Signal on one
channel only.
The DIP switches are
unevenly set.
Check the positions of both
DIP switches. Make sure that
the settings are equal on both
channels.
One connection lead
has a loose contact, is
not well plugged in or
defective.
Check the connection leads
for slack joints, loose pushfits
or defects and, if necessary,
replace them. Potential causes:
system cable (headshell),
tonearm cable from turntable
to Black Cube SE II and line
cable from Black Cube SE II to
the following input.
The subsequent input
stage is defective.
Check by connecting to differ-
ent line inputs.
Left and right
channels are
reversed.
The channels were re-
versed in the connection
lead.
Check the connection leads
and swap the channels here,
if necessary. Potential causes:
system cable (headshell),
tonearm cable from turntable
to Black Cube SE II and line
cable from Black Cube SE II to
the following input.
Signal level is too
low.
Non-optimal matching
between pickup cartridge
and Black Cube SE II.
Increase the gain factor ac-
cording to this user manual
by means of the DIP switches
located on the bottom side of
the Black Cube SE II.
The selected input
impedance on the Black
Cube SE II is too low.
Select a resistance value for the
input impedance which is at
least 10 times greater than the
pickup’s system impedance.
Signal is soft and
muffled.
An MC impedance has
been selected for an MM
system.
Deactivate all MC impedances
via DIP switch. Also watch out
for a custom impedance that
may be plugged in.
Signal sounds
distorted.
The gain is set too high
on the Black Cube SE II.
Lower the gain factor according
to this user manual by means
of the DIP switches located on
the bottom side of the Black
Cube SE II.
The output of the Black
Cube SE II is connected
to the subsequent phono
input.
Connect the output of the
Black Cube SE II to a line input
on the following amp.
the signal sounds
hollow, without
a proper bass and
localisation.
The pickup system has
been connected phase-
reversed.
Connect the system cable
in-phase.
Audible hum.
The tonearm ground is
not connected on the
Black Cube SE II.
Connect the tonearm ground
on the Black Cube SE II.
Several connected devices
create a ground loop.
Make a correct grounding con-
nection. If required, consult an
electrician.
There is an interference
caused by some other
power consumer.
One by one, disconnect all
devices connected to the same
electric circuit and listen to the
effect. Keep the interfering
device turned off during music
listening or use a mains filter
to connect it to the electric
circuit.
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