Balanced vs RCA preamps


How important is it that your Pre-amp has both balanced and RCA capabilities? I’m shopping for another pre, most likely tube, and it seems to make sense with any future component that it offers both XLR and RCA. And to further complicate the search finding both these features plus remote limits the offerings for both tube and SS particularly tube.

 

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My preamp has both, XLR   Lundahl balanced inputs transformers, since most Digital front ends are balanced ,then on the outputs RCA Because of Linear Tube Audio,originally Designed by David Berning with his unique Micro-Z-OTL  output stage ,which the Vacuum tubes run much more efficient ,lower noise ,The team at LTA  found over a few years to make it even better a Gen 2 Version , and use the Rays Select  6SN7 vacuum tubes , detailed a bit warmer , and  the other tubes 12AT7  or 12AU7  which I am using with some Very rare Medical grade Telefunken tubes  a great combo , + using 2 Hifi tuning Supreme CU-  Copper Gold -  4 amp 20 mm slow blow fuses on back ,which VH Audio Carry.

and as a good option ,and not too expensive  a Hifi tuning Supreme Silver gold 20 mm 3.1 amp Fast blow on the main board 

with a AQ Tornado Source  power cord ,Exceptional results and a who who of Excellent top notch parts quality which I know very well ,having 40+ years in Audio ,beating preamps at 2x the price $6350 Retail ,Mike at Audio Archon was very helpful , and fair-in  pricing.