Add balanced inputs?

[Whistler36]

Would it be possible to add balanced inputs to my VTF-3 HO? My preamp puts out balanced outputs for subwoofers. In fact, would there even be any point? Is this just a fad??

[Kjohn]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10244&cs_id=1024405&p_id=4784&seq=1&format=2

RCA out of the sub balanced into your pre-amp.

[Stiletto]

If your pre-amp has both RCA and balanced outputs, I would just use the RCA. The adapters like that linked are made for occasions where your pre-amp does not have an RCA out. Balanced interconnects are better, but only if both devices support it. They are more resistant to noise. I don't think balanced interconnects will ever really see mainstream consumer applications. They have been around forever, and still only available on commercial and audiophile type equipment.

[Yan]

1. With line out/line in signal leve using balanced line instead inbalanced woild not provide you any audible advantages. The signal/noise ratio difference will be significant onl with mic or phono signal level.
2. Like Stiletto already admitted when you use balanced->unbalanced cable (XLR->RCA) you lose all advantages of balanced cable at all.

[Ddavidson]

The main reason to used balanced interconnects is for rejection of noise. You only really need balanced if you send signals it over long distances or have interference noise issues.