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Mark Levinson
Linking
Linking is available for all Mark Levinson components that offer
Link or communication ports, including master, slave in,
slave out, , input and output communication ports.
These communication ports can be used to “link” compatible Mark
Levinson components in a slave chain, allowing them to share Link
controls.
The Nº433 offers two communication ports labeled input
and output. The input communication port can be
connected to a compatible Mark Levinson preamplifier that offers
Link or communication ports. Both the input and
output communication ports can be connected to a
compatible Mark Levinson power amplifier that offers
communication ports.
The Nº433 can be connected to the following Mark Levinson
components:
• Nº30 Series preamplifiers, including the Nº32, Nº38 and Nº38S.
• Nº300 Series preamplifiers, including the Nº320, Nº320S, Nº380
and Nº380S.
• Nº300 Series power amplifiers, including the Nº331, Nº332
Nº333, Nº334, Nº335 and Nº336.
• Nº400 Series power amplifiers, including the Nº431, Nº432,
Nº434 and Nº436.
• Nº39 and Nº390S CD Processors.
• Nº40 Media Console with optional Mainstreet Communication
Card.
• Refer to the appropriate documentation for Link compatibility
information about other Mark Levinson components.
Making Link
Connections
• DO use Link or communication ports, such as master, slave
in, slave out, , input and control communication
ports.
• DO NOT use RS-232 ports or other rear panel connectors.
• DO use constructed Link communication cables. Refer to
“Constructing Link Communication Cables” on page 21 for
additional information.
Caution!
Link connections must be made using Link or communication
ports and constructed Link communication cables. Connections
made with other connectors or cables may damage the Nº433 and