What connection is better Balanced or single ended

Hi, Bigwaves. You've already been alerted to the existence of much prior discussion on this subject which can found in the archives. To cut to the chase, however, the advantage offered by balanced interconnects is noise reduction, and slightly higher gain. This, however, is largely irrelevant in the average home audio setup. If all of your interconnects are less than 2 meters, it's unlikely that you will hear any discernable difference between balanced and unbalanced inputs (assuming both cables are of good quality). Balanced connections were developed mainly for use with long cable runs, such as may be found in recording studios, or the occasional home where someone has their equipment some distance from the speakers.

One other "advantage" of the balanced interconnect -- and this is brand specific -- is the use of shielded, low-noise microphone wiring. Of course, there are many unbalanced interconnects that offer similar construction, so you can still gain these "advantages" from some unbalanced cables.

Don't spend hours fretting over this technical issue -- it's one of the more irrelevant ones for the vast majority of home audio buffs.

CFB you are very welcome. And I in turn thank you. I stand corrected:~)

Like June Cleaver once said,"Ward, you were a little rough on the Beaver last night!" I've seen you post many, MANY intelligent responses to the forums, so you obviously know your way around audio gear and Audiogon. However, there are many new users and audio neophytes who don't need to get "slammed" for asking a legitimate question, even if it's been addressed "ad nausium". (I know you were probably P.O.'d at Audiogon and NOT at Bigwaves...yeah, there's stuff about the way that they program this site that I'm not to crazy about, either). 'Nuff said

HEY CORNFEDBOY!

A user asked a question as he has a right to do. If you don't like the question, please just keep your fingers off your keyboard and go onto the next thread.

Your response is unjustified and you owe Bigwaves an apology. No one forced you into this thread.

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