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Need help fast - Unbalanced Preamp to Balanced Amp

I have a NAD C162 Preamp that has two pairs of outputs that can go to multiple amps.

I have a balanced amp with ONLY XLR inputs (obviously).

What is the best way to connect the preamp to the amp? Is the best way to configure this setup to use both right outputs from the preamp (via Y splitter cable?) to the balanced amp to maintain voltage (and do the same with both left outputs at the pre)? Not a techy type of dude so any help would be appreciated.
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kr4
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It is very likely that the two outputs are just two sets of connectors from the same amp, so combining them gets you nothing.

OTOH, all you really need is a decent RCA-to-XLR cable. This does not do anything except enable the connection. Not ideal. http://www.adorama.com/HOGXR134.html

One can make/buy an adapter that actually converts the signal to/from SE to/from BAL such as http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/555-8485
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kr4
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Almarg has completed my thoughts. The transformer-based ARTS and, especially, the Jensen units are superior on paper. I have no hand's-on experience with any of them as I have used only Cardas or Kubala-Sosna cable adapters when necessary.

Kal
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