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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this exceptional MC phono preamplier! Also thanks for supporting an
important step for the phono reproduction quality: The need of balanced operation for overcoming
traditional limitations in musical performance! Since phono cartridges by their nature are truly an earth‐
free signal source, balanced operation has obvious advantages which are known since longer time, but
so far balanced operation got rarely applied due to old conventions from the mass‐market.
The balanced "Current Injection" input truly sets new standards for the amplification of MC cartridge
signals. For the first time a balanced "Current Injection" circuitry has been developed specifically for the
purpose of use with MC cartridges. The outstanding signal‐to‐noise ratio allows the match with very low
output cartridges without the need of a transformer.
Due to the mandatory earth‐free operation mode there could be some incompatibilities with unbalanced
interconnections.
Take care of a truly earth‐free interconnection as described within this manual. You may ask your
retailer for help in case of any question.
Due to the very low‐noise current input of the PHONO MCCI the selection criteria for a moving coil
cartridge could be re‐evaluated, as the need for having a resonable voltage level is not that important
anymore. Low impedance is important for signal strength as well.
High‐Output MC cartridges always have multi‐layer‐coils and since with every coild layer the
geometrical precistion degrades, the performance might be affected.
Please have a look at "Cartridge Selection" (page 6).
Content of Packing
PHONO MCCI unit
AC Power Cable
Owner's Manual
