Please clear up my confusion re: meaning of "balanced" !

I am confused about this term. I've been told it can refer to either a type of topology or simply a type of connection.

If this is true, can I connect a DAC (Aqua La Voce S2) with balanced XLR outputs to a headphone amp with balanced topology (Schiit Jotuheim 2) ?

Here are links to photos of back panels of both components:

DAC:

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649395475-aqua-la-voce-s2-dac/images/1710537/

Headphone Amp:

https://www.schiit.com/products/jotunheim-3

stuartk07-24-2021 5:29pm

jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 07-26-2021 at 04:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @tvad knows what he is talking about... :) and of course neko too...
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 07-25-2021 at 02:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @stuartk given the dac, the question would/should be to aqua la voce -- it is the piece that is without true balanced circuit at its outputs, whereas the jotenheim surely is... as is clearly stated in any case, if the cable run is short, should be ok... both are high quality pieces
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