MX-VYNL fully balanced phono stage
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Issue 1
Front panel controls
To switch on from standby or to standby
The toggle switch on the left side of the front panel turns the unit on or back into standby. The
blue LED above the stand-by switch button shows that the unit is switched on.
Cartridge/Loading selector wheel
First select whether MC or MM cartridge is being used, then choose the loading closest to that
recommended by the cartridge manufacturer. Move wheel so that required loading is closest
to the black arrowhead indicator.
Some high output MC cartridges may be used on MM setting. See also gain selector
switch below.
As this is a high gain device and at the beginning of the chain, very tiny changes can cause
loud noises to be heard from the speakers. It is recommended to make all settings before
turning the volume up and to switch the preamp on
before
subsequent connected devices and
off
after
them. Changes may be made, with subsequent device volume at minimum, safely too.
There are two blank “mute” positions on the wheel. These are a safety feature to prevent
accidently going from lower gain MM directly to higher gain MC and possible speaker damage.
They may be freely used as mute positions and no harm will result from using them so.
EQ selector
Use to select the low frequency roll-off and is set according to taste and/or recording. “IEC”
gives a very low bass roll-off (at subsonic frequencies).
Gain selector
Use to select desired gain to match output to other sources in use in system.
Sensitivity for 300mV nom.
Switch setting
MM
MC
0 dB
5mV
0.8mV
+6dB
2.5mV
0.4mV
Warranty
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to
these instructions for use. Modification or changes to any part of the product by
unauthorized persons release the manufacturer from any liability over and above
the lawful rights of the customer.
Should a problem be encountered which cannot be identified or resolved, please
contact point of purchase/dealer for further advice. Only if the problem cannot be
resolved there, the unit should be sent to the responsible distributor in your country.
Warranty is valid in
country of purchase and for original purchaser only
and is not
internationally nor personally transferable.
