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Zesto Audio 2011

Andros PS-1
Vacuum Tube Phonostage Preamplifier
Owner’s Manual

Please read carefully before
installing and operating this equipment

Zesto Audio

3138 Calle Estepa

Thousand Oaks, California 91360

805-807-1840

www.zestoaudio.com

Made in the USA

Using US and Imported Parts

Summary of Contents for Andros PS-1

Page 1: ...eamplifier Owner s Manual Please read carefully before installing and operating this equipment Zesto Audio 3138 Calle Estepa Thousand Oaks California 91360 805 807 1840 www zestoaudio com george zesto...

Page 2: ...s me fussy about sound That s a good thing Each unit is built by hand with precision and pride to produce the most enjoyable listening experience for you I am proud to put my name on it and honored to...

Page 3: ...aution 4 7 Parts and Controls 8 9 Specifications 10 11 Hookup Settings and Adjustments 12 14 Tips and Tricks 15 Warranty Information 16 What s in the box Andros PS1 Phonostage 4 Vacuum Tubes White glo...

Page 4: ...y to a per son or damage to the unit Mount the unit according to the manu facturer s instructions with the suggested mounting accessory 4 WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING Do not mount the unit on a wall or ce...

Page 5: ...t the safety purpose of the polarized plug 10 POWER SOURCES Operate the unit only from the power source indicated on the marking label on the back of the unit If you are unsure of the type of power su...

Page 6: ...activate during an installation potentially causing damage to electronic components or speakers This type of damage is not covered by product warranties and Zesto Audio specifically disclaims respons...

Page 7: ...ith the in structions it may cause harmful interference to radio commu nications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does caus...

Page 8: ...and Right K A possible turntable input RCA Moving Coil MC Input Left and Right KKK A possible turntable input XLR3 Balanced MC Input Left and Right KKKK A possible turntable input MM MC selection swi...

Page 9: ...20 Ohms MC Internal step up transformers MC High Low switch with 10dB gain for high output MC cartridges Outputs per channel Impedance 10K ohms 10 dB Vu output level Power Ground binding post Power c...

Page 10: ...input 65dB Noise 75dBu Frequency response complies to RIAA curve within or 0 5 dB RIAA curve is achieved using a passive filter 1 metal film resisters throughout Polypropylene capacitors throughout th...

Page 11: ...ial hum coming from the unit not from the speakers It is very important that all of your audio equipment is turned off or un plugged from the main power before attempting to install this unit It is re...

Page 12: ...o an auxiliary or equivalent input on your system Ground Wire Attach the Spade Lug to both the Turntable and Phonostage bind ing post ground This wire is included Input Before connecting your turntabl...

Page 13: ...ght Optional to keep clear plastic circles at tached to protect surfaces Power Carefully plug in the AC power cable to the phonostage first then to your main power Turn it on Turn on the phonostage us...

Page 14: ...have XLR inputs start with both ground switches down MC Load Adjustments Start at 1000 Ohms on the rotary switch The range is 1000 to 20 Ohms in eight steps You can reduce the load value down making...

Page 15: ...responsibility for any other equipment attached to this unit To return the product it must be packed in its original packaging and returned to Zesto Audio or its authorized representative via insured...