Does a Phono Stage need to be connected to XS3 with RCA with Ground lead?

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Hi Folks,

I would be very grateful if anyone can advise on Turntable connections to Nait XS3.

I have a Clearaudio Concept with Trichord Dino Mk3/Dino plus. The turntable RCA lead includes a Ground cable to the Trichord Phono Stage. Should I have a RCA lead with Ground cable from the Trichord to the XS3 (i.e to Ground Post on XS3).

I have no other Naim products / Source connected to the XS3.

Many thanks

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Are you asking as you’re wondering if you should have a connection or do you have an issue - hum or buzz when listening to the TT ?

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Hi James-n,

Both really, I have a buzz and I am wondering it is because I do not have a ground lead between the Phono Stage and XS3 just an RCA lead.

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It may well be down to the interconnect you are using between the Trichord Dino and the NAIT. However, it’s well worth experimenting here as you’re basically looking for least noise/hum. Also try disconnecting the arm ground lead completely (keep the volume down just in case!) and also trying a direct connection to the XS3, as well as a connection from Dino to XS. Also try different i/cs. Are you going RCA Phono to DIN (recommended)?

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Hi Richard,

Thank you. No I am not going RCA Phono to DIN, I am using RCA to RCA (Chord EPIC).

What is a recommended RCA Phono to DIN without breaking the bank :slight_smile:

Just to add I’m using a MC Cartridge. XS3 is MM only.

Thanks

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Chord or else the Naim RCA-DIN interconnect would be my recommendation.

Yes, when I say direct connection, I refer to connection of the ground lead from the tonearm.

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Hi Richard,

Sorry, do you mean disconnect the ground lead from the Dino and connect it to the XS3?

Thanks

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Yes, you could try that. With these things it pays to experiment.

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Thanks Richard. Would you also recommend using RCA-DIN interconnects to connect a BlueSound Node 2i Streamer?

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I would recommend using RCA-DIN interconnects to connect any RCA phono equipped kit to a Naim amp.

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Thanks Richard.

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