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XLR inverted, is it OK?

Hi,

I plan to try XLR connection between CD and int. amp.

Unfortunately, just found my CD player with XLR output:
pin 1-> ground,
ping 2-> signal -,
ping 3-> signal +.

and my int. amp has XLR input:
pin 1-> ground,
pin 2->signal +,
pin 3->signal -.

I'm wondering if it's OK to use normal XLR interconnect?
Since I don't think the special ordered inverted XLR cable will have any trial period.

Thanks for help,
xxxjo

Showing 1 response by audioengr

audioengr
3,282 posts
 
The difficulty is that some components do nto deal with this well. It can cause problems electrically if the outputs or inputs are not truly balanced. I had this problem driving a Mark Levinson pre to a CODA amp. Needed to invert the cables.

Many manufacturers will do custom cables for this. I have done a few for customers.
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