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PRO-JECT Connect it Phono DS 5P - XLR
Balanced cable for connecting Pro-Ject True Balanced turntables with phono preamplifiers, using mini XLR.
Oxygen-free copper, silver-plated connectors, low capacitance (90 pF), length 1.23 m.
Balanced phono MC signal transmission to reduce noise and interference, achieving a clean and detailed sound.
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Balanced Phono Cable, Low Capacitance, 5-Pin DIN > Standard XLR.
Connect it Phono DS 5P > XLR enables the connection of Pro-Ject True Balanced turntables with True Balanced phono preamplifiers via 5-pin DIN to XLR connectors. A balanced signal from a moving coil (MC) cartridge remains balanced from the turntable to the 5-pin DIN output, providing the option to send this signal to a phono stage with a standard XLR input. Connect it Phono DS 5P > XLR is equipped with flexible oxygen-free copper conductors, silver-plated copper connectors, and a low capacitance of 90 pF, ideal for phono signals. Its standard length is 1.23 meters (4.04 feet).
For example, after upgrading to an MC cartridge, Connect it Phono DS 5P > XLR transports the balanced signal from turntables like the X8 Evolution and RPM 9 Carbon to phono preamplifiers like the Phono Box DS3 B and Phono Box RS2. Any combination of turntables and preamplifiers with standard XLR and 5-pin DIN connectors can be paired using Connect it Phono DS 5P > XLR for balanced signal transmission.
The Importance of Balanced Transmission
Now, balanced transmission for phono signals is more accessible than ever. Phono signals are, in fact, similar to microphone signals in terms of level: they are extremely low and require significant amplification, making them vulnerable to interference. Just as XLR balanced connections are used in the recording industry to protect microphone signals, it is also advisable to use them for phono signals, which are equally sensitive.
In the early days of recorded music, balanced connections were necessary to avoid noise. However, with the popularization of home listening, unbalanced connections (RCA) became the standard to reduce costs. At Pro-Ject, we ask: why not give our customers the opportunity to hear the difference that balanced transmission can make?
What Do I Need for a Balanced Signal?
To take advantage of this technology, an MC cartridge, a balanced turntable output, a balanced cable, and a phono stage with a balanced input are required. MC cartridges are naturally balanced, while MM cartridges are internally grounded and should be used with RCA connections for optimal performance. Most turntables come with Sumiko MM cartridges and RCA cables, allowing high-fidelity listening right out of the box. Upgrading to a balanced experience is possible when the user is ready.
Balanced Transmission Basics
Balancing is crucial at the input stage. Although a balanced signal also accumulates noise, its treatment in the balanced circuit is what makes the difference. This signal consists of positive (+) and negative (-) conductors, as well as a ground conductor. Interference affects both conductors equally, and the balanced circuit implements “common-mode rejection,” which cancels out noise and amplifies only the desired signal. This allows the signal to be amplified without interference, resulting in a more detailed and dynamic listening experience.
The result is clear to the listener: greater depth in the soundstage and incredible dynamics. Favorite records come to life, and this technology reveals every detail that may have previously gone unnoticed.
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