More on XLR vs RCA considerations?

Jerry

I remember you talking about having yours made with RCA and you are talking about nice high end gear. Also, I find it interesting that CJ does not use XLR's. It seems that both can be excellent but maybe balanced has some advantage in some situations. Certainly in long runs but maybe some other situations as well. I am no expert, that's for sure. I can only try it with mine and see what I think. Even that won't prove a whole lot due to so many other factors involved but at least I'll have a taste of it and maybe I'll lean one way or the other. Hard to say.

I hope I haven't stirred more trouble. Not the intent at all. I appreciate all the input and I know there is a vast wealth of knowledge and experience here. Many thanks.

Bill

@billpete 

I believe you have the general idea:

It cost more in circuitry to produce balanced amps. Many lower price tube amps only come unbalanced.

It depends on the circuit design, but “usually” balanced is quieter than single ended.  No guarantees

Again, many thanks to all.

@cleeds that is not my claim.  I'm saying that there are those who feel that way.  I agree with you.  there are good of each.  

True balanced circuitry is more likely to result in slightly different SQ and improved SQ than cable differences.  The cost difference should also be higher, but there are some mighty expensive cables out there!

I'd buy a balanced amp (my preamp supports balanced) before I dropped serious coin on new SE interconnects.