Using XLR to Rca adapter

I have (2) sets of the Cardas XLR to RCA adapters running into my ARC preamp that have phono stages at the other end and I hear NO noise or any other anomolies. I ran out of RCA inputs, so I had to use the balanced inputs. My phono stages are RCA out only, so this works VERY well for me. I agree with Blindjim.

Ridding yourself of as many adapters as possible is a good thing.

2nd Stringreen.If the signal is not balanced to begin with.

It may depend on whether your preamp sounds better going through balanced or unbalanced, if the preamp is fully balanced it may sound better through balanced input. I've not noticed any deterioration of signal going through Cardas XLR to RCA adaptors, still think less adaptors the better.

I want to use an active crossover and the crossover, JBL M552, has all XLR in and outs. My ins are XLR and the Low frequency amps are XLR but the problem is my amps for the mids/highs is RCA out only. Any advice? Is there a good crossover out there that would offer both balanced and RCA? I haven't purchased the crossover yet, wondering if the crossover M552 could be taken to a pro and have tech change out the XLR for the High Freq. to RCA.....any of this sound logical or is there any better solution? The speakers are for JBL 4345. Thanks. ssrobw