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XLR to RCA conversion

I am using a balanced preamp (Atma-Sphere) with a single ended power amp (Primaluna).
It has a ground loop hum that I can’t seem to get rid of.  I am told a transformer will probably work.  Can anybody recommend an XLR to RCA transformer that will work?  Brand, model, and who sells it?

Thanks in advance!!

hifinut51
hifinut51 OP
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@jackd yes, I am communication with Ralph.  He recommended lots of ideas which I tried.  His most recent suggestion is a Jensen transformer, but the specific model he recommended isn’t available.  That’s why I posted.

He recommended the Jensen PI-2XR.

I am wondering if the PC-2XR will work.

soix
8,712 posts
 

Maybe a longer-term solution, it seems a bit of a shame you’re running a fully-balanced preamp into a single-ended amp.  If I’m you I’d be saving up for a good fully-balanced amp from the likes of Atmasphere, ARC, VAC, etc.  Just my $0.02 FWIW.

jackd
1,037 posts
 

@hifinut51 

 

If you're talking about this model then it looks to be the exact same thing and PE has them in stock.

 

 

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imhififan
2,123 posts
 

I am wondering if the PC-2XR will work.

I think it should work and if you order from PE it comes with a 60 day no hassle return policy.

hifinut51 OP
22 posts
 

@jackd yes, I am communication with Ralph.  He recommended lots of ideas which I tried.  His most recent suggestion is a Jensen transformer, but the specific model he recommended isn’t available.  That’s why I posted.

He recommended the Jensen PI-2XR.

I am wondering if the PC-2XR will work.

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