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Balanced Signal Path Question

So I have a condition where I have a single ended source output feeding into a passive TVC volume control which then outputs via a balanced signal to my power amp. 

My DAC is a Metrum Amethyst, passive is a promithius standard TVC, and my power amp is a red dragon s500.

The root of my question is whether a passive TVC that is truly balanced can convert a single ended signal to a balanced signal. Both my amp and passive are true balanced conponents and I would like to have the benefits of that, possible running a long interconnect between my passive and power amp. 
ajnackman

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almarg
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Yup :-)

Probably, that is. I would think it to be very likely that the TVC isolates the ground connection on its input from its output connections, via the transformer. Assuming that is the case (and the manufacturer could presumably confirm that, or alternatively it could be confirmed via multimeter measurements), the answer to your question would be yes.

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-- Al
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