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XLR to RCA Adapter Dilemma

I know that use of adapters should degrade the sound. However, when I use the XLR output of my BAT preamp into the single ended input of my power amp, the sound is much fuller than when going from RCA to RCA. Could this be because the XLR output has a higher gain than the RCA? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I have some really nice Cardas XLR to RCA adapters that I have had to use numerous times. I could never tell a degradation in sound with their use. I also never noticed better sound either.

Balanced outputs do usually have higher gain, so yes, maybe that's what you are hearing.
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