Mark Levinson N 326S - Manual (Page 27)

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Nº326S Preamplifier Basic Operation
Linking
Linking is available for all Mark Levinson components that offer
Link communication ports, including master, slave in, slave out,
and
communication ports. These communication ports can
be used to “link” compatible Mark Levinson components in a slave
chain, allowing them to share controls such as display intensity,
standby, playback, input selection, and record.
The Nº326S offers two Link communication ports labeled slave in
and .
The slave in communication port can be connected to
a compatible Mark Levinson digital audio processor or digital
transport. The
communication port can be connected to a
compatible Mark Levinson power amplifier.
The Nº326S is compatible with:
• All power amplifiers that offer Link or communication
ports.
• Nº30, Nº30.5, and Nº30.6 Reference Digital Audio Processors
• Nº31 and Nº31.5 Reference CD Transports
• Nº36, Nº36S, Nº360, and Nº360S Digital Audio Processors
• Nº39 and Nº390S CD Processors (can be used as either digital
audio processors or digital transports in a slave chain)
• Nº37 CD Transport
• Refer to the appropriate documentation for Link compatibility
information about other Mark Levinson components.
Note
Linking is not available for Mark Levinson digital transports
unless a Mark Levinson digital audio processor is included in
the slave chain. Certain digital transport and digital audio
processor combinations are not Link compatible. Refer to the
appropriate owner’s manual for additional information.
Making Link • DO use Link communication ports, such as master, slave in,
Connections slave out, and communication ports. DO NOT use
RS-232 ports or other rear panel connectors.
• DO use supplied Link communication cables, which are
provided in the Nº326S accessory carton. Additional Link
communication cables are available at authorized Mark
Levinson dealers.