Es-Link Analog Overview - Esoteric E-02 Manual Del Usuario

A
Phono input connectors (INPUTS)
Connect the audio outputs of record players to these connectors.
o The XLR connectors are only for use with MC cartridges.
Use audio cables to connect the R and L connectors on the
record players to the corresponding R and L connectors on this
unit.
Use the following types of commercially-available cables
for connections.
XLR: balanced XLR cables
RCA1, RCA2 : RCA audio cables
B
SIGNAL GND grounding terminal
Connect the grounding terminals on the audio output cables of
the record players to this terminal.
Also making a grounding connection to the preamplifier might
improve sound quality.
o This is not an electrical safety ground.
o Failure to connect the grounding terminal of a record player
might cause hum (a low continuous noise).
C
Line output connectors (LINE OUT)
These connectors output audio.
Connect these to the audio input connectors (e.g. LINE IN) on a
preamplifier.
Use the following types of commercially-available cables
for connections.
XLR, ESL-A: balanced XLR cables
RCA: RCA audio cables
o Do not connect the line output connectors on this unit to
phono input connectors on an amplifier. Be sure to connect
them to line input connectors.
D
Output selection (OUTPUT SELECTOR) switch
Set which connectors output audio.
ATTENTION
This unit outputs audio from the selected analog outputs. Select
the connectors connected to the preamp.
E
Power inlet (~IN)
Connect the included AC power cord to this socket. After com-
pleting all other connections, plug the power plug into a power
outlet.
V
Use only a genuine ESOTERIC power cord. Use of
other power cords could result in fire or electric
shock.
V
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you
will not use the unit for a long time.
Connecting to a preamplifier using ESL-A
Use XLR audio cables to connect the line output (XLR/ESL-A) connec-
tors on this unit to a Grandioso F1 or other amplifier that has ES-LINK
Analog (ESL-A) connectors.
o Set the OUTPUT SELECTOR switch on the back of the unit to ESL-A.
o You can also connect to the Grandioso F1 using XLR or RCA
connectors. Select the connection type that provides the audio
quality you prefer.

ES-LINK Analog overview

Using a current transmission method that utilizes the high-perfor-
mance of an HCLD buffer circuit, which boasts the ability to supply
strong current at high speed, the effects of impedance on the signal
path are suppressed and transmitting signals purely and powerfully is
possible.
o Ordinary balanced cables (with XLR connectors) are used for
connection. These connectors can only be used with compatible
devices, however, because the transmission format is unique.
At ESOTERIC, we use ESOTERIC MEXCEL stressfree cables for
reference.
For detailed information, access the following website.
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/accessory/indexe.html
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