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TURNTABLES

For best results a turntable should be placed on a small, light, rigid shelf

POWER SUPPLIES

Take care not to position too close to signal leads, turntables or pre-amplifier.

AMPLIFIERS

Pre and power amplifiers may create hum if positioned too close together.

Experiment by moving components when the system is on but not playing music (although it is best to
turn the volume down whilst actually moving the components).

LOUDSPEAKERS

Loudspeakers should be positioned correctly. They should be mounted on rigid

stands and not subject to any rocking movement. All Linn speakers except NEXUS and HELIX  are
designed to be placed close to the wall.

CLEAN CONTACTS

It is important that the electrical contacts in a hi-fi system are kept mechanically

sound and clean.  Unplugging and  replugging all the connectors occasionally will effectively clean
contacts.
WARNING This should be carried out after the mains supply has been switched off.

INTERCONNECT LEADS Correct cables should be used.  We recommend good quality copper cable for
interconnects loads and advise 4mm

2

 multicore copper cable, such as

 

Linn K20 for speaker leads.

Your Linn Dealer can supply hi-fi quality interconnects for linking all your hi-fi components.

FUSE PROTECTION    A fuse is fitted to the power input socket on the rear of the PRETEK.  Please
note that the fuse holder also contains one spare fuse.

The Linn PRETEK preamplifier is designed for a long life and any servicing should be carried out by an
authorised dealer.

Dust or finger marks can be removed by using a soft damp cloth.  Avoid the use of domestic cleaning
products.

GENERAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION

MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for PRETEK

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...horoughly tested before it leaves our factory The PRETEK is ideally suited for use with the Linn POWERTEK or other high quality power amplifiers The PRETEK has six inputs including a low noise phono i...

Page 3: ...in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings ident...

Page 4: ...r dealers will be able to supply all the necessary interconnect leads There is a binding post for the phono earth connection located above the phono inputs A switch to the left of the phono sockets se...

Page 5: ...ater The LISTEN switch selects which source is fed to the Pre out sockets at the rear of the unit These sockets should be connected to the input sockets of the power amplifier The RECORD switch select...

Page 6: ...nce is achieved FUSE DETAILS TO check the fuse unplug the mains cord and using a small screwdriver flick out the fuse carrier on the mains inlet connector Check the fuse and replace if necessary with...

Page 7: ...fi system are kept mechanically sound and clean Unplugging and replugging all the connectors occasionally will effectively clean contacts WARNING This should be carried out after the mains supply has...

Page 8: ...ts at Linn WARNING Refer all enquiries to authorised dealers only Unauthorised servicing or dismantling of the product invalidates the manufacturer s warranty If you are in any doubt please contact yo...

Page 9: ...pF MC sensitivity 210uV load 100ohms 4 7nF All auxiliary tape inputs l90mV 10Kohms Maximum 14V peak input OUTPUTS Tape outputs auxiliary input level unity gain 600 ohms output impedance MAINS SUPPLY F...

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