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All things being equal (hypothetical) which do you prefer, XLR or RCA?

Hello All,

Just curious here. All things being equal would you go balanced or unbalanced if you have the option for both? I only ask because I've never really compared-though I have gone both routes at different times. I have gone the balanced route now (power amp to pre, and DAC to pre), but wonder which route you all would choose...Just curious and having some fun...
kingbr

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petg60
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Same cable same manufacturer (Kondo KSL), i like the balanced connection for a more relaxed with more body presentation as having the benefit of the extra gain. But i also like the slightly better mids and energy on top and the slightly better pace and attack with single ended connection. 
Dynamics i would call equal.
Both my pre and power amp are true balanced designs.

G
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