ASR Basis Exclusive Manual Download

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ASR Audio Systems Friedrich Schaefer, D- 35 745 Herborn +49 (27 72) 42 905

3.7

Settings for common cartridges

MC cartridge Low

Output, balanced
94 Ohms, +18dB

MC cartridge Medium
Output, unbalanced

1 K Ohms, +12dB

High End Phono-Pre-Amplifier ASR Basis Exclusive version 2010 Page 11

MM cartridge High
Output, unbalanced
47 k, 320 pF, +4 dB

MC cartridge Med
Output, balanced
950 Ohms,+12dB

Summary of Contents for Basis Exclusive

Page 1: ...6 3 3 Adjusting the input resistance in unbalanced mode 8 3 4 Adjusting the input capacity 10 3 5 Settings the gain 10 3 6 Settings the low frequency cut OFF 10 3 7 Settings for common cartridges 11 4...

Page 2: ...ith the ASR Basis Exclusive are the following accessories a Phono Pre Amplifier ASR Basis Exclusive main unit with one golden or chromium control knob b Battery Power Supply no controls on the front p...

Page 3: ...turn the unit Off and disconnect the AC power supply cord 5 If you smell smoke or an abnormal smell immediately turn the ASR Basis Exclusive OFF and unplug the unit from the power supply and contact...

Page 4: ...only with balanced input connection Cartridges are like microphones the only balanced sources from their construction With unbalanced connection at the input you don t have the full possible sound qu...

Page 5: ...and disconnect the power cord from the Battery power supply unit or AC outlet b To connect the 16 pole male plug at the end of the heavy silver cable please attach the connector to the female plug at...

Page 6: ...n unbalanced mode The Basis needs to be adjusted to the input mode based on different kind of connections you use Please read page Connection the tone arm cable for more info When you use unbalanced c...

Page 7: ...00 Ohms on on on on on 150 Ohms on on 200 Ohms on 250 Ohms on on on 442 Ohms on 950 Ohms on 2 K Ohms on 4 4 K Ohms on 9 4 K Ohms on U 20 K Ohms on Value Dip No 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 Normally f...

Page 8: ...s The result gives 30 Ohms when you switch Dip No 2 and 3 to ON at both Dip Switches 3 3 Adjusting the input resistance in unbalanced mode Adjustment of the input resistance from 5 ohms to 47 kilo ohm...

Page 9: ...Higher values than 500 ohms makes only small changes in the sound characteristic We know from experience that when you are using an adjustment with a lower input resistance the soundstage is deeper an...

Page 10: ...2 38dB is obtained by putting all 6 DIP switches to On To know the adjusted gain please add the following values to 32 dB switch No On none 1 2 3 4 5 6 gain 0dB 4dB 8dB 12dB 18dB 24dB 32dB When you se...

Page 11: ...common cartridges MC cartridge Low Output balanced 94 Ohms 18dB MC cartridge Medium Output unbalanced 1 K Ohms 12dB High End Phono Pre Amplifier ASR Basis Exclusive version 2010 Page 11 MM cartridge...

Page 12: ...r you may adjust the gain higher UIMPORTANT U before switching from one position to another on the ASR Basis Exclusive turn down the volume control on your pre or integrated amplifier or simply switch...

Page 13: ...Basis Exclusive The use of the plastic cleaner is quite simple spray some of the liquid on the acrylic glass and spread it with the cloth Clean the acrylic glass wipe off the liquid and polish it with...

Page 14: ...roduce any hum Hum can also occur because of other reasons a Ground loop caused by a improver ground connection Action try different ground connections in different manners that may interrupt the hum...

Page 15: ...wer network cause you are not using it please charge the Battery unit at least for one day every month 5 5 Just in case repair If all the help we provided in this trouble shooting section of the manua...

Page 16: ...ltage at the batteries is constantly monitored When the voltage is lower than 17 Volts the batteries are empty and the Batt Full Leds will go out The Battery PSU switches into the charging mode and th...

Page 17: ...K Ohms MM adjustable between 10 and 47 K Ohms Input capacity switch able between 100 320 and 570 pF Gain adjustable between 32 dB and 64 dB Output impedance less than 50 Ohm Dimensions weights width x...