Inputs shorted in 'standby'?


Hello,

I am having issues when connecting the fixed line out of my M5si integrated amp to an analog input pair on an NAD 316BEE (to have independent volume control for another set of speakers in another room).

All is OK when both integrated amps are powered on, but if I have the NAD in 'standby' and am just listening to the speakers connected to the M5, I hear some distortion.  Is the NAD shorting the inputs when it's in 'standby'?

 

Thank you,
Greg

rhythm5

Showing 1 response by jea48

I hear some distortion.  Is the NAD shorting the inputs when it’s in ’standby’?

I don’t have an answer to your question. I would suggest you disconnect the ICs from the M5 when the NAD is in standby , when hearing the distortion. Does the distortion stop?

FYI, you can short-out inputs but you should never short-out outputs.

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