Please explain balanced outputs


I've noticed some amps have XLR, single ended, balanced, and other connections. Will someone explain the difference and why I would want or not want each type?

I''ve also heard come pre-amps don't like balanced connections, how would I determine this?
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Showing 1 response by unclejeff

When both sides are balanced this is the better route. Swampwalker is correct that many amps might have XLR inputs but they are still unbalanced and a special circuit will compensate. When this is the case, use unbalanced.