Balanced vs Unbalanced Digital Cables

All else being equal, u might get an additional 3 db of gain? However, if smear is an issue, maybe go shorter rca as ribbon could get up there for long lengths. 

You have some great gear. And going balanced will make your voice exactly 3dB louder in the ongoing discussions of how digital cables make deeper zeroes and more spacious ones. Seriously, the advantages of balanced connections are very real considerations in the studio, but simply unnecessary at home. (With the one possible exception of phono carts inherent balanced output)

Andrew Robinson WON'T use Balanced Connections !

Thanks for all the responses! I guess my question is; my do the manufactures go through the trouble and expense to have balanced connections? 
 

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