Making Link

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Making Link

Connections

Caution!

Mark Levinson

Linking

Linking is available for all Mark Levinson components that offer

Link or Linking communication ports, including master, slave in,

slave out, Manual background , Manual background input and Manual background output communication ports. These communication ports can be used to “link” compatible Mark Levinson components in a slave chain, allowing them to share Link controls.

The Nº433 offers two Manual background communication ports labeled Manual background input

and Manual background output. The Manual background input communication port can be connected to a compatible Mark Levinson preamplifier that offers

Link or Manual background communication ports. Both the Manual background input and Manual background output communication ports can be connected to a

compatible Mark Levinson power amplifier that offers Manual background communication ports.

The Nº433 can be connected to the following Mark Levinson components:

Nº30 Series preamplifiers, including the Nº32, Nº38 and Nº38S.

Nº300 Series preamplifiers, including the Nº320, Nº320S, Nº380 and Nº380S.

Nº300 Series power amplifiers, including the Nº331, Nº332 Nº333, Nº334, Nº335 and Nº336.

Nº400 Series power amplifiers, including the Nº431, Nº432, Nº434 and Nº436.

Nº39 and Nº390S CD Processors.

Nº40 Media Console with optional Mainstreet Communication Card.

Refer to the appropriate documentation for Link compatibility information about other Mark Levinson components.

DO use Link or Manual background communication ports, such as master, slave

in, slave out, Manual background, Manual background input and Manual background control communication ports.

DO NOT use RS-232 ports or other rear panel connectors.

DO use constructed Link communication cables. Refer to “Constructing Link Communication Cables” on page 21 for additional information.

Link connections must be made using Link or Manual background communication ports and constructed Link communication cables. Connections made with other connectors or cables may damage the Nº433 and

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Mark Levinson 433 owner manual Linking, Making Link Connections