matthias wrote: ↑2022-02-08 20:49 Thomas,
how do you connect the three XLR pins to the unbalanced cable?
Thanks

I'm not Thomas, but I recall that Linn documented this somewhere in their docs:
https://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/ ... 1_variant)

Thx to Thomas for his clarification.

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