2) feeds into passive monitor controller, which then feeds pair of active monitors with balanced connectors (XLR), and also feeds Hafler amp with unbalanced connection (RCA).
Is creating a floating ground a good solution to the noise issue I am having, or I am better to find exactly where in my signal chain the noise is coming from? How common are floating grounds?
Many advocate earthing the shield only on the output side of the cable (i.e. on the female XLR). For a well-grounded fixed installation, it make much sense.
