Does Rotel SS Processors have Balanced Outputs

[sidvicious02]

I've noticed that the Rotel Amps (1075/1095) both have XLR balanced inputs for hookup to a processor. However, it appears that neither of the Rotel surround sound processors (1066/1098) have XLR balanced outputs. Are the outputs not balanced or are they tip-ring-sleeve balanced on the RCA outputs?

thanks in advance

[mattburk]

The 1075 does not have balanced inputs, only the 1095 does.

[sidvicious02]

sorry, my bad, you're right Matt, no balanced inputs on the 1075, but I guess question still stands for the 1095

[greggz]

The balanced connectors on the 1095 are "quasi-balanced" and not true balanced. The review of the 1095 at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity explain it in more detail.

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...er-1-2000.html

The balanced connectors on the 1095 are really there for use with preamps that *only* have balanced outs and not for the true reason you would want balanced out.

Rotel recommends using the RCA jacks when given a choice.




Gregg

[sidvicious02]

Thanks for the quick answer greggz. I guess you won't see too many manufacturers publishing the fact that their balanced outputs are quasi-balanced? Possibly a bit of deception here?!?