said:
Not possible in what way?
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Well tonearm wires are balanced naturally. In that there is a positive and negative wire for each channel and a ground. Therefore they are both balanced and work with ordinary unbalanced MM cartridges already. The DIN to RCA cable or the junction box to RCA connectors or an RCA cable just puts them into an cable suitable for unbalanced operation plus a ground.
 
After checking up on the MSRP for the Planar 3 RS--CAD $2275--I think your friend could do better for the money, @Mather. Like THIS Acoustic Solid table. It's still the RB330 tonearm, but the rest of the table is of superior quality to the Planar 3, and would give your friend a very solid platform to later upgrade his tonearm (Acoustic Solid, Acoustic Signature, Origin Live, Sorane, Audiomods, etc.) rather than spending it on rebuidling the Planar 3 with better aftermarket bearings, subplatters, delrin platters, etc. Jody at Brooklyn Audio is also a pleasure to deal with, though some of those Acoustic Solid tables are probably kicking around Ontario, too, at a discount.

It doesn't come with a cart like the Planar 3, however. Does he need a new one as part of the upgrade?
 
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ZiggsMBK said:
After checking up on the MSRP for the Planar 3 RS--CAD $2275--I think your friend could do better for the money, @Mather. Like THIS Acoustic Solid table. It's still the RB330 tonearm, but the rest of the table is of superior quality to the Planar 3, and would give your friend a very solid platform to later upgrade his tonearm (Acoustic Solid, Acoustic Signature, Origina Live, Sorane, Audiomods, etc.) rather than spending it on rebuidling the Planar 3 with better aftermarket bearings, subplatters, delrin platters, etc. Jody at Brooklyn Audio is also a pleasure to deal with, though some of those Acoustic Solid tables are probably kicking around Ontario, too, at a discount.

It doesn't come with a cart like the Planar 3, however. Does he need a new one as part of the upgrade?
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Yeah thanks man I totally agree. That table is actually one of the ones he was considering, I've gotta circle back with him on that one.
 
ZiggsMBK said:
After checking up on the MSRP for the Planar 3 RS--CAD $2275--I think your friend could do better for the money, @Mather. Like THIS Acoustic Solid table. It's still the RB330 tonearm, but the rest of the table is of superior quality to the Planar 3, and would give your friend a very solid platform to later upgrade his tonearm (Acoustic Solid, Acoustic Signature, Origina Live, Sorane, Audiomods, etc.) rather than spending it on rebuidling the Planar 3 with better aftermarket bearings, subplatters, delrin platters, etc. Jody at Brooklyn Audio is also a pleasure to deal with, though some of those Acoustic Solid tables are probably kicking around Ontario, too, at a discount.

It doesn't come with a cart like the Planar 3, however. Does he need a new one as part of the upgrade?
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Agree - the Acoustic Solid is a much better long-term bet. A Sorane TA-1 tonearm could be a lovely upgrade later.

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Although I love hearing about other people's upgrades, sitting here on a Sunday afternoon with my original KEF LS50 speakers on a 20-year-old integrated amp listening to Oscar Peterson is an exercise in contentment.

Sometimes it's delightful to fully enjoy what I have versus chasing what I don't.
 
The new Topping B200 power amp has some astounding qualities regarding noise and distortion. Also, I think "B150" would have been a better moniker as 200W seems to be a bit of a reach. Nonethless, for someone looking for exceptionally clean power (even cleaner than the AHB2) at a lower price, this may be the ticket.

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TOPPING B200 Ultra-high Performance Mono Power Amplifier

Discover pristine, powerful sound with the TOPPING B200 Ultra-high Performance Mono Power Amplifier. Featuring a groundbreaking NFCA discrete amplifier, 200W output, and three sets of balanced inputs, the B200 eliminates interference and captures every detail. Perfect for both seasoned...
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Angsty said:
The new Topping B200 power amp has some astounding qualities regarding noise and distortion. Also, I think "B150" would have been a better moniker as 200W seems to be a bit of a reach. Nonethless, for someone looking for exceptionally clean power (even cleaner than the AHB2) at a lower price, this may be the ticket.

apos.audio

TOPPING B200 Ultra-high Performance Mono Power Amplifier

Discover pristine, powerful sound with the TOPPING B200 Ultra-high Performance Mono Power Amplifier. Featuring a groundbreaking NFCA discrete amplifier, 200W output, and three sets of balanced inputs, the B200 eliminates interference and captures every detail. Perfect for both seasoned...
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i will preface this with "i know nothing about cables or balanced" but how does one go from RCA to TRS? or can you go RCA to XLR?
 
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