Linking; Making Link Connections - Mark Levinson 431 Owner's Manual

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Connections

Linking

Linking is available for all Mark Levinson components that offer
Link or
slave out,
ports. These communication ports can be used to "link" compatible
Mark Levinson components in a slave chain, allowing them to
share Link controls.
The Nº432/431 offers two
port can be connected to a compatible Mark Levinson preamplifier
that offers Link or
input and
to a compatible Mark Levinson power amplifier that offers
communication ports.
The Nº432/431 can be connected to the following Mark
Levinson components:
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Making Link
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Caution!
Link connections must be made using Link or
communication ports and supplied or constructed Link
communication cables. Connections made with other connectors
or cables may damage the Nº432/431 and other linked
components, possibly voiding the manufacturer' s warranty
and/or standard repair policies.
communication ports, including master, slave in,
input, and
,
input and control. The
communication ports. Both the
control communication ports can be connected
Nº30 Series preamplifiers, including the Nº32, Nº38, and
Nº38S.
Nº300 Series preamplifiers, including the Nº320, Nº320S,
Nº380, and Nº380S.
Nº400 Series power amplifiers, including the Nº434 and
Nº436.
Nº39 and Nº390S CD Processors.
Refer to the appropriate documentation for Link compatibility
information about other Mark Levinson components.
DO
use Link or
slave in, slave out,
communication ports.
rear panel connectors.
DO
use supplied Link communication cables, which are
provided in the accessory box.
DO
use constructed Link communication cables. Refer to
"Constructing Link Communication Cables" for additional
information.
control communication
communication ports labeled
input communication
communication ports, such as master,
, input, and
DO NOT
use RS-232 ports or other
control