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Balanced vs RCA between amp/preamp

Well I'm taking my first step into separate components with a Marantz SC-11s1 and SM-11s1. Would like to know about the +/-'s of using RCA vs balanced interconnects between the two. All my input sources are single ended.

I understand the Marantz components balanced connections have pin 2 wired cold and pin 3 wired hot. Does this mean I need to reverse the cables going to my speakers (if I decide to use balanced connections between amp/preamp).

I also understand the RCA connections conserve absolute polarity. But is there a performance "hit" taken by using singled ended connections between amp/preamp?

Thank you in advance......
wec56

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deep_333
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Why don’t i just plug all my gear into a very good balanced isolation power conditioner (with excellent CMR) and make my life easier fellas? A wise man once said, " Spend in the right places"

Though .....someone mentioned he gets aways with fewer gain stages. But, i doubt all manufacturers make the same design decisions.
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