Misconnected interconnect


I took my system apart the other day, and in putting it together I temporarily attached one interconnect from the cd player to the single-ended OUTPUT of the preamp, rather than to the single-ended INPUT.

Fortunately, I discovered the error before I played any music.

The preamp and cd player were both powered at the time (ie, both were "on," but not otherwise in use).

My question is whether what I did could have damaged any of the circuits. Ie, despite not having played any music, is it possible that a brief mis-connection in this way caused damage to any of the circuits. (Assume "standard" forms of wiring, if there is such a thing.)
jimjoyce25

Showing 1 response by bombaywalla

The preamp and cd player were both powered at the time (ie, both were "on," but not otherwise in use).
this has always been a BAD idea & always WILL be! Switch off all your electronics & change the cabling - don't try to take a short-cut - you will eventually pay the price & end up spending a lot money repairing the unit due to sheer negligence...
If your equipment runs fine (which I'm thinking it should) take this as a warning from your equipment & never repeat...