shield to pin one of xlr


I have an einstein phonostage with only XLR inputs. I am constructing a tonearm cable. Most schematics (ayre, boulder, aquavox) recommend connecting the shield to pin one. Some schematics recommended just leaving pin 1 not connected. The shield is either not connected or connected to ground on the phono stage.

What is the advantage connecting the shield to pin 1? I would assume that it is related to how the phonostage handle the pin 1 connection.

Thanks
glai

Showing 1 response by tdaudio

I reterminated my Triplanar cable ends with xlr plugs. I followed instructIons that had me connect the shield to pin 1. Worked great with Ayre and Einstein. I think you want the shield grounded somehow, soldering a wire to the end of the shield that can be connected to the ground screw of the phono pre probably gets the job done too.