HELP - hook up Ref Phono 2SE to SP-20 preamp

clin36

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Hi folks,

I just bought a Audio Research Ref Phono 2SE, and am wondering what is the best way to connect its output to the SP-20 preamp.

Just FYI, I plan to replace the SP-20 with Reference 6 preamp, but for the time being I need to hook up and enjoy what I currently have.

I think the preferred way is probably to use XLR cable to connect from 2SE output to SP-20 input, but I don't have any spare pair of XLR cable (until I get one shortly), so I can only use RCA single-ended connection.

So I have RCA cable connected to output on the Phono 2SE, and on the SP-20 preamp, I have choice of connecting to SE 1 ~ SE 4, Phono, and Monitor.

I am sure I shouldn't be connecting to the Phono, but how about the Monitor inputs? Or just connect to SE1?

Thank in advance for your advice.

Charles
 

JackD201

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Hi Charles do not connect to monitor. Connect to any of SE 1 to 4.
 

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