Owner`s manual

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Settings: Refer to the information sheet for your phono cartridge
to determine the output voltage specification and the recommended
cartridge resistive loading setting or range. A pair of gain switches
are located at the base of the third tube from the back of the chassis
(see picture page 6, right channel visible). Left and right channel gain
switches provide a gain of 60dB (MC) or 42dB (MM). If you are using
a Low Output Moving Coil cartridge with less than 1 millivolt output,
position both switches forward (toward the face panel as in the photo
on page 6). When using a High Output Moving Coil cartridge with
more than 1 millivolt output, or, if you are using a Moving Magnet
cartridge, place both switches in the rearward position.
Cartridge loading: Using the rotary
knob on the back of the phono stage, select
the recommended resistive load based on
your cartridge specification sheet. The
cartridge load knob provides loading from 50
ohms to 100k ohms. Typically, MC cartridge
loading is a minimum of 10 times the internal
impedance of the MC cartridge. High output
MC cartridges and MM cartridges typically
load at 47k ohms. The 100K position is used
with MM cartridges when more high
frequency response is desired providing a
closer balance to a MC cartridge. Input
capacitance is very low. You may change
loading to listen to the sound difference but turn down your line stage or
integrated amp volume control completely down prior to changing the
loading setting.
Powering up: Make sure all connections are in place and your
line stage or integrated amp volume control is completely turned
down prior to
powering up your
phono stage. The
blue lights come
on 30 seconds
after power up,
indicating voltages
have stabilized
and listening can begin. The sound may improve after several
minutes of warm up.