At this level of high(er) end audio why not offer balanced connections?


I am curious - and please, save us all time, refrain from speculation on this - why do companies persist in omitting balanced connections when it comes to high / higher end audio products? 

I understand that when it comes to lower price point items manufacturers would not want the additional costs. But when many folks have higher end systems, why would an manufacturer not offer balanced connections? 

Appreciate those with non-speculation replies. 

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Showing 3 responses by jerryg123

Balanced is preferable for very long cable runs such as mono-block amplifiers that will be located next to speakers and away from the pre-amp and sources. Unless the component is truly balanced their is no point. 

As @carlsbad said you are making assumptions. If it is a short cable run then un-balanced is fine and the shorter the better.