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XLR connection between Accuphase and Denafrips

I am connecting my Denafrips Venus II to an Accuphase integrated amplifier E-380 via XLR connection.  Denafrips spec states XLR pin 2 is hot (+) whilst Accuphase XLR pin 2 is Inv (-).  Does this mean i need to select the phase button in either the Denafrips/Accuphase to align the +/- directionality between the two?  I already tried combination of phase on/off amongst the two, and hardly could hear any difference.  Do i need to care about aligning the +/- for the XLR connection  between both or whichever alignment would do just fine and will not damage any equipment in my system for long term use?

nothelle

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You're fine, all XLRs are wired the same, well I've never found one that wasn't.

@lordmelton @nothelle Just so you know, in the US pin 2 of the XLR is non-inverting ('hot' is a terrible term to use as it implies the pin 3 connection, often called 'cold' is somehow related to ground, which it is not) while pin 3 is inverting. 

In Europe it is common to do it the other way 'round. In any event its no worries- plug and play. Not surprising you hardly heard any difference when inverting the polarity of the system. 

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