Anybody use a single ended component with one that is balanced?

+1 Ross B.

I'm now running an all Ayre, fully balanced system, and yet completely agree with Ross B.

Try balanced xlr is better for for noise is cancelled on 3 rd leg to ground 

it’s better especially low level detail . My Coda is Differentially balanced 

as well as dac very clean and a noticeable difference vs rca 

if one piece is single ended you will not hear the difference ,like when Everythung is true balanced .i have compared this many times.

having owned a Audio store I have done many comparisons 

I'm using a Zesto Leto preamp with a mix of RCA and XLR sources .   They all sound great ,  I'm driving a pair of Quicksilver Mid Monos and my sub controller  via its RCA outputs .  The difference in volume is often perceived as sounding better but I think anyone would be hard pressed to tell the difference .  The best thing about this pre is that any type of input will be output simultaneously from the dual RCA and XLR stereo outputs.... it can drive 4 amps, or a mix of amps and subs.   Its killer.

In summary. Don’t worry about it. Go for the best components you can, and if you end up with a system in which all components support balances, then , if you have the money you can swap interconnects to balanced and see if you can hear a difference… maybe, maybe not,

How about these as a compromise Neutrik NA2FPMF 3 Pin XLR Female to RCA Jack Adapter