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Ayre Codex and Output Transformer

I have an Ayre Codex connected to my amp via RCA.  I think everyone (even Ayre) agrees that using the XLR outputs from the DAC would be the best sound.  However, I only have RCA connections....  I read in an old (2016) thread a suggestion of using a Jensen Output Transformer.  

What would I do?  Go from XLR outs on the Codex to the transformer and then from there RCA to my amp?  And would that really preserve the better sound that comes from the balanced XLR outs?  

Any information about this would be appreciated!


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https://www.jensen-transformers.com/product/pc-2xr/

Is this what you're considering? It will take a balanced input and will output a single-ended signal. The issue is that it will reduce the gain of the balanced signal to that of an unbalanced RCA. I think you're losing the benefit of the balanced signal.
I believe using your RCA unbalanced would offer the same result.
 

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