Have not done exhaustive comparisons but I have not found major differences in balanced, coaxial and RCA outputs. The output level from the various outputs a tad different needing adjustment via my DAC or integrated amp that has the ability to adjust input levels for each component. Thus making for a better test. Louder usually sounds better to most folks, so matched levels present a truer picture.
The biggest benefit I have found is that my cd player, which I consider pretty good, is that I can feed two or three separate systems. Sending the feed to the pre amp/amp or DAC that can make the best use of it. The convenience over shallows what sonic improvements I hear or think I hear. But as it is said, your results may vary.
The biggest benefit I have found is that my cd player, which I consider pretty good, is that I can feed two or three separate systems. Sending the feed to the pre amp/amp or DAC that can make the best use of it. The convenience over shallows what sonic improvements I hear or think I hear. But as it is said, your results may vary.