Primare R20 MM-MC, User Manual

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Introduction
Welcome to the Primare R20 MM-MC Amplifier! This chapter introduces you to
its key features, and explains how you can use it to get the best out of your
vinyl record collection.
W E L C O M E T O T H E R 2 0 M M - M C A M P L I F I E R
If you have a precious collection of recordings on vinyl records, and your
system includes a high-quality turntable, tone arm, and pick-up cartridge, the
R20 MM-MC Amplifier provides the ideal interface between the low-level
output provided by the cartridge and the line-level inputs provided by a
modern sound system.
Moving-magnet or moving-coil cartridges
The R20 accepts either moving-magnet or moving-coil type cartridges, and the
gain and impedance can be adjusted for the optimum match between the
cartridge and preamplifier.
An additional increase in gain can be achieved by fitting an internal jumper
inside the unit, for use with a very low output moving-magnet cartridge.
U S I N G T H E R 2 0 W I T H O T H E R P R I M A R E P R O D U C T S
Although the R20 is configured to match line-level inputs of any high-quality
preamplifier, it is ideal for use with the Primare A20 or A30.1 Integrated
Preamplifiers.
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N
Gain MM: 35.5dB, 41.5dB with jumper
MC: 54dB
Output impedance 100
Ω
RJAA accuracy
±
0.2dB, 50Hz – 20kHz
Signal-to-noise MM: -80dB
MC: -75dB
Power consumption 9W
Dimensions (WxDxH) 215 x 275 x 75mm
Weight 4kg
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