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ARC XLR pin s question

I have an ARC CD 3 Mk2 and was wondering what pins in a Balanced IC conform to which? I've been considering ordering a new Balanced set and would like to make sure the wiring would be proper matching as I'm using a Classe integreated amp with it. Classe's pins are wired as follows;
Pin 1- Ground
Pin 2- Positive (non inverted)
Pin 3- Negitive (inverted)
I wouldn't want to order new cables and have them wired mismatched or out of phase. ARC is closed I was wondering if anyone could help with this.
Are all Balanced inputs/outputs for all manufactures wired to the same wiring placement standards?
Thanks for helping in advance.
rsjm80
dgarretson
2,608 posts
 
The several ARC products I've owned all have pin 2 non-inverted, pin 3 inverted convention-- which is typical of manufacturers in this hemisphere. I believe Accuphase and some Sony reverse this convention. In any case, you can always reverse phase at your speaker binding posts.
eee3
214 posts
 
You haven't heard the CD-3mkII at its best until you run it with balanced cables. In fact, ARC recommends that you run the CD-3 in balanced mode. In my setup the difference was like night and day.
rsjm80 OP
207 posts
 
Dgarretson & Eee3, Thanks very much for your helpful information, it looks like the pin placements are industry standard. Eee3 Thank you, that's what I've been trying to find out and that which was suggested by ARC as well! OK looks like when I get get some blood from the stone it's gonna be following the Blanaced route to the yellow brick road.
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