Custom Phono Cables

When using an unbalanced (RCA) connection to the turntable, solder the custom loading resistors between pins 2 and 3 of the additional male XLR connectors. These additional connectors are then inserted into the otherwise unused balanced inputs of the P-5xe.

As noted in the “Connections and Installation” section, a balanced connection from turntable to phono preamplifier will provide the highest level of performance. While Ayre offers pre-made cables of the correct configuration, some users will prefer to have custom phono cables made by another manufacturer, or to modify their existing cables. This section gives details on how to achieve the proper connection.

In general, there will be a total of five connections to the turntable:

•Left positive

•Left negative

•Right positive

•Right negative

•Tonearm and/or turntable ground

These should be connected to the phono preamplifier using only a single ground connection, in order to eliminate hum-inducing ground loops.