Connections - Emotiva BASX CD-100 User Manual

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The BasX CD-100 may be connected as a stand-alone audiophile CD player, or as a digital audio
CD transport. Both connection types may be used simultaneously, and there is no special
configuration required for either. (All analog and digital outputs remain active at all times,
and may be used at the same time.)
Connecting the CD-100 as an audiophile CD player
The CD-100 has unbalanced (RCA) stereo analog audio outputs. These outputs should be
connected to a line level analog input on your stereo preamp or surround sound processor.
Note: The analog outputs on the CD-100 are fixed level, and are designed to be connected
to the inputs of a preamp or processor that includes a volume control. DO NOT connect the
outputs of the CD-100 directly to the inputs of a power amplifier that does not include a volume
control; damage to your amplifier or speakers may result.
Note: On most preamps and processors, all of the line level analog inputs are similar; you can
connect the CD-100 to any input labelled CD, Aux, Line In, or Analog In. (Do NOT connect the
CD-100 to the Phono input on a preamp.)
Connecting the CD-100 as a digital audio CD transport
The CD-100 has both Toslink (optical) and coax (electrical) S/PDIF digital audio outputs. Many
audiophiles prefer to use the coaxial connection, although the signals on both are the same, and
the optical output provides superior electrical isolation.
Note: Even though the coaxial output uses a standard RCA type audio connector, we
recommend that you use a cable intended for DIGITAL audio to connect it to your DAC or
surround sound processor.
Note: Both the Coax and Optical S/PDIF outputs remain active at the same time, so you may
connect the BasX CD-100 to two different devices at the same time (perhaps your DAC and your
surround sound processor). You may also use both the digital and analog outputs at the same
time for maximum flexibility.
Connecting the Trigger Output
The Trigger Output allows the CD-100 to remotely switch other trigger enabled equipment On.
The Trigger Output sends out a standard 12 VDC trigger signal when the CD-100 is On.
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