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Thank you for purchasing the Constellation Audio Altair II preamplifier.
This new
revised version of the original Altair II has been engineered to deliver a superbly user-
friendly experience—and to offer a few subtle performance enhancements as well.
The Altair II employs the same revolutionary circuitry pioneered in our Altair preamp.
The biggest difference is that the user can now control all functions from the front
panel. As with the original, the advanced design necessarily demands a somewhat
different setup process compared with typical stereo preamps. By reading this manual
before you operate the Altair II, you assure that you get maximum performance from
your system.
Contents
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Topic
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Before you install the Altair II
Unpacking
Power supply setup
Installation notes
In the event of malfunction
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Source device and amplifier connections
XLR inputs
RCA inputs
XLR outputs
RCA outputs
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Other connections on the Altair II
Power inputs
RS-232
USB / control
DC power
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Controls / displays / indicators
Front panel knobs and buttons
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Remote control
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Control screens
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Step-by-step operating procedure
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Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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