What happens when?

In fact...a component is designed either balanced or single ended. If the other system is available in the unit, it is very usually a compromise. What I'm saying is that components can sound better either way. I am using Ayre components which sound WAY better running balanced than single ended. Find out which your component sounds the best and go with it.

Thanks I'll run BAL. CDP to PRE, and for the time being S/E to the AMPS.

Dave my local Aesthetix dealer strongly recommends using the Calypso Bal he believes it is much better sound quality. In my case Quicksilver V-4's with Bal imputs are special order so I may have to wait awhile for a used pair to come up for sale!!! This will be a Karma Check!!!!

Replaced V-4's with ARC VS 115 (Bal & S/E), which is currently breaking in aprox.2 wks before I can A-B S/E and Bal. 2 pairs of Bal I/C's for comparison to S/E are on order. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.