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Dzoing · 9th November 2005

OK first what are the technical difference between these?

I know Xformer balanced uses Xformer, which eliminates ground loop issues. Active do not, instead they use some active circuitry with caps etc, and are supposed to be cheaper. But...
Is "Impedance balanced" the same as "Active balanced"?
What is exactly the so called "Truly/fully balanced"? as "Xformer OR Active" but as opposed to "Impedance"?

Secondly... what'd be the incidence on the sound? "Xformer balanced" more colored, "Active balanced" clearer, "Impedance balanced" just crappy, etc?

Thx for sharing your theoretical knowledge and/or empirical experience !

9th November 2005	#1
Dzoing Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2005 Location: France Posts: 229 Thread Starter	Fully balanced, Transformer balanced, Active balanced, Impedance balanced OK first what are the technical difference between these? I know Xformer balanced uses Xformer, which eliminates ground loop issues. Active do not, instead they use some active circuitry with caps etc, and are supposed to be cheaper. But... Is "Impedance balanced" the same as "Active balanced"? What is exactly the so called "Truly/fully balanced"? as "Xformer OR Active" but as opposed to "Impedance"? Secondly... what'd be the incidence on the sound? "Xformer balanced" more colored, "Active balanced" clearer, "Impedance balanced" just crappy, etc? Thx for sharing your theoretical knowledge and/or empirical experience !