Analog Audio Input Connections - Parasound Halo Integrated Owner's Manual

Analog Audio Input Connections

Always unplug your Halo Integrated's AC Mains power cord before making or changing any input,
output or trigger wire connections. Inserting or removing an input or output cable while the Halo
Integrated is turned on can result in a blast of sound that could damage your loudspeakers. Make
sure there is no strain or tension on any cables that could cause them to pull loose.
Phono Input
The Halo Integrated is equipped with a high quality phono stage. If you wish to connect a
turntable, set the Load/Cartridge switch to MM (moving magnet) or MC (100 Ω or 47k Ω
moving coil), depending on your cartridge type. Select MM if you are not sure which type of
cartridge you have. If you use the MC setting with an MM cartridge the volume level will be
very high and distorted.
Note: Only a turntable can be connected to the Phono input.
Phono Load/Cartridge Switch
The Phono input has a three position load/cartridge selector switch. Select the switch position
that matches your turntable cartridge type. We recommend that you contact the cartridge
manufacturer if you are unsure which setting is best for your equipment. You may also try all
three settings and use the setting which sounds the best in your system and listening room.
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MM is for moving magnet cartridges. It provides a 47 k ohm load and the appropriate
gain for all MM cartridges. This is the most common cartridge type.
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MC 100 Ω is for most moving coil cartridges. It provides the higher gain required for even
very low output MC cartridges and a 100 ohm load that is ideal for the majority of MC
cartridges.
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MC 47 k Ω provides the appropriate gain for MC cartridges with an alternative 47 k ohm
load. You can try both the 100 Ω and 47 k Ω settings to see which sounds best in your
system The MC 47 k Ω setting is also the load which Soundsmith™ and Grado™
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recommend for their MI (moving iron) cartridges.
Note: If your turntable won't reach adequate volume, or if it plays too loud, you have
selected the incorrect cartridge type. Don't forget to connect the ground wire from your
turntable to the Phono GND (ground) terminal on the Halo Integrated.
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