Balanced or Unbalanced?
Advantages
SymbiLink™ RCA
Balanced System Unbalanced System
1. High noise rejection. 1. Widely used and readily
2. Higher audio signal level (16V). available.
3. Higher S/N ratio. 2. The average customer
4. Improved stereo separation. and installer is more familiar
5. Improved T.H.D. with RCA type cables.
6. Low impedance (600 Ohms).
7. Easier to install, and cables can
be run anywhere.
8. Less expensive than high-end RCA cables.
Disadvantages
SymbiLink™ RCA
Balanced System Unbalanced System
1. Limited availability. 1. Poor noise rejection.
2. Most customers and installers are 2. Typically low audio
used to using RCA cables. signals (.5 — 1V).
3. Lower S/N ratio.
4. Susceptible to Non-linear
distortion.
5. RCA cables can pick up
alternator whine if by noise
radiating wires or equipment.
6. High impedance (20-100K).
7. Poorer stereo separation.
8. Even most high-end RCA
cables will usually pick up radiated
noise.
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