Connecting Korg Pa4X to Home Theater System (AV Receiver)

KorgVip · Post by **KorgVip** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:09 pm

Hello
I have a home theater system of Pioneer model HTP-072 and I am interested in connecting it with the Korg Pa4X.

Possible audio inputs are:
- RCA
- Digital Coaxial
- Digital Optical
- HDMI

The simplest is the PL-RCA cable, but since RCA cables are unbalanced I would prefer another option.
What is the way to get the best quality?

karmathanever · Post by **karmathanever** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 6:45 am

Hi

Either way, you would need to "convert" the PA4X balanced outputs signal to those input options you have.
There are various adapters to do this but whether the original balanced signal gets "changed/unbalanced" or not in the conversion, is the issue.
A mixer could do it but you may still end up with an unbalanced output from it.

Sorry but I've not done this before.

Pete

voip · Post by **voip** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:35 am

The RCA connector route should be just fine. Most record deck outputs are terminated by RCA connectors, and that is only low millivolt signals, whereas the Pa4X is Line level. Use two mono 1/4" jack to RCA cables.

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KorgVip · Post by **KorgVip** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:06 pm

Thanks everyone!
I will probably go for the simplest option, RCA cable. Adapters can be an expensive and cumbersome thing.
I realized that a cable like that of the Klotz company is considered the best. If anyone knows another company, I would love to know.