Linn KLIMAX AKTIV, Owner'S Manual

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9
Installation (continued)
Inputs
The KLIMAX AKTIV crossover is fitted with ‘balanced’ (3-pin XLR) and ‘unbalanced’ (RCA phono) inputs. Use
either the balanced or the unbalanced input, and use the switch to select.
If you are using the unbalanced input, ensure that the adjustment switch is set to the ‘in’ position. Use a
cable terminated with an RCA Phono plug to connect.
If you are using the balanced input, ensure that the
adjustment switch is set to the ‘out’ position. Use a
Linn balanced interconnect cable (e.g. Linn part no:
CONN 889) or an interconnect lead with its
connections configured to match with the KLIMAX
AKTIV input connections – as shown, right.
Balanced or unbalanced?
If the cable connecting the control amplifier to the KLIMAX AKTIV crossover is less than about 3 m (9’) an
unbalanced connection will generally provide better performance. If the cable requires to be longer than
this, we recommend the use of either an unbalanced phono cable that provides heavy outer screening or a
balanced cable (the design of balanced connections means that they are less susceptible to picking up
electrical noise).
If you wish to use a balanced cable, but your control amplifier does not have a balanced output connector, a
phono-to-balanced cable can be made up as illustrated below.
Pin 1 - Shield Pin 2 - Hot
Pin 3 - Cold
BALANCED IN
Hot (red)
PHONO END BALANCED END
Cold (green) and shield
Note: twist green wire and shield
together and solder to the connector.
Shield (Pin 1)
Cold (Pin 3)
Hot (Pin 2)