Owners Manual

Valued customer,
Congratulations for buying the Lehmann audio Black Cube SE II phono RIAA preamplifier. The Black Cube SE II is manufactured
in Germany using very high quality components and carefully constructed to give you many years of musical pleasure.
This unit is made only for being inserted between a turntable‘s passive cartridge output and
any audio amplifier‘s high level input. The Black Cube SE II will handle nearly any system cartridge from high-level to low-level
MM or MC and is made to fulfill the demands of audiophiles who enjoy analog music reproduction. Please keep this manual
nearby the Black Cube SE II so that you can refer to it for further use.
Precautions
Please read the following before operating your Black Cube SE II phono preamplifier. Wherever applicable below, Black Cube SE
II also includes the external power supply and its cable.
While Installing the Black Cube SE II
- Be careful to use an apropriate cable for the connection between your power outlet and the Black Cube SE II external power
supply. Make sure that you have the appropriate version for your mains voltage.
- Be careful to prevent the Black Cube SE II from getting wet; do not allow water to enter the Black Cube SE II , especially when
raining or snowing, or near a body of water. Otherwise fire or electrical shock may result.
- Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. If the cord is damaged, fire or electrical shock may result. In particular, it is
possible that one might accidantally place a heavy object on a carpet that covers the cord; definitely avoid these situations!
- Do not install the Black Cube SE II in a place where it might be exposed to oil, smoke or steam (for example, near a cooking
table or humidifier). Otherwise, fire or electrical shock may result.
- Do not place the Black Cube SE II on an unstable surface, such as an unstable bench or slanted surface. Otherwise, the device
may fall or drop, resulting in an injury.
- Do not place the power cord near a heating device. Otherwise, the cord sheath may melt, resulting in fire or electrical shock.
- Do not locate the Black Cube SE II in a place subject to excessive heat, such as inside a car with all the windows closed, or in
direct sunlight. Otherwise, fire may result.
- Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Otherwise you may receive an electrical shock.
- When you remove the power plug, be sure to hold the plug. Never pull on the cord. Otherwise, the power cord may become
damaged, resulting in fire or electrical shock.
- The Black Cube SE II offers superb sonic quality. To ensure best possible results, you should use the best quality connecting
cables that you can afford. Regular maintenance involves keeping all connections clean using a quality contact cleaner.
Using the Black Cube SE II
Do not touch the Black Cube SE II under the following circumstances:
- If you hear thunder, remove the power plug from the AC outlet as soon as possible. If you fear a lightning hit and the Black
Cube SE II has been connected to an AC outlet, do not touch the power plug. Otherwise you may receive an electrical shock.
- Do not attempt to modify this equipment. Otherwise, fire or electrical shock may result. Warranty is void on modified
devices. Exceptions: dip switch settings, fitting of custom input load when done carefully by a skilled person (trained
technician). Normally this is your dealer.
- If you think the Black Cube SE II needs to be checked for maintenance or repair, consult your dealer.