Balanced vs. Unbalanced - What does it mean?


I have a McIntosh MC402, I am using the Unbalanced inputs - my dealer hooked it up for me. Everything sounds fine but I am wondering about the Balanced input. When do they get used? Does it sound different? Which is best?
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Showing 1 response by dgaylin

Not meaning to give Kal (Kr4) a hard time with this post, as his responses on this forum are hugely valuable and much appreciated, but I *am* surprised, Kal at your response here.

I remember quite well your excellent review of the Bel Canto PL-1A in which you noted that it sounds better through its balanced outputs. For about four years the PL-1A was my main source (your review being something that put me onto that unit in the first place), and I agreed with your review completely, including your pointing out that it sounds better through the balanced outputs.