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We at Sonic Frontiers hope you will derive many years

of listening pleasure with your new Anthem Pre 2L. This

Operating Manual contains important information regarding

the operation and care of the Pre 2L. Be sure to read this

manual carefully and follow these instructions in order to

keep it performing and sounding its best. Please contact

Sonic Frontiers if you have any questions, a Customer

Service Representative will be pleased to assist you.

W H AT ’ S I N T H E B O X ?

In addition to the Pre 2L, its covers, and the opera

manual you are presently reading (with associated in

and warranty card), there are a few more items to ta

inventory of before steps are taken to make the Anth

Pre 2L operational.

These items are:

• two matched pairs of 6922 tubes (or equivalen

totaling 4*

• remote handset

• a glove for handling the tubes

• a detachable AC power cord

• 18 screws

• 1 Philips #1 screwdriver

After completing an inventory of these items, procee

the next steps.

*These tubes are carefully measured and matched in

pairs. Take extra care to keep the pairs from being m

and mismatched which would degrade performance.

T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

INPUTS (6) CD, Tuner, Aux 1, Aux 2/Phono, Tape, SSP

OUTPUTS (4) Tape, Power Amplifier, 1/4” Stereo Headphone Jack

CONTROLS (3) Input Select, Balance, Volume

SWITCHES (5) SSP, Tape/EPL (External Processor Loop), Mono/Stereo, Mute/Operate,

Power On/Off

FREQUENCY RESPONSE 2 Hz to 130 kHz

0.5 dB; > 250 kHz -3.0 dB at 1VRMS output

THD & N (Output at 1V RMS) < 0.1% from 20 Hz to 20 kHz

GAIN Selectable, 24, 16 & 8dB @ 1kHz

INPUT IMPEDANCE 40k ohms

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE <135 ohms @ 1kHz, all gain settings.

RATED OUTPUT 1 VRMS

MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTA G E 30 VRMS at 1% THD

NOISE < 80µV unweighted wideband noise. Approx. 60µV IHF A-weighted noise

-92 dB A-weighted below a 1 VRMS output

STEREO SEPARATION > -60dB @ 1kHz relative to 1VRMS output

(Crosstalk)

TUBE COMPLEMENT 4 - 6922 (6DJ8 types)

FUSE REQUIREMENTS (1) .8 A slow-blo, 5mm x 20mm (100-120VAC countries),

.4A slow-blo (220-240VAC countries)

POWER REQUIREMENTS 60VA Maximum, 100-120VAC 60Hz (Export 220-240VAC 50/60Hz)

DIMENSIONS 19” Wide x 11” Deep x 5.25” High (48 cm x 28 cm x 13 cm)

Summary of content (7 pages)

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TECHNICAL SP ECIFIC ATIONS INPUTS (6) CD, Tuner, Aux 1, Aux 2/Phono, Tape, SSP OUTPUTS (4) Tape, Power Amplifier, 1/4” Stereo Headphone Jack CONTROLS (3) Input Select, Balance, Volume SWITCHES (5) SSP, Tape/EPL (External Processor Loop), Mono/Stereo, Mute/Operate, Power On/Off FREQUENCY RESPONSE 2 Hz to 130 kHz -0.5 dB; > 250 kHz -3.0 dB at 1VRMS output THD & N (Output at 1V RMS) < 0.
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LIMITED FIVE YEAR WA R R A N T Y A B Sonic Frontiers Int’l warrants to the purchaser that each Pre 2L is free of manufacturing defects for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. This five (5) year limited non-transferable warranty excludes all vacuum tubes, which we warrant for a period of twelve (12) months. To receive this warranty, the original purchaser must complete and mail to Sonic Frontiers, within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, the enclosed Warranty Registration Card.
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- IN T IME all audio electronic products, the ultimate sonic er of the Pre 2L will not be realized until and unless receives a minimum of approximately 70 hours al break-in time (i.e. the Pre 2L is on and producing put signal). MENT F OR PROPER VE NTILAT I O N t least 4” (15 cm) of clear space above the Pre 2L for proper ventilation, making sure the air vent slots hassis cover remain unobstructed. Also, be sure e Pre 2L is placed on a secure, hard and level surot on carpet).
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS L VOLUME CONTROL UP This button will increase the volume of the Pre 2L. M VO LUME CONTROL DOWN Muting the Pre 2L is achieved by placing the Mute/Operate button (J) in the MUTE position (button depressed); the output signal is then cut off. To resume listening, place the button in the OPERATE position (not depressed). This button will decrease the volume of the Pre 2L.
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e insertion of the tubes, replace the cover and fasten the screws provided. The Pre 2L is now ready for tion. For further information on tube replacement, New Old Stock) tubes, contact your dealer, a Sonic ers Customer Service Representative or The Parts ection, a division of Sonic Frontiers International. R AT I O N e plugging in the Pre 2L, check to see that the unit is ured for the correct AC line voltage for country of he operating AC line voltage is indicated on the side shipping box.
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WARNING- DISCONNECT THE AC DETACHABLE POWER CORD FROM THE PRE 2L AND WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING COVER, TUBES OR FUSE. TING UP re 2L comes with four tubes, as follows: LV1 & V1, LV2 & V2) 922 tubes may be replaced with a matched set of /6DJ8s or E188CC/7308s with no circuit modification. tubes were chosen for their reliability and extremely se. The amplifier topology used in the Pre 2L delivers tional performance using the 6922 tube. The tubes’ oise heightens dynamics and provides a natural tonal ce.
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