Should I upgrade to XLR interconnects?


I recently purchased a Marantz SA-11S3 SACD player to pair with my Marantz PM-11S3 integrated amp.   The SA-11S3 has balanced outs and the PM-11S3 has balanced ins.  Currently I am using RCA interconnects.  Is there any benefit to upgrading to balanced for these particular units? I do not want to drop big bucks on new cables if the benefits are minimal.
sjtm

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Get some Mogami xlr's from guitar center and check out the sound. I doubt any benefit to be had. Much gear with xlr inputs then converts to single ended. It depends if the gear is truly balanced
Alan
I checked your integrated. It is not a balanced design. It is single ended and probably will not benefit from xlr cables. Stick with what you have
Alan
Again to be clear, your integrated is a single ended design. It is not balanced
Alan