Afternoon all,
I'm still very new to the world of serious hi-fi but I'm doing well so far with my research and with the bits I'm managing to accumulate (seems the appropriate word for it )
I have a set of Linn Sara's that use an XLR as their connection
I also have an old Linn Pre/Powertek combo that allows bi-wiring (i hope i'm getting the terms correct here!)
I have some 4 core speaker wire and a couple of female XLR's am I correct in thinking that i could solder my wire as per the attachment?
Thanks for the assistance
Linn Sara's with Linn Powertek
#2
i've taken a picture of the 3 pole xlr to hopefully clarify my question.
Can i solder my 2nd negative input to the "release" mechanism?
or should i solder the 2 negatives to connection 3 shown in the original post?
Thanks for any advice it will be greatly received
Can i solder my 2nd negative input to the "release" mechanism?
or should i solder the 2 negatives to connection 3 shown in the original post?
Thanks for any advice it will be greatly received
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#3
The best way i can think of is to remove the xlr socket from the saras and take a look. Xlr is usually 3 pins, if these are biwire capable via the xlr there will probably be a common negative terminal.
If not, you will need to know which pins are in use.
Once you know this you can wire the plug accordingly
Cheers ant
If not, you will need to know which pins are in use.
Once you know this you can wire the plug accordingly
Cheers ant
#5
Quick question... Do your Sara speakers have 2 XLR connectors on the back?
I'm thinking that the diagram on the back is generic for 2 versions of the speaker, passive and active.
With pin 1 always listed as +VE PROD. TEST ONLY there are only 2 wires available to connect to your amplifier per XLR connector. First guess is pin 1 bypasses part of the crossover for test purposes.
A short web search found the statement that LINN offered their speakers in 2 versions- passive with internal crossovers and active with no crossovers in the box.
Gary
I'm thinking that the diagram on the back is generic for 2 versions of the speaker, passive and active.
With pin 1 always listed as +VE PROD. TEST ONLY there are only 2 wires available to connect to your amplifier per XLR connector. First guess is pin 1 bypasses part of the crossover for test purposes.
A short web search found the statement that LINN offered their speakers in 2 versions- passive with internal crossovers and active with no crossovers in the box.
Gary
#7 Wiring of XLR connector
Hello,
Did you ever sold the configuration of three wires when soldiering the xlr connector into the speak cable. I have the same type of Linns Saras you have, with one xlr connector per speaker. I attempted a soldiering job, and while both drivers operated, the speaker sounded muffled and I'm sure the speaker is good to go. So I'm thinking something went wrong with the wiring set-up. Can you tell me how you wired the connector to your cables? Much appreciated. Thanks, Michael
Did you ever sold the configuration of three wires when soldiering the xlr connector into the speak cable. I have the same type of Linns Saras you have, with one xlr connector per speaker. I attempted a soldiering job, and while both drivers operated, the speaker sounded muffled and I'm sure the speaker is good to go. So I'm thinking something went wrong with the wiring set-up. Can you tell me how you wired the connector to your cables? Much appreciated. Thanks, Michael