audio research LS15 preamplifier

Does anyone else have experience comparing the "Direct" input, using balanced outs from their CD player or DAC vs. using the "regular" CD input using RCA cables without any adapters, that is. Any significant audible gains in going balanced in "Direct"?

There's no point in using the balanced input because either way it's going to be a single ended signal. Just use the rca input jacks, that's what I did.

Warnerwh, have you compared the Direct and BAL inputs in LS-15 soundwise? Just curious if you heard any difference. thanks.

I'd not tried that Audphile1 as I suspect the difference if any would be not worth bothering with.

I think Direct is a little flat sounding compared to Bal. But the difference is very small, you're right.