PS Audio Stellar phono question

Pinwa, I never meant to imply that balanced is intrinsically better than an SE connection. I only wondered about your finding that a short length of balanced IC gave a result that was at least equal to SE, where a long length of balanced fell down. But now I also note that you compared two ICs that are not only different in mode but also different in brand and construction. So your observation is relevant only to those two particular ICs. Which is fine.

pinwa, Can you describe what it is that you hear that makes you prefer SE to balanced, when you use 12 feet of cable?  Because that is surprising, to say the least.  Also, is the BHK a balanced device? (I think it is, but I am grasping at straws to understand your finding..)  And finally, what amplifier are you using? Thx.

In case it is not clear to the OP, what Raul is showing you is that the 6db difference between balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs is more or less proof that the amplifying circuit is balanced.

I think it is true balanced, but consult PS Audio directly is my advice.