So your just reaching behind the amp, & switching from a Xlr connected system, to a Rca connected system. Sure this works, 2 systems all on one amp with just a flick of a switch. Bypass a preamp w/ the 39 & connect right into the amp via variable out, & enjoy!
Using RCA & XLR connections at same time on Amp
I have been looking for a quality CD player to add to my system. Currently, I have a Pass 3x amp and a Naim av2 processor driving Joseph 22's.
The problem is that I use an Arcam Diva as both my dvd & cd player. So, I was thinking, what if I got a Mark Levinson 39. As it has the processor built in, I could leave the 5-DIN to RCA connections to AV2 for the Arcam DVD player and utilize the XLR connections from the ML to XLR connections on the Pass Amp. This way, I bypass the Naim unit entirely and use the theoretically better ML for two channel.
Is there a reason why this does not work. I was told by a Pass/Wadia dealer it would not work, why?
Also, I know Wadia and Mark Levinson have direct volume control and XLR connections, what other CD players have this processor functionality and have XLR connections?
Please advise.
The problem is that I use an Arcam Diva as both my dvd & cd player. So, I was thinking, what if I got a Mark Levinson 39. As it has the processor built in, I could leave the 5-DIN to RCA connections to AV2 for the Arcam DVD player and utilize the XLR connections from the ML to XLR connections on the Pass Amp. This way, I bypass the Naim unit entirely and use the theoretically better ML for two channel.
Is there a reason why this does not work. I was told by a Pass/Wadia dealer it would not work, why?
Also, I know Wadia and Mark Levinson have direct volume control and XLR connections, what other CD players have this processor functionality and have XLR connections?
Please advise.
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