rdysan Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hi there, Apologies if this is a really dumb question but I wonder if someone can help me out. I currently have a Helix on order and want to know how best I can connect it to my current hi-fi system. I would have used a fairly simple phono input if it wasn’t for the fact that my equipment doesn’t have that (it’s a Cyrus Streamline v2). Rear connections are two TosLink optical digital inputs, three coaxial digital inputs and an MC-BUS In/Out. What would be the best way to connect the Helix to the Cyrus, so I can use the speakers attached to the Cyrus to listen to the Helix output. Any suggestions gratefully received! Cheers….Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Not entirely sure what an MC-BUS is all about, but the coaxial digital output on Helix to the coaxial digital input would be one way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewolf48 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 As duncann said - the S/PDIF inputs connect to the Helix S/PDIF output would be the way to go: Technical InformationThe Streamlineâ‚‚ is compatible with UPNP and DNLA products. As with all of our products, the Streamlineâ‚‚ can be connected to our other units via our unique MC-BUS connectivity. Inputs - 2 x Optical, 3 x SPDIF, 1 x USB and 1 x RS232 File compatibility - WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, WMA, AIFF Sample rate compatibility - high resolution 24-bit/192kHz Outputs - 1 x SPDIF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdysan Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Many thanks both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdysan Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Sorry, quick supplementary - and to connect my current Firehawk to the Helix? Would this be best with the L6 Digital Link cable? Ta much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I don't think the VDI would work, that's for a Variax. One way would be connecting an effects loop send on Helix to Firehawk's guitar input and the 1/4" outputs (left and right) on Firehawk to two effects loop returns on Helix. I'm assuming the effects loops jacks on Helix are TS and not TRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdysan Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hi Duncann, I don't think the cable I mean is the Variax one, it's connectors look different. It looks like it's an XLR, rather than a shielded RJ45 L6 LINKâ„¢ is a powerful proprietary connection developed by Line 6 to enable easy one-cable connectivity between a variety of Line 6 products. It passes both audio and control data via a single cable connection, and the resulting operation allows users to receive many incredible advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I don't see an L6 Link connector on Firehawk. It does have XLR outputs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdysan Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Doh - you're quite right Duncann. I was messed up and was thinking Firehawk would have the same connectors as Helix. You're right it doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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