Will the impractical way be easier than the practical way and having to rip out later?

Running signal cables parallel with mains is, even with a small gap, as you probably know, a big no-no. Don't think balanced will be the ultimate solution, especially if its not true balanced. But if that's the way forward for you...

As you feared, you cannot swap 568 balanced fronts to the rear.

Have you thought about changing to a G68XXV or what ever designation the balanced version is?


Meridian owner since 1992
Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).