Rear Panel Input Settings/Connections - Bryston C Series 14B SST Owner's Manual

1. Input Select Switch.
The INPUT SELECT switch gives the user the option of switching between either balanced input or single ended input.
2. Input Sensitivity Selection.
This switch changes the gain of the amplifier.
● The 1v setting has a gain of 29dB
● The 2v setting has a gain of 23dB
The optimum gain setting will depend upon the source pre-amp operating level, and or personal preference.
Use the 2v setting with any systems where the volume control rotation is limited to the bottom half of the control or less.
3. Balanced Input connector. (input imp 58K each leg)
This input connector accepts standard 'XLR' or 1/4" Phone jack (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) .
Use quality, 100% shielded cables with gold plated connectors.
4. Single Ended Input. ( Un-balanced input) ( Imp. 50K )
This input connector
accepts standard 'RCA' or 'Phono' connectors.
Use quality, 100% shielded cables with gold plated connectors.
Balanced input Vs Single ended input:
The balanced input requires a balanced pre-amp source. Balanced systems provide noise rejection from external
electrical interference, so cable length can be very long ( 50m or longer ).
The single ended or unbalanced input is provided for pre-amps without balanced output. Single-ended cables should
be kept to 20' (7m) or less. In general never use longer cables than necessary, never coil excess cable length, and
keep signal wires away from AC power or speaker cables.
5. Level Control. (Pro models only)
The level control will attenuate the input signal level from 0dB through -14dB.
Rear Panel Input / Output Connections
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14B-SST Series Amplifier
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