When using an unbalanced (RCA) connection to the
turntable, solder the custom loading resistors
between pins 2 and 3 of the additional male XLR
connectors. These additional connectors are then
inserted into the otherwise unused balanced inputs
of the P-5xe.
Custom Phono Cables
As noted in the “Connections and Installation”
section, a balanced connection from turntable to
phono preamplifier will provide the highest level of
performance. While Ayre offers pre-made cables of
the correct configuration, some users will prefer to
have custom phono cables made by another
manufacturer, or to modify their existing cables.
This section gives details on how to achieve the
proper connection.
In general, there will be a total of five connections to
the turntable:
•
Left positive
•
Left negative
•
Right positive
•
Right negative
•
Tonearm and/or turntable ground
These should be connected to the phono
preamplifier using only a single ground connection,
in order to eliminate hum-inducing ground loops.
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