If you use an XLR-XLR you'll be sending a line level signal into the next preamp...... way too hot.
Not sure on the reason why the 1/4" cable need to be unbalanced, but Seb says to use one in the manual, so I'm sure there is a valid reason.
Maybe he will explain?

Not sure on the reason why the 1/4" cable need to be unbalanced, but Seb says to use one in the manual, so I'm sure there is a valid reason.
Maybe he will explain?

The D.I input is unbalanced and is a pure trip into the grid of the valve.It's a nice journey with no peaks or trophs.
There's no real advantage to using balanced cables when linking channels and as Mark says it's quite a Hot signal for the valve to be nice to.
Linking channels is a great way to get more colour out of the unit and is one of the reasons I designed the three way pad to handle hotter signals than your average design.

thanks that makes sense.i've been dialing the negative 15db pad on the second linked channel with exceptional warmth and tones.pleanty of gain to play with. :wink: