5
To switch between moving magnet (mm) and moving coil (mc) gain setting move the
black slide switch to the appropriate position. Note that high output mc cartridges should
be used with the slide switch in the mm position. The Pharaoh ships in moving magnet
configuration. Table 1 provides the cartridge loading options available.
DIP-1 provides loading for the left channel and DIP-2 for the right channel. Push the
small switches (1-4) to the right to engage the loading as required.
DIP-1, DIP-2
Resistance
A
20 ohms
B
100 ohms
C
300 ohms
D
1K ohms
B+C
75 ohms
C+D
230 ohms
None on
47K (mm only)
Table 1
OPERATION OF THE PHARAOH
Powering up the System
- After all proper connections have been made, you are now
ready to turn the Pharaoh on. The main power on/off switch is on the rear of the amp.
This “vacation switch” can be left on at all times and keeps the solid state portion of the
amplifier in a standby state. The Pharaoh uses very little power while in standby and will
sound its very best if you leave this switch on at all times. If you are going to be away
for an extended time period (vacation) you can turn it off. The yellow LED on the front
panel indicates that this switch is turned on. The power button on the front panel
energizes the tube section and takes the solid state circuitry out of standby mode. The
blue LED indicates that the amplifier is in fully operational mode.
The Pharaoh uses a “smart” turn on sequence that minimizes turn on transients and also
lets the tubes warm up gently. When the power button is depressed the blue light will
come on and after approximately thirty seconds the standby light will go out. You are
then ready to listen to music. Even with the timed turn on sequence it is best to turn your
equipment on as follows:
1)
Turn on all sources (CD, tuner, etc.) that you will be using.
2)
Power up the Pharaoh
3)
Select listening source and play music
When powering down your system turn the amplifier off first.
Note –
Important!
After turning off the amplifier, wait at least one minute to turn it
back on. Do not turn it on then off and then on again in quick succession. Doing this
will not allow the power supply to discharge between on/off cycling and may result in
transient noises.
