I have tried the CD3 with both balanced and unbalanced operation in my system using AQ Amazon 1 meter cables for both. I can detect no difference.
In addition, I have read in several places that if the balanced operation is properly designed, and it is in the ARC equipment, and the cable runs are short, there should be no real difference.
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