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Is this considered a "balanced" cable?

I have a Rotel 1056 processor and a Rotel 1080 amp. The 1056 has only rca outputs but the 1080 has both rca and xlr balanced inputs. If I use a rca cable with an xlr adapter going into the amp is it considered balanced? Or do I get the same results just staying with the standard rca unbalanced inputs/outputs.

If xlr/rca adapters are the answer I would appreciate any sources. Thanks
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I may be mistaken but I don't think the Rotel 1080 is a balanced topology internally, it just has both RCA and balanced inputs as a convenience to the user. In this case, it won't matter and you'll be better off without the extra contact points of the adaptors; stay with the standard RCA inputs.

If I am mistaken and the Rotel 1080 is a balanced circuit internally, it still won't matter since you're coming from unbalanced outputs from your processor; stay with the standard RCA connections.
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