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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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I have a Codex in my system and I used the RCA outputs with my Oppo disc player  the Codex is a much better DAC then the on board one used it four years that way
Back last April I upgraded my preamp and amp now using the XLRs
it's a great DAC

Enjoy the Music
Tom 
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