8
A Quick Start…
We recognize that many people are understandably eager to begin listening to
their new components, and that reading the manual is often done (if at all) at a
later time—perhaps while listening to music through the new product itself. We
strongly recommend that you read this manual thoroughly, as the Nº30.5 Refer-
ence Digital Audio Processor incorporates several unusual features which en-
hance its operation.
Fortunately, we can help you get some music up and running on your system
quickly, so that you may begin enjoying your new preamplifier while reading
more about it. The goal here is simply to make some music as quickly as pos-
sible.
The following procedure assumes that the rest of your system is already con-
nected (e.g., preamplifier to power amplifier, to speakers, etc.).
1
TURN OFF YOUR ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
This minimizes the opportunity for a momentary electrical surge disturbing
your system while making connections. If you have a large power amplifier,
allow its power supply to fully discharge before proceeding (which may
take as long as several minutes).
2
CONNECT A DIGITAL SOURCE TO EITHER INPUT 1 OR 4
Inputs 1 and 4 on the Nº30.5 are configured from the factory for CD trans-
ports, the most common type of digital transport. Input 1 is an aes/ebu
(XLR-type) digital input; Input 4 is an S/PDIF (RCA-type) digital input.
These digital inputs are found on the rear of the center section of the
Nº30.5. Use high quality digital cable such as Madrigal MDC-1 for XLR-type,
or MDC-2 for RCA-type connections.
3
CONNECT A SET OF ANALOG OUTPUTS TO YOUR PREAMPLIFIER
The Nº30.5 has two identical sets of balanced (XLR) analog outputs and
one set of single-ended (RCA) outputs. They are found on the two towers
(which house the analog circuitry). As viewed from the
front
, the left tower
contains the Left channel and the right tower contains the Right channel.
Use high quality cable such as Madrigal HPC.
4
CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY LEADS FROM THE PLS-330 TO THE Nº30.5
There are three power supply leads which run from the rear of the PLS-330
to the rear of the Nº30.5. The analog DC cables for the left channel and the
right channel towers use special five-pin connectors on both ends. The digi-
tal DC cable for the center section uses a two conductor connector at each
end. These cables are not directional.
