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Musical Surroundings Presents:

The SuperNova 2

preamplifier

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Summary of Contents for SuperNova 2

Page 1: ...Musical Surroundings Presents The SuperNova 2 preamplifier owner s manual ...

Page 2: ...ess 1 front panel diagram 2 rear panel diagram 3 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS 1 standard configuration 1 1 output connection 4 1 2 input setup 5 1 2 1 setting the input loading 6 1 2 2 setting the gain 1 3 battery power supply 2 power amp direct configuration 2 1 output connection 8 2 2 input setup 9 2 2 1 setting the input loading 10 2 2 2 setting the gain 11 2 3 battery power supply mike yee s notes wa...

Page 3: ...onnected to a standard line level destination which controls volume and features If the user requires a wider dynamic range of attenuation i e for quieter listening the Standard configuration is recommended Power Amp Direct configuration variable output Many users who listen primarily to just two source types i e LPs and CDs and don t mind having a system devoted to that will prefer connecting the...

Page 4: ... when in the Power Amp Direct configuration Attenuation The Source Select knob allows switching between three input sources two Phono inputs for cartridges and one line level input The line level input is used in Power Amp Direct configuration The 11 step mute to 0 dB passive Attenuator provides volume control while in Power Amp Direct The two left and right channel LEDs indicate operating mode wa...

Page 5: ...ridges and one auxiliary line level source There are two sets of output jacks variable and fixed Input Loading 8 switch banks and Gain 4 switch banks are user adjustable for each cartridge Auxiliary Attenuation 2 switch banks is user adjustable The 20dB switch for high output cartridges is user adjustable Power Module connects a ribbon cable to the SuperNova Power Supply A general guide to Input L...

Page 6: ...nnect the SuperNova 2 to a line level destination With power off to all equipment connect cables from SuperNova 2 s output jacks fixed output to the line in input jacks of the line level destination Standard configuration diagram The third input AUXILIARY is for use only in Power Amp Direct configuration and is inactive in Standard configuration ...

Page 7: ...ive Loading which is generally used with moving magnet cartridges and has little effect on moving coil cartridges Adjust switch 1 as follows sw1off 200pF sw1on 300pF Switches 2 8 control Resistive Loading which is primarily used with lower output moving coil cartridges Consult the chart below to find the setting that corresponds most closely to the cartridge manufacturer s recommendations found in...

Page 8: ... on off on off off 193 off off on off on off off 48 on off on off off off off 214 off off on off off on off 50 on off off on on off off 240 off off on off off off off 53 on off off on off off off 279 off off off on on on off 56 on off off off on off off 322 off off off on on off on 60 on off off off off off off 384 off off off on off on on 64 off on on on on off off 480 off off off on off off off ...

Page 9: ...on on off on 59 4 on on on off 59 9 on on on on 1 3 Battery Power Supply Standard configuration The SuperNova 2 Battery Power Supply connects to the wall via the supplied power cord and to the SuperNova 2 chassis via the supplied ribbon cable The ribbon cable clips into the power module at the base of the rear panel Use care not to bend or crinkle the ribbon cable The connection of the Battery Sup...

Page 10: ...charged unit is operating on wall power 3 BLINKING RED charging mode unit is operating on wall power Battery Power Supply front panel diagram Battery Power Supply rear panel diagram WARNING DO NOT leave the SuperNova 2 connected to the power supply if the power supply is unplugged from the wall This will damage the batteries ...

Page 11: ...ower amplifier Connect the SuperNova 2 s variable output jacks to the power amp Since a power amp generally does not feature independent volume control the Attenuator Knob on the SuperNova 2 s front panel serves as the master volume control when in the Power Amp Direct configuration The range of Attenuation is set by the Auxiliary Attenuation switches on the rear panel Power Amp Direct Configurati...

Page 12: ... other line level source connect line out cables from the source to the Auxiliary inputs The Auxiliary Attenuation switches on the rear panel allow the user to balance Auxiliary Gain levels to the Phono Inputs Inputs diagram 2 2 1 Setting the Input Loading Power Amp Direct Configuration The Input Loading switch packs are located on the back panel Use a non metallic tool to set the switches up on d...

Page 13: ... on on on on off off 96 off on off on off off off 32 on on on on off off off 101 off on off off on on off 33 on on on off on off off 107 off on off off on off off 34 on on on off off off off 113 off on off off off on off 35 on on off on on on off 120 off on off off off off off 36 on on off on off on off 129 off off on on on on off 38 on on off off on on off 137 off off on on on off off 40 on on of...

Page 14: ...cartridge If you are using a line level source through the Auxiliary input you may adjust the Auxiliary Attenuation to balance it to the Phono inputs for smooth switching Do so by playing a familiar CD or line level signal again loudest section Turn the Attenuator to the full volume 0dB position Adjust the Auxiliary Attenuation switches so that the volume is slightly louder than you would ever wan...

Page 15: ...ing cycle itself although we recommend that you not let this happen frequently This will maximize the life of your battery packs The unit is guaranteed to operate for at least three hours in battery mode The left and right channel LEDs on the front panel indicate the status of the unit 1 GREEN battery mode unit is operating on battery power 2 RED charged mode batteries are fully charged unit is op...

Page 16: ...reducing unneeded gain the system does not need to work as hard thereby achieving a more natural sound The extra 25dB gain equates to about 20 times more work Imagine working 20 times harder than you need to The limited attenuator has a major advantage over a passive attenuator A passive attenuator typically has significant output impedance creating sensitivity to the particular type of output cab...

Page 17: ...SuperNova 2 owner s manual 17 For more information on the SuperNova 2 see the Musical Surroundings website at musicalsurroundings com or Mike Yee s website at MichaelYeeAudio com ...

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