Tzh21y the balanced inputs on the MC275 have less gain not more as you stated in your last but one post.
MC275 gain: Balanced - 4 ohm = 16.8dB, 8 ohm = 19.8 dB, 16 ohm = 22.8dB
Unbalanced - 4 ohm = 23.2dB, 8 ohm = 26.2dB, 16 ohm = 29.2dB
These figures came from Mcintosh tech dept.
MC275 gain: Balanced - 4 ohm = 16.8dB, 8 ohm = 19.8 dB, 16 ohm = 22.8dB
Unbalanced - 4 ohm = 23.2dB, 8 ohm = 26.2dB, 16 ohm = 29.2dB
These figures came from Mcintosh tech dept.