balance usually sounds better on longer runs-if your amp and pre are fully balanced, some don't really do it right. In rca ended cables, the negative is tied to groud, in balance you have a hot, negative and group. Some of the best equipment made is rca only, and some of the best is balanced. Sorry, but the answer is it depends.
On my BAT equipment, balanced definately sounds better.
Hope this helps some
On my BAT equipment, balanced definately sounds better.
Hope this helps some