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Specification

Model No.:

PhonoStage.20 + MsU.20

RIAA curve accuracy:

18Hz - 22Khz +/- 0.2dB

Frequency response:

5Hz - 60Khz +/- 1.5dB

Working band:

15Hz - 53Khz

MM Gain:

40dB

MC Gain

65dB to suite all 0.5-0.7mV cartridges

THD+N:

0.007%

Connections:

Unbalanced

Connectors:

Gold Audiophile

Unpacked weight:

3Kgs

Packed weight:

4Kgs

Dimensions:

2 x 165mm x 107mm x 62mm

Operating voltage:

230VAC 50Hz

115VAC 60Hz

(see dealer)

Summary of Contents for PhonoStage PS.20

Page 1: ...MM MC MSU IN L INPUT L Z LOADING R CE R OUTPUT PS 20 by whest audio ltd Operating manual PS 20 MsU 20 ...

Page 2: ...Contents Description Safety Cleaning Connections Specification Fig 1 PhonoStage 20 rear Fig 2 MsU 20 rear Fig 3 Basic connection Fig 4 Grounding arrangements ...

Page 3: ... the RIAA filter enables the PhonoStage 20 to playback up to 60Khz BRIEF HISTORY The RIAA curve was designed many years ago to enable the use of vinyl as a playback medium Back then the humble stylus and audio electronics could really only playback a very limited bandwidth A system bandwidth of 12Khz was quite rare Nowadays most systems have a bandwidth of 100Khz The modern day cartridge can playb...

Page 4: ... hf filter that would complement the RIAA filter we had designed for the PhonoStage 20 Because of the extended hf response of the PhonoStage 20 large amounts of information are now able to be heard when it was once thought there was nothing there The extended hf enables you to hear further into the soundstage by bringing to life the lowest frequencies of a kick drum and positioning all instruments...

Page 5: ...t Audio Ltd service agent There is a risk of electrical shock if this unit is opened Please do not attempt to open this unit as it WILL invalidate your guarantee Cleaning When cleaning the unit please do not use any liquids as it may enter the unit causing it to malfunction We recommend a lint free cloth with a small amount of polish applied to the cloth ...

Page 6: ...ake sure that your system s source selector is switched to an input other than the input to which the PhonoStage 20 unit is to be connected 2 Please make sure that the MsU 20 unit on off switch is in the off position This is done by p r e s s i n g t h e 0 o n t h e m a i n s s w i t c h o n t h e r e a r o f t h e u n i t 3 First disconnect the turntable from the amplifier preamplifier 4 Connect ...

Page 7: ...ave been connected properly attach the MsU multi pin connector to the MsU 20 first then to the PhonoStage 20 8 Then plug the supplied IEC mains cable into an appropriate power wall socket 9 If all is OK just press the I o n t h e r e a r m a i n s s w i t c h A small red light should glow on the M s U 2 0u n i t s f r o n t p a n e l this indicates that all is OK There is no light on the PhonoStag...

Page 8: ...e to the MM input c If your cartridge requires a different loading value please ask your Whest Audio dealer or contact Whest Audio ltd on post whestaudio co uk or tel 44 0 20 8 965 4535 d The majority of MC cartridges will require the 100ohm plugs Occasionally we have found that a different value is required but this is very occasional The Gain of the PS 20 is fixed but can be adjusted internally ...

Page 9: ...ettles down to work more efficiently but generally 4 6 hours is sufficient time for the sensitive componentst of i n dt h e i r s t e a d ys t a t e working temperature Please familiarise yourself with the rear panel fig 1 layout as it will make unplugging and cleaning easier ...

Page 10: ...nse 5Hz 60Khz 1 5dB Working band 15Hz 53Khz MM Gain 40dB MC Gain 65dB to suite all 0 5 0 7mV cartridges THD N 0 007 Connections Unbalanced Connectors Gold Audiophile Unpacked weight 3Kgs Packed weight 4Kgs Dimensions 2 x 165mm x 107mm x 62mm Operating voltage 230VAC 50Hz or 115VAC 60Hz see dealer ...

Page 11: ...ckage 1 x PhonoStage 20 head unit 1 x MsU 20 power supply 1 x Audiophile interconnect 1 x 8 way MsU multi pin cable 1 x IEC mains cable 1 x set MM loading plugs 47K 220p Black 1 x set MC loading plugs 100R 1 5n Blue ...

Page 12: ...nections For basic connectivity follow fig 3 For various grounding methods see fig 4 Cartridge loading The majority of MC cartridges fall into the 100R 1 5n loading category If your MC cartridge requires a different loading plug please consult your Whest Audio Ltd dealer or contact Whest Audio Ltd on post whestaudio co uk Tel 44 0 20 8965 4535 Fax 44 0 20 7689 1089 ...

Page 13: ...y whest audio ltd OUTPUT R CE R Z LOADING L INPUT L MSU IN MM MC inserts for loading plugs to connect to pre amplifier to connect to turntable selector for Moving Magnet MM or Moving Coil MC cartridge to connect to MSU via 8 pin cable ...

Page 14: ...U 20 by whest audio ltd WARNING No user serviceable parts inside Refer to manual for proper fuse rating CE MSU OUT Fig 2 MsU 20 rear to connect to PhonoStage 20 via 8 pin cable to connect to mains supply ...

Page 15: ...T3 INPUT4 GND MSU multipin cable Right channel Red Left channel White or Black MSU OUT CE WARNING No user serviceable parts inside Refer to manual for proper fuse rating MsU 20 by whest audio ltd PS 20 by whest audio ltd OUTPUT R CE R Z LOADING L INPUT L MSU IN MM MC ...

Page 16: ... Preamp or integrated amp MM MC MSU IN L INPUT L Z LOADING R CE R OUTPUT PS 20 by whest audio ltd Left channel White or Black Right channel Red GND INPUT4 INPUT3 INPUT2 INPUT1 Preamp or integrated amp GND Right channel Red Left channel White or Black PS 20 by whest audio ltd OUTPUT R CE R Z LOADING L INPUT L MSU IN MM MC Fig 4 Grounding arrangements ...

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