Audio Note Fifth Element Fifth Force - Manual (Page 13)

The balanced and single ended outputs cannot be used simultaneously!
Select the appropriate output using the toggle switch.
When using a pre amplifier with a true balanced input, the ‘BALANCED / SINGLE
ENDED’ switch may be set in either position.
When set to the ‘BALANCED’ position, the centre tap of the output transformer
secondary is connected to the Fifth Element’s ground.
When set in the ‘SINGLE ENDED’ (unbalanced) position, the secondary ‘floats’ in
relation to the Fifth Element’s ground. This provides the option of either a low or high
common mode impedance to ground at the Fifth Element’s output. Experiment with
both positions to achieve the lowest background hum from the system.
Umbilical A dedicated cable is supplied for connection of the Fifth Element unit
to the Fifth Force power supply unit.
The cable is fitted with Military specification circular connectors, and
can only be installed in one direction; the male connector attaches to
the Fifth Force ‘DC OUT’ socket, the female connector attaches to the
Fifth Element ‘DC INPUT’ socket.
The connectors are a ‘push and twist’ bayonet design, and once the
connector and socket have been aligned, twist the external ring on the
connector to secure it to the socket.
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