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[QUOTE="lorenzo gerace, post: 24503, member: 49279"]
OK
 
 Usually the best point to unbalance a line is at it's end, so that the signal is balanced all the way through; unfortunately this isn't your case, as you have unbalanced pieces of gear in the middle of the signal path; so I think that you only have one choice at this: use a custom cable from the balanced preamp's line out that has the other end unbalanced (soldered so that pin 1 & 3 are connected together); then go unbalanced from there to the A/D: you cannot get the signal to be balanced again unless you use some other purpose built device (like a DI box), but I wouldn't add more devices ( then more noise and distortion) in the signal path before the A/D; I think if you use a really good quality connectors (Neutrik, Switchcraft) and cable (Belden, Mogami, Canare, Monster, Zaolla etc..) with good shielding and keep the distances short (no more than 1m or 3ft) you shouldn't have any issues. Keep consistent levels, and hit the front end fairly hot (without overs going in the digital domain  ;)  ), and you should be fine.
 
 Hope this helps
 
 L.G.
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