channel 1 + 2 = left + right yes it will work, you should get the "benefits" of a balanced connection by setting the speakers to +4dB and using long (greater than 5 metres) xlr cables from the aphex to your speakers (and a short pair of rca cables from sb to the Aphex).
The gain controls on the Aphex can be used to limit the peak levels to some extent. I'd turn them all the way down then set level with the SB volume. Then experiment to see if the SB volume gives you the adjustment range you need. You'd want the SB level to stay above (say) 60 at the quietest listening level as a rough guide... However, since your speakers have a -10 dB sensitivity option, I'd try that first, without the Aphex. Just use standard bal-unbal rca-xlr cables. Unless the cables are very long or you live in a hostile RFI/EMI environment it shouldn't make a really big difference. The limiting factor in your source setup will be the analogue output stage of the SB3, regardless of whether you use the Aphex or not. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT 2.2X (Linear PSU) + Good Vibrations S/W - MF Triplethreat(Audiocom full mods)- Linn 5103 - Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Townsend Supertweeters, Kimber & Chord cables Outdoors: Boombox+Creative Sub (If I remember to turn it on...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57169 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
