Esoteric X-03SE: Balanced or Single-Ended Out?

An amplification change means I have to relocate equipment in my entertainment center. Since I will need to replace the interconnects between my Esoteric X-03SE and Audio Research LS-26 I can go either balanced or single-ended. Prior to the shakeup I used single-ended cables with good results. Has anyone compared the results using the two different outputs? Right now I'm running balanced between amp and preamp so I'm leaning in that direction--but I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks.