Ayre Acoustics V-6x owner manual Inputs, Pass-ThroughOutputs

Inputs

When you have a choice, a The power amplifier can be driven by a

balanced connection will surround-sound processor or preamplifier. There are

usually offer slightly higher two sets of input connectors for each installed

sound quality. channel of the Ayre V-6x. The RCA connectors accept signals from unbalanced sources, while the XLR connectors are for balanced sources.

Only one set of inputs A small toggle switch near the input connectors

(balanced or unbalanced) may selects either the balanced or unbalanced inputs.

be connected at a time. Note that the input selector switch for one channel will be in the “up” position, while the other channel’s input selector switch will be in the “down” position.

Using the incorrect position on Selecting “Unbal” connects the inverting input to

the input selector switches will ground through an isolation resistor. Therefore, the

not harm the equipment, and incorrect setting of this switch forces a balanced

the amplifier may even seem to source to operate in unbalanced mode. Conversely, if

operate normally. However, the selector is set to “Bal” while using an

some sonic degradation occurs unbalanced source, the unused inverting input is

in this situation. susceptible to hum pick up and radio-frequency interference.

Pass-Through Outputs

The pass-through output Each channel features a pass-through output,

connector is wired in parallel supplied via an XLR connector. This allows

with the input connector. multiple channels to be driven with a single source and is especially useful for subwoofers, passive bi- or tri-amplification, or distributed sound systems.

Simply use a balanced cable to connect the pass-through output of one channel to the XLR

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