Not sure where mercman is, so I am looking for some baluns online to convert my HU outputs to unbalanced - would this type of balun be OK for my purpose (connect factory HU to a standard amp)?

 

The RJ45 reference there is what throws me. Looks like that is a converter designed for an RJ45 input and RCA output, so no, its not gonna do the job. I haven't seen anything else on the market similar to Merc's units. Unfortunately I'd say switch which amp you're planning on using to one more suited for the task.

 

Yeah I was looking at different amps but all are over my limited budget Got a reply from mercman but his mailbox is full and I can't reply

 

IMO, just hang on to your gear and add a few dollars to your budget over the next few months and do it right.

 

I actually have a brand new Harness and Balun from Mercman that I have just sitting in my room. Only taken out of the plastic bag once the day I got it. Since then I have decided to leave my stereo and speakers the way they are.

I would be willing to sell to you for the same price as Jeff sold to me + shipping (not the shipping that I paid, I will absorb that cost)