Balanced to RCA interconnect--is it beneficial?


Audible Illusions 2D preamp with RCA (only) outputs into a
Sumo Andromeda III amp with balanced and RCA inputs. Would there be any benefit (sonically) to go from Balanced to RCA,
or just stay with my RCA to RCA.
I would guess there is no benefit, but I really have no idea, thats why I'm asking this forum of Knowledge...Seriously.

Thanks, Roger
rgor2

Showing 1 response by joenies

Greetings,
I have always belived that balanced interconnects sounded better, less noise, and most manufactures say used balanced whenever you can. They always mention less noise.
I recently purchase a Spectral system and per the audio store and Spectral they only recommend RCA, single ended.
I asked about this since I have always used balanced, I was told that according to Professor Keith johnson that single ended was better due to the fact that with balanced interconnect the signal has to travel twice as far. I'm running all RCA interconnects in my system now.
I need to do more research about the subject, but I would NEVER question Professor Keith Johnson when it comes to audio systems. A brilliant man and great designer.
Joe Nies