AYRE K-3 - Manual (Page 6)

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When you have a choice, a
balanced connection will offer
slightly higher sound quality
than an unbalanced
connection.
The Ayre K-3x offers two pairs of balanced inputs and two
pairs of unbalanced inputs. Balanced connections are made
via three-pin XLR connectors, while unbalanced
connections are made via RCA jacks. In accordance with the
IEC standard, pin 2 is the positive phase (hot) of the XLR
connectors.
The input connectors on the rear panel are labeled “1”
through “4”.
If you are connecting a tape deck to your system,
be sure to connect it to input “4”.
If a tape deck is not installed
in your system, input “4”
performs like the other
unbalanced inputs.
This will prevent the undesired possibility of a feedback
loop when monitoring a tape recording.
If the optional phono stage is installed, it will
use input “2”. Do not connect a line-level source
to this input, as it may damage the phono stage.
If the phono stage is not
installed, input “2” performs
like the other balanced input.
Please refer to the section “Optimizing the Phono Stage”
for more detailed information on connecting your turntable.
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Input “1” on the rear panel
corresponds to the top label,
while input “4” corresponds to
the bottom label.
The front panel switches can be labeled to reflect the
components in your individual system. The faceplate must
be removed to install custom labels for the selector
switches. Use the supplied 1/8" allen wrench to remove the
four screws visible on the faceplate. Then slide the faceplate
away from the unit, taking care not to scratch the knobs.
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