So, @russ69 and @dpop the XLR ground lift adapters did not do anything, which I'm almost glad because wow were they a bi%$h to get in! The attenuators are arriving today via UPS. Let's see if they do anything. If not, I'm still going to try the RCA's just for kicks but that might be it (still may try the ground wire @dpop)...
Regardless as I've said this journey has been worth every second just because of all of you reaching out and taking much of your time to help and support😌...