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SPHINX

    Project Two Mk2 

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Congratulations with your purchase of the
Sphinx Project Two Mk2!

You are now a member of an ever increasing group
of quality conscious audiophiles using Sphinx
products.
We are very proud of the tradition connected with
SPHINX name especially concerning audio quality
perfection.
This manual will help you to gain a maximum
amount of pleasure and quality from your new
Sphinx Project Two Mk2 Pre-Amp.

This pre-amp uses the newest technologies and
refined designs and is extremely simple to operate.
Designs that succesfully have been used in the
award winning Project Eight.
Such as the ultra-linear extremely low-noise Class
A audio circuits, built from the finest hand-selected
parts.
The signal path is completely balanced from input
to output, and left and right are totally separated.
The power supply is of a unique design (fully Class-
A!) and consists of three completely separate and
independant sections: one for the digital control
plus one each for the left and right channel.
Input selection is done by means of precision
relays. The ALPS volumecontrol is motordriven.
All settings and controls can also be done via the
supplied Sphinx

 Remote Control

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To obtain the maximum quality from this power amp
it is necessary to use it with top quality audio
components, preferably with other Sphinx
components.

Your local dealer will be able to answer any
questions concerning other Sphinx audio
components.

1. UNPACKING

Before leaving the factory every Project Two is
subjected to stringent and extensive technical and
exterior quality inspections.
This ensures you will enjoy many years of high
quality audio from a perfect-looking product.

After unpacking your Project Two we therefore
recommend you carefully check it for any transport
damage.
In case of damage: please contact your Sphinx
dealer immediately and retain all packing materials
for possible proof of damage and possible claims.

Even if the component is in perfect condition you
still should keep the packing materials. If you need
to transport your Project Two at a later time it will
be best protected by the original packing materials.

2. SPHINX WARRANTY CARD

Please take this opportunity to fill out the enclosed
warranty card now!
Follow the instructions on the card or consult your
dealer.
Please send the card as soon as possible to the
return address (within 14 days after purchase).

Please read this manual carefully before you
install or use the Project Two. It is important
to familiarise yourself with the special
functions, operation and possibilities of the
Sphinx Project Two.

Summary of Contents for Project Two Mk2

Page 1: ...1 USER MANUAL PROJECT TWO Mk2 PRE AMP...

Page 2: ...6 Unbalanced 6 Connecting a turntable 6 Balanced 6 Unbalanced 6 Connecting a CD player 7 Balanced 7 Unbalanced 7 Connecting a tuner 7 Connecting other signal sources 7 Connecting the GROUND wire 7 Co...

Page 3: ...btain the maximum quality from this power amp it is necessary to use it with top quality audio components preferably with other Sphinx components Your local dealer will be able to answer any questions...

Page 4: ...R signals from the Remote Control 4 Input selection LED s The input selected with knob 1 is indicated by one of these LED s CD SYM balanced CD input CD unbalanced CD input TUNER Tuner LINE 1 unbalance...

Page 5: ...connect the XLR signal cable balanced cable from the right output of the CD player 11 BALANCED OUT L To connect the XLR signal cable balanced cable from the left input of the power amp 12 BALANCED OUT...

Page 6: ...nect L and R properly Most cinch cables use Red for the Right channel and White or Black for Left All cinch connectors on the Project Two s rear panel have a red centre for the right channel and a whi...

Page 7: ...o the Project Two This may be necessary to obtain the maximum S N ratio and the lowest hum level You have to experiment with the ground connections to get the optimum method for each piece of equipmen...

Page 8: ...put after which it un mutes the output Selecting an input You select the input with the large rotary knob INPUT clockwise to the right of the selected one anti clockwise to the left of the selected on...

Page 9: ...sound The red LED will be illuminated Another press on this button un mutes the outputs 4 TAPE MONITOR Use this button to select the Tape IN input Pressing this button has the same effect as pressing...

Page 10: ...the Remote Control with the different Sphinx components will be explained in the corresponding User Manual of each component Batteries The four batteries have a life span of approx one year during no...

Page 11: ...n 100 dB Inputs 1 x XLR balanced 5 x cinch unbalanced goldplated level nominal for 1 V output 0 13 V 18 dBV impedance XLR 10 k cinch 50 k Outputs 1 x XLR balanced 2 x cinch unbalanced goldplated 1 x c...

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