Kaskode One Rev 1.1
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Figure 3: Turntable Wiring for RCA Input
above shows the correct wiring for RCA connection to the
Kaskode One. Note that the RCA jacks are completely isolated from each other and from the
tonearm. In this case, the tone arm is connected to the Kaskode One ground connection through a
separate wire. The tonearm now acts as an electric shield around the wires that connect to the
cartridge. This ground may or may not also connect to the plinth of the turntable.
1.8.2
XLR Connection (MC Only)
When using 3-pin XLR cables to connect the turntable to the Kaskode One, the Positive (+) and
Negative (-) connections on the turntable XLR connector should be completely independent from
each other. Also, there should be no shared connection between Left and Right channels. XLR
cables also have an outer shield that is tied to earth ground.
Note:
On the Kaskode One XLR input, Pin-1 is always tied to Earth ground. This will shield
the entire length of the cable to suppress noise.
Figure 4: XLR Pinout (Front View)
It is perfectly acceptable to have the Pin-1 shield also connected to the plinth or tonearm at the
turntable side of the cable. In this case, an external ground wire from the turntable plinth and
tonearm to the Kaskode One ground lug is not required.
However, if the Pin-1 shield is not connected to the plinth or tonearm, external ground wire is
required.
