Owner's Manual

5
Introduction
Performance Features
Introduction and Performance Features
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finest Preamplifiers ever created with connections for
both analog and digital sources. The C47 Outputs have
the ability to drive multiple Power Amplifiers. The
C47 reproduction is sonically transparent and abso-
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Adjustment
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on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable,
noiseless, distortion free switching. The Analog Inputs
can be matched in level, preventing abrupt changes in
volume levels.
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The C47 has two precision Phono Preamplifier
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inputs have selectable loading. The circuits use the
latest designs providing the lowest possible noise and
distortion. The close tolerance resistors and capacitors
used in the RIAA Correction Equalization Circuitry
provides an extremely flat frequency response.
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from external sources. Coaxial and Optical Inputs
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DXD 24Bit with a sampling rate up to 384kHz.
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The Balanced Inputs allow the connection of a source
component using long cable lengths without a loss in
sound quality.
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Volume levels are controlled by a Precision Balanced
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cal Encoder Rotary Control. This assures a 0.1dB
tracking accuracy between channels. There are 214
individual 0.5dB volume level steps with no noise as
the volume level is changed.
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The C47 Preamplifier’s Volume and Balance Control
Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control
rotation.
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The Bass and Treble Trim Controls provide up to
12dB of boost or cut. The C47 remembers the Bass
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The C47 Headphone Crossfeed Director Circuitry
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improves the sound localization for Head-
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restores the directionality
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The Front Panel Information Display indicates the
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The Remote Control provides control of the C47
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another room in your home by connecting an external
sensor.
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A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On
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and Accessories is included. The Power Control Trig-
ger Ouputs may be assigned to activate when a given
Input/Output is selected.
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Power Transformer ensure stable noise free operation
even though the power line varies.
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arranged with a special orientation. The pristine
beauty of the C47 will be retained for many years.
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