Comments on Profile Post by caute

An unpopular opinion I know, but even the extra gain is rather slight, which is confusing the crap out of me. I can switch between BAL and RCA from my Gungnir A1 with an input switch on my LAuX and nope, nothing.

Kinda nice to know that output cables don't matter that much (to me?) ig, but boy oh boy, did the 4-pin XLR input from my 6XXs make a difference...

The XLR and RCA outputs from the Gungnir A1 should sound different. But it's also possible that the inputs on the LAuX sound different. Maybe the differences cancel? It's probably a better test to try Pangea RCAs vs cheapo RCAs to isolate variables. Cables don't make much difference anyway.

Never thought of the differences of the output/input cancelling each other out! Gonna have to try some different RCA cables for sure...

The biggest difference to me of the A1 outputs is gain, with XLR being higher. I've been using RCA out to Lyr 3 for so long now, I don't mind whatever haziness that may be present via RCA vs. XLR. Didn't notice differences between interconnect cables in different price tiers.

Ah! Figured it out, according to @rhythmdevils in the LAuX thread: “Balanced input or SE input is the same with this amp, both are converted to a balanced signal. Same with the LP.”

Glad I’m not crazy…

That's what I was told. And I didn't hear a difference, but I imagine XLR input is a bit better.