Switching inputs on Aleph 5

Llafriel · 15th May 2006, 06:18 PM

Hi,

I want to switch inputs on my Aleph 5 monoblocks between xlr and rca. Some questions: What happens if both xlr and rca is connected, will using one input while the other is connected(and not active) work. What if for some reason both is active, is this harmful?
If one is using relays to switch between the two. Must I turn the amplifier off first to avoid damage to amplifier or speakers?

Netlist · 15th May 2006, 07:58 PM

The best explanation I've found is on page ten of the owners manual at the passlabs site. I could repeat Nelson's words but I believe a link to the pdf will hopefully be adequate.

/Hugo

Nelson Pass · 15th May 2006, 08:41 PM

Alephs are pretty immune to swithing effects. Usually there is no
reason to turn off the amp while switching inputs - I never do,
and I've never lost a speaker.

Llafriel · 15th May 2006, 08:47 PM

Ok thanks. that will make things simpler.

15th May 2006, 06:18 PM	#1
Llafriel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Trondheim	Switching inputs on Aleph 5 Hi, I want to switch inputs on my Aleph 5 monoblocks between xlr and rca. Some questions: What happens if both xlr and rca is connected, will using one input while the other is connected(and not active) work. What if for some reason both is active, is this harmful? If one is using relays to switch between the two. Must I turn the amplifier off first to avoid damage to amplifier or speakers?

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15th May 2006, 07:58 PM	#2
Netlist diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2003	The best explanation I've found is on page ten of the owners manual at the passlabs site. I could repeat Nelson's words but I believe a link to the pdf will hopefully be adequate. /Hugo

15th May 2006, 08:41 PM	#3
Nelson Pass The one and only Join Date: Mar 2001	Alephs are pretty immune to swithing effects. Usually there is no reason to turn off the amp while switching inputs - I never do, and I've never lost a speaker.

15th May 2006, 08:47 PM	#4
Llafriel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Trondheim	Ok thanks. that will make things simpler.