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Specifications

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

Line: +0 -1dB 0.6Hz to 80kHz at rated output. -3dB points
below 0.3Hz and above 120KHz. 
Phono: ±0.3dB of RIAA 10Hz to 20KHz.

DISTORTION: 

Less than .005% at 2V RMS Single Ended output. 

GAIN: 

Main output line:11.1.5dB Single Ended. Processor: 0dB. 

Phono: 58dB at 1KHz.

Record ouput, line: 0dB. Phono: 47dB.

INPUT IMPEDANCE:

60K ohms line, 47K ohms Phono,(0.7 to 

7mV High output cartridge recommended). Inputs (6): phono, CD,
tuner, video, aux, processor, (Single Ended RCA connectors).
Model SP17L has no phono input. 

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:

210 ohms Single Ended main; 20K ohms

minimum load and 1000 pF maximum capacitance. Outputs (3): 
2 main, 1 record (Single Ended RCA connectors). Record output
60K ohms minimum load and 100pf maximum capacitance.

OUTPUT POLARITY: 

Non inverting (Any input or output).

MAXIMUM INPUT:

Line: 9V RMS Single Ended.
Phono: 40mV RMS 1KHz, 100mV RMS 10KHz.

RATED OUTPUTS: 

2V RMS Single Ended into 100K load. 

(Maximum output 15V RMS at 1% THD at 1kHz).

PUSH BUTTONS:

Volume up, volume down (102 steps, 20 LED 

indicators), Input, Processor, Mute, Power. All functions on IR 
remote control.

POWER SUPPLIES: 

Electronically regulated low and high voltage

supplies. Automatic 25 sec. warm-up/brown-out mute. Line 
regulation better than .01%

.

NOISE:

Line: 12uV RMS IHF weighted at main output with 

volume low (104dB below 2V RMS output). Phono: 0.3uV RMS 
IHF weighted equivalent input noise, shorted input (76dB below
2mV RMS 1KHz input). 

REMOTE 12V out: 

12V DC at 100mA max for system power 

control.

TUBE COMPLEMENT: (

2)-6H30 dual triodes.

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

100-135VAC 60Hz (200-270VAC 

50/60Hz) 39 watts.

DIMENSIONS:

19.0" (48 cm) W x 5.2" (13.2 cm) H x 10.0" 

(25.4 cm) D. Rear connectors extend 0.6" (1.5 cm). Front handles
are optional.

WEIGHT:

12.6 lbs. (5.7 kg) Net; 20 lbs. (9.1 kg) Shipping.

Specifications subject  to change without notice.

©2007 Audio Research Corporation.

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Model SP17

Summary of Contents for SP17

Page 1: ...3900 ANNAPOLIS LANE NORTH PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA 55447 5447 PHONE 763 577 9700 FAX 763 577 0323 Model SP17 STEREO PREAMPLIFIER Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ontrols 1 2 Connections 2 Installation Instructions 2 Operating Procedure 3 Phono Cartridge Output Compatability 3 Tape Recording Procedure 3 Muting Provisions 3 Servicing 3 4 Cleaning 4 Disposal and Recycling Guidelines 4 Warranty Terms and Conditions 4 Specifications 5 Page No ...

Page 3: ... PREAMPLIFIER C D WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE UNIT MUST BE OPERATED IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION DO NOT OPERATE WITH COVERS REMOVED UNIT CONTAINS VOLTAGES WHICH MAY BE HAZARDOUS CAUTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME RATING FUSES PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA MADE IN U S A 50 WATTS MAXIMUM 50 60 HZ SERIAL VOLTS 3A FUSE SLO BLO ...

Page 4: ...stalled in a protective foam block under the top cover Using a phillips head screwdriver to loosen the fastening screws remove the top cover and set aside Install the numbered tubes in their respective sockets refasten the top cover and store the foam block with your carton DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS SP17 PREAMPLIFIER BEFORE INSTALLING THE TWO VACUUM TUBES IN THEIR PROPER SOCKETS Description o...

Page 5: ...omer Service at 763 577 9700 USE OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AND STEREO MONO OPERATION All front panel functions are duplicated on the remote control unit for the SP17 with an additional stereo mono switch only on the remote labeled Mono Mono operation is indicated by the lit Mono LED on the SP17 front panel when the Mono LED is unlit the SP17 is in stereo mode The life of the batteries in the remote c...

Page 6: ...om one tape deck to an unused set of inputs controlled by the Input selector tuner aux etc on the SP17 This signal will then be routed to the second tape deck when the appropriate input is selected by the Input selector switch Muting Provisions The SP17 has several provisions to help protect against mis use of the exceptional dynamic range and wide bandwidth that it offers It is not subject to dam...

Page 7: ...act Audio Research Corporation 763 577 9700 for the name of your importing distributor and how to contact them Packing and shipping materials may be disposed of in a normal manner Warranty Terms and Conditions Audio Research Corporation products are covered by a 3 Year Limited Warranty or a 90 Day Limited Warranty vacuum tubes This Limited Warranty initiates from the date of purchase and is limite...

Page 8: ...gle Ended Phono 40mV RMS 1KHz 100mV RMS 10KHz RATED OUTPUTS 2V RMS Single Ended into 100K load Maximum output 15V RMS at 1 THD at 1kHz PUSH BUTTONS Volume up volume down 102 steps 20 LED indicators Input Processor Mute Power All functions on IR remote control POWER SUPPLIES Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies Automatic 25 sec warm up brown out mute Line regulation better than 01...

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