If your amp and preamp is true balanced then go balanced as much as possible. If it is not then I think it is a waste of time and money.
xlr vs rca
I understand it is better to used balance interconnects if possible. Is this always the case? Furthermore, if one modifies an rca cable with something like Cardas adapters at each end will it perform as well as a cable that was originally terminated with balanced connections? Thanks for any input.