CONNECTION continued…
XLR MALE
OUTPUT
1
2
3
RCA
OUTPUT
SOCKET
BALANCED /
SINGLE ENDED
SWITCH
Balanced
The DAC5 Signature is equipped with custom designed and
manufactured output transformers, which utilize an improved output
and grounding scheme to provide the best possible connection to the
pre amplifier.
Below is a description of the various cable and connection options: -
The pin configuration for all Audio Note (UK)
XLR / BALANCED connections is as follows: -
PIN 1
Ground / Shield
PIN 2
Positive / Send
PIN 3
Negative / Return
The balanced and unbalanced 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 DAC5 Signature’s ground.
When set in the ‘SINGLE ENDED’ (unbalanced) position, the
secondary ‘floats’ in relation to the DAC5 Signature’s ground. This
provides the option of either a low or high common mode impedance
to ground at the DAC5 Signature’s output. Experiment with both
positions to achieve the lowest background hum from the system.