Single ended vs. XLR Connection Advise Needed


What is the impact, if any, of using a single ended connection (RCA) from the CD Player to an integrated amplifier vs. a balanced connection from the CD Player to the amplifier via XLR cables? My integrated amp supports both connections (RCA & XLR) but I am considering a single ended CD Player (that is not balanced). My sense is it will sound fine either way but I am asking for some comments and recommendations. thanks..
hgeifman

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Balanced connections theoretically will povide a tad more intertransient silence, but often you will discern no difference between the two, if your setup is low on noise anyway. I happily use both types in my system, but prefer XLRs for practical rather than sonic reasons. Your sense, that it will sound fine either way is probably right on the dot. Besides, as Craig rightly says: To each his own.
Cheers,
True of course, but according to Hgeifman's post, that is not the point here IMHO.