thanks for the reply, i did order this : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32956106029.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.32ea4c4dk10bWQI don't recommend converting single-ended connection to balanced to avoid any potential mishap. The other way is perfectly fine.
the seller confirmed that will work just fine, so i guess i can only hope for the best at this stage....