How to connect headphone amp when system has separate transport and DAC?

@fuzztone:

OK-- I didn't know there was such a thing as a XLR male to RCA female adapter-- thanks so much for the suggestion!  

The A. Zen Silver Reference  IC's aren't exactly cheap-- which brand of XLR to RCA adapter do you recommend in order to achieve the least compromised performance ? 

As far as the Vali and Magnius are concerned, I'd like to hear more about your impressions when comparing them.   

Thanks,

Stuartk

I meant, Vali and Magni !

Neutrik?: 
https://www.parts-express.com/Neutrik-NA2MPMF-3-Pin-XLR-Male-to-RCA-Phono-Socket-Adapter-092-2406?gc...

Any reason to pay more, say?: 
https://www.moon-audio.com/moon-audio-rca-xlr-adapters.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItcngocTX8QIVFx6tBh3tfw...

I'm not willing to pay $200 for Cardas. ..

I went ahead and ordered the Neutriks...

You should just get a magnius!  Oh wait, they’ll  be available in 6-8 weeks, in 6-8 weeks, 6-8 weeks from 6-8 weeks from now!

Enjoy, lol!