XLR to RCA cable clarification

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I checked the Archives, and found the following instructions regarding XLR to RCA:
< If the output is electronic circuitry, then pin 2 to RCA hot/center, and pin 1 to RCA ground. Shield to pin 1 of XLR only.
If the output is transformer based, then pin 2 to RCA hot/center, and pin 3 to RCA ground. Shield to pin 1 of XLR only.> >
I know this is a stupid question, but...How do I know if the output is transformer based? Are there components other than amps that have transformer outputs? I am using a Resolution Audio CD55, and it has three transformers inside--but this is obviously not my area of expertise. The player has both balanced and RCA outputs that can be used at the same time. I want use the balanced outputs to go directly to my powered subs.
I purchased a custom made set of DH Labs BL-1 interconnects from the Dealer/Mfg of my subs. At the time I ordered these, I did not realize that there were two options of termination, so I just provided the dealer with the pinout configuration of my CD55. Even though instructions I received from Resolution Audio went on to describe the configuration stated above for electronic circuitry, I did not include these instructions with my cable order, because I figured that the only pertinent information was which pin on the XLR was positive.
At any rate, I received the cables, and sure enough, they are terminated with pin 3 to RCA ground, instead of pin 1 to RCA ground. Is it okay to use the cables like this, or should I send them back to be reterminated?
Thanks!

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Topic - XLR to RCA cable clarification - Bob S 06:55:33 11/25/01 (4)

Re: XLR to RCA cable clarification - Jon Risch 20:58:36 11/25/01 (0)

Re: XLR to RCA cable clarification - audioengr 12:03:13 11/25/01 (0)

Re: XLR to RCA cable clarification - steve b 07:37:53 11/25/01 (1)

Re: XLR to RCA cable clarification - Bob S 08:03:00 11/25/01 (0)

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