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Re: Damaged cdp - suggestions

Check the impedance of the computer input you used, it may be too low. The general rule that the audio industry follows is "a low impedance into a high impedance. The next question is "how high is up ? This dictum is followed because there is no standard in the industry for input & output impedances of units. The best sonics are obtained when impedances are matched between units. You can change the output or input impedance of a unit by inserting a given value R at the output/input point in series with the output/input and another R of the same value behind the output/input R to ground. I've probably totally confused you by now. If you want to increase the input impedance of a unit disconnect the input lead from the input RCA plug (female), etc. and connect a R of your chosen impedance from the RCA to the input line/trace, etc. Then connect a R of the same value from the end of the 1st resistor furthest from the input RCA to ground. The input impedance of the unit is now the value of the R's you have installed. The given impedance for a unit is, by convention, the unit's impedance taken @ 1K Hz. I would suggest an input impedance of at least 10K for starters.

Happy Listening !


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