Is an unbalanced preamp a bad thing?

A preamp that I am using doesn't have XLR connections. I have a balanced amplifier and a balanced streamer.

Is there a disadvantage in not having a balanced preamplifier? Does it really matter?

emergingsoul05-16-2022 6:32pm

soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,841 posts 05-16-2022 at 06:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 @riley804 There might be marginal improvement using balanced connections if both amp and pre are fully balanced, but I don’t think it’s worth pursuing if you like what you’re hearing now.