Misconnected interconnect


I took my system apart the other day, and in putting it together I temporarily attached one interconnect from the cd player to the single-ended OUTPUT of the preamp, rather than to the single-ended INPUT.

Fortunately, I discovered the error before I played any music.

The preamp and cd player were both powered at the time (ie, both were "on," but not otherwise in use).

My question is whether what I did could have damaged any of the circuits. Ie, despite not having played any music, is it possible that a brief mis-connection in this way caused damage to any of the circuits. (Assume "standard" forms of wiring, if there is such a thing.)
jimjoyce25

Showing 1 response by kijanki

XLR is superior in that respect since it cannot get loose, be plugged into output instead of input and cannot be touched since exposed inputs are female with recessed pins.

Plugging and unplugging should be done always with everything switched off even if it doesn't make a difference - just to set good habits.