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balanced vs. unbalanced sound quality

hi all i just got a theta dreadnaught amp and i currently have it hooked up through the unbalanced inputs.

i dont know very much about this topic, so i was wondering if i got balanced cables, would the sound quality improve? i will be using all 1 meter cables.

i know that higher end cables will sound better, but lets just say that the balanced cables would be of the same quality as the unbalanced.

thanks all,
cheers
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charles1dad
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This debate comes along often. It really depends on the components involved as there are numerous varibles. For short cable runs there`s no clear winner(very long runs favor balance cables).Some of the very best cost no object components are single end design per builder preference. Try both and see what you like best.
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charles1dad
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Tmsorcsk, Yours is a generalization with many exceptions. I`ve heard many comparisons where single end was either as good or in some cases clearly better. As stated above system dependent always.
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charles1dad
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Egrady,
You are right, the true is either type of cable may be the better solution depending on the system`s make up.
In certain configurations the RCA cables will be equal or better in sound quality. Audiofeil was right in saying it really does depends on the'individual' system(components involved and circumstances).For limo`s particular case the balance was the superior choice.There is no universal right or wrong here.
Regards,
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