Anybody use a single ended component with one that is balanced?

@roxy1927 

i have the Pass XA25 too and use the balanced out connections from my Cary SLP 05 preamp.  I used to have a balanced amp and wanted to re use the excellent van den hul XLR cables.  At the amp I use a neutrik female XLR to male RCA cable adapter.  it may be the Cary preamp circuitry but the sound is much better using the balanced outs vs RCA outs.  

@avanti1960

So you’re saying a female balanced adapter on the arc pre from the pass rca could work out better than se to se?

I’ve always had single ended amps and preamps.   The inclusion of XLR inputs and outputs just make it more flexible now and in the future.   

I have a single ended phone pre and use it with my Pass XP32.  Using the balanced output from the pass into my power amp.  

I’ve used XLR to RCA from my tuner and it sounded great.   I used it to get FM into my Vault 2i so I could have remote volume for casual listening