audio research LS15 preamplifier

Warnerwh, have you compared the Direct and BAL inputs in LS-15 soundwise? Just curious if you heard any difference. thanks.

I'd not tried that Audphile1 as I suspect the difference if any would be not worth bothering with.

I think Direct is a little flat sounding compared to Bal. But the difference is very small, you're right.

I have the LS-15 and use the Direct input for my DAC and the Balanced input for my phono stage. I can't say that I hear a big difference. Obviously you receive some advantges in gain when using balanced. Theoretically balanced makes a difference in very long cable runs. My entire system is balanced now because I was determined to benefit from the balanced optioned offered by the LS-15. Like the others I would not use the adapter.

anyone else ?
I recently got a hold of my former LS15 and i'm wondering about the direct vs bal with TRUE balanced inputs. I will post my findings later...