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How to connect the ECP 2 phonostage to your system
Please read this page carefully and refer to page 5 as reference.
Single ended RCA input and GND screw
The RCA input connects the phono cartridge through the arm cable and fixed or detachable RCA
interconnects, to your ECP 2 phono stage. Be sure to use high quality shielded interconnect cables
for this purpose.
In addition, most turntables is equipped with a separate grounding wire. This connects the earth
plane of the turntable chassis, the tone arm and the phono cartridge to the earth plane (GND) of
the phono stage. As a default, connect the grounding wire (if there is one) to the phono stage, but
be aware that in some (very rare) instances you may experience less noise (hum) with the ground-
ing wire detached.
Single ended RCA output
The RCA output connects your ECP 2 phono stage to your line stages, pre amplifier, or integrated ampli-
fier. Use a high quality interconnect cable for best result. If your line stage, pre amplifier or integrated
amplifier have a XLR input option, use the optional XLR output instead, for better sound quality.
The ECP 2 has a fixed (high) output, so DO NOT connect it directly to a power amplifier. This may
cause damage to your power amplifier and loudspeakers.
Balanced XLR output
The XLR output connects your ECP 2 phono stage to your line stages, pre amplifier, or integrated
amplifier. Use a high quality interconnect cable for best result.
The balanced output can only be used with line stages, pre amplifiers and integrated amplifiers
that have this input option. Use an XLR interconnect with GND on pin 1, + on pin 2 and – on pin
3. If your line stage, pre amplifier or integrated amplifier does not have a XLR input option use the
optional RCA output instead.
The ECP 2 has a fixed (high) output, so DO NOT connect it – directly - to a power amplifier. This
may cause damage to your power amplifier and loudspeakers.
How to power up your system
You should always power up your system the following way: Signal sources (CD players, tuners
DACs, phono stages etc.) first. Then turn on line stage / preamplifier / integrated amplifier. Finally
turn on potential power amplifier(s).
When switching off your system
Follow the procedure for powering up in reverse. Start by turning off potential power amplifier(s),
then turn off line stage / preamplifier / integrated amplifier before finally turning off signal sources.
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