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Differential Balanced Sound Quality

I've read where running a true balanced (differential) amplifier as such sounds much better than running it single ended (I'm assuming the same amp has both balanced and single ended inputs here).

Why would that be the case? Is it merely the improved SN ratio, etc. from being balanced, or is it something circuit related with running each channel's plus and minus through separate amplification stages?
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jbs
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I'm just a newbie compared to most here if not all. I recently converted to what I believe are true AES48 supported pre-amp and amp (wyred4sound both units) and can say that the noise floor and transparency have never been greater in any system of mine in 30 years. The noise floor is basically inaudible. I am currently using "simple" balanced cables with Neutrik ends and mogami wire between the gear and quite happy. I have other weak links in the system but this is not one of them.  

Thanks to the knowledge freely shared here. 
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