Mark Levinson N 326S - Manual (Page 24)

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Basic Operation Mark Levinson
2. stereo input connectors
Provide left and right-channel analog audio input. For each
channel, a set of balanced (female XLR) connectors is available
to accept line-level balanced input signals from associated
components that offer balanced (male XLR) output connectors.
The connectors in each set are labeled 1-3. Two sets of four
single-ended (RCA) connectors are available to accept line-
level single-ended input signals from other associated compo-
nents. The connectors in each set are labeled 4-7.
For best performance, use balanced connections whenever
possible. Refer to the illustration to the left and to the associated
component documentation to ensure that Nº326S balanced
input connector pin assignments correspond to the associated
component balanced output connector pin assignments. If
not, wire the cable so that the appropriate input pin connects
to the appropriate output pin.
Note
• The single-ended (RCA) input connector labeled 7
becomes the phono input connector when the Nº326S
phono modules are installed.
• A balanced connection between the Nº326S and the
associated power amplifier will offer the highest possible
performance with the best protection against RF
Interference and other common mode noise.
3. stereo main output connectors
Provide left and right-channel analog audio output. One
balanced (male XLR) connector per channel labeled 1 is avail-
able to output balanced signals to an associated power ampli-
fier that offers balanced (female XLR) input connectors. One
single-ended (RCA) connector per channel labeled 2 is avail-
able to output single-ended signals to other associated compo-
nents, including power amplifiers that do not offer balanced
(female XLR) input
connectors.
For best performance, use balanced connections whenever
possible. Refer to the illustration in the top-left corner of this
page and to the associated power amplifier documentation to
ensure that Nº326S balanced output connector pin assignments
correspond to the associated power amplifier balanced input
connector pin assignments. If not, wire the cable so that the
appropriate input pin connects to the appropriate output pin.
Pin Assignments
• Pin 1: Signal Ground
• Pin 2: Signal + (Non-Inverting)
• Pin 3: Signal – (Inverting)
• Connector Ground Lug: Chassis Ground
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Push
Balanced (female XLR)
Input Connector
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 1
Balanced (male XLR)
Main Output Connector