high-profile ABX test of ethernet cables
Reply #36 – 2015-08-08 20:54:41
As you can see from his blog post, his configuration with noise looked like this: DAC -> balanced cable -> pre (bypass mode) -> balanced cable -> ADC. But look at the manual:2. Home Theater Bypass Button When you press this button, the source connected to the Home Theater Inputs is routed directly to the Main Outputs on the XSP-1, bypassing all controls including the level control and bass management. The display will indicate Home Theater Bypass when this is active.(Conversion between balanced and unbalanced is still performed, and the XSP-1 must be On in order for the outputs to be active.) 16. Home Theater Inputs Balanced and unbalanced inputs. Connect either balanced or unbalanced line level outputs from your home theater preamp / processor or receiver to these inputs. DO NOT connect the speaker level outputs from a home theater receiver to these inputs. When the HT Bypass Input is selected, signal from the Home Theater Left and Right Inputs is routed directly to the Main Outputs, and signal from the Home Theater Sub Input is routed directly to the Subwoofer Outputs. Note: In HT Bypass mode, ALL controls on the XSP-1 are bypassed, including the Volume control and all bass management functions. Note: There is only one set of Home Theater Inputs; both balanced and unbalanced input connections are offered for flexibility. So maybe they just cheaped out on those balanced HT inputs.