How To Connect Your System - ELECTROCOMPANIET ECP 2 MKII Owner's Manual

HOW TO CONNECT YOUR SYSTEM

The rear panel connector layout is illustrated on page 10. Please refer to this when
making connections to ECP 2 MKII.
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 MKII 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 grounding wire detached.
Single ended RCA output
The RCA output connects your ECP 2 MKII phono stage to your line stages, pre amplifier,
or integrated amplifier. 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 MKII 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 MKII phono stage to your line stages, pre ampli-
fier, 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 MKII 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 play-
ers, 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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