IME, I have either heard no differences with balanced lines (1m) or single-ended sounded better. Now if you are running 10m cables there may be an improvement.
Running balanced. Difference between XLR vs. RCA.
Would like to know the difference, if any, in running an amplifier, or preamp, in a balanced mode with XLR connectors or running balanced with RCA connectors. Is there any benefitial difference between the two if the runs are kept at 1 meter. I have an amp and preamp that can run balanced with either.