according to the type of phono cartridge that you are using. Please consult the
manufacturer of your phono cartridge if you are not sure whether your cartridge is
a moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridge. The TP2.5 phono
preamplifier uses single-ended (RCA) connectors for inputs. If your phono cable
does not come with a male RCA connector, please consult the manufacturer of the
turntable or tone arm to see if a converter can be provided to adapt the cable to a
single-ended input. Check and make sure that the left and right channels of the
phono cable are connected to the corresponding left and right input channels of
the preamplifier. Loosen the
Ground
connector next to the MM and MC input
jacks and insert the ground wire from the turntable to the
Ground
connector. Be
sure to tighten the
Ground
connector and make sure that it makes a firm contact
with the wire.
Do not put shorting plugs into the input jack that is not being used. For
example, if you are using the preamp in MC stage, do not plug the MM
input jack.
2.
Connect the line stage preamplifier to the output channels of the TP2.5.
Using a pair of the output cables, connect the left and right output channels from
the TP2.5 phono preamplifier to the input connectors of your line stage
preamplifier or integrated amplifier. Make sure that the left and right output
channels from the TP2.5 are connected to the left and right input channels of your
line stage preamplifier. If you are using the VTL TP2.5 preamplifier, you can
connect the outputs from the TP2.5 to the Phono/Aux inputs of the TP2.5. If
you are using the VTL IT-85 Integrated Amplifier, you can connect the outputs
from the TP2.5 to the Aux inputs of the IT-85.
3. Connect the power amplifier to the output channel of the preamplifier.
If you
are using the TP2.5 with a line stage preamplifier and an amplifier, make sure that
the line stage preamplifier is connected to the amplifier
4.
Connect the speakers to the amplifier.
Connect the left and right speaker cables
from your loudspeakers to the inputs of your amplifier.
Powering your system on
After you have properly connected your system according to the steps above you are
ready to power your system on.
1. If you haven’t already done so, ensure that all the tubes inside the VTL
preamplifier are properly seated all the way into their sockets before connecting the
unit to an AC source.
2. Power on the source component(s) you intend to use for your listening session.
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