Trafomatic Audio TARA 30A, User Manual

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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
FRONT PANEL
Input Selector: The four positions “Inputs” switch is used to select one of the four available inputs, marked (rca1
and xlr1 through xlr3).
Volume control: regulates maximum outputs on the LINE OUTPUTS.
Phase shift: this knob has two positions: 0° and 180°. In the 0° position, the input signal’s phase is not inverted and
this is the most commonly used situation. However, some power amplifiers reverse the phase of the input signal
and, if that is the case, placing this switch in the 180° position will correct the phase reversal. Also, the 180° position
can be very helpful in setups with challenging room acoustics or during integration with subwoofers.
The front panel also has the power on light and window for the remote control receiver.
LEFT SIDE OF THE UNIT
Power ON/OFF switch: The switch turns the preamplifier ON and OFF
When turning on the preamplifier, make sure that the volume control is at its minimum. The preamplifier will be
fully functional after only 30 seconds. However, as it warms up over the first 15 minutes of operation, you may
notice subtle improvements in the sound quality.
At the end of your listening session, make sure to turn the amplifier off. Leaving it turned on does not improve
sound quality and it reduces life of the vacuum tubes while wasting power.
The preamplifier should always be turned on and off via its own power switch.
TARA 30A - Line Level Preamplifier: Front Panel
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