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Zesto Audio 2021                                                                        Page #10 
 

 

New ESP Supply with 3 Toroid. 1 high voltage 300V and 1 low voltage 12V low power and 1 low 

voltage 12V high power, housed in the external unit. 

 

Power supply dual color LED, yellow for standby and red for ON 

 

Main unit push ON/OFF front power switch illuminates a red LED on Channel A or B 

 

Power supply standby switch on the front 

 

Power supply standby power rating 0.5 Watts 

 

Power consumption 60 Watts 

 

Standard 3 pin 15A IEC power connector on power supply 

 

Voltage 110V – 120V AC 50/60Hz 

 

Optional factory installed 220V – 240V AC 50/60Hz 

 

Detailed Specifications 

 

3 position Gain switch 

 

MC input 65dB, 70dB and 75dB or MM input 47dB, 51dB and 55dB 

 

Noise 95 dBV below max output level 

 

Dynamic range 116 dBV 

 

Frequency response complies with the original RIAA curve or- 0.5 dB 

 

RIAA curve is achieved using a passive filter 

 

1% metal film resisters throughout 

 

Polypropylene capacitors throughout the audio path 

 

All analog tube circuitry with no solid state devices in the signal path 

 

Other Features 

 

Controls on the front 

 

“Made in the USA” using US and imported parts 

 

Each unit is built by hand 

 

50 hour factory burn in on all circuits and vacuum tubes 

 

Dimensions main chassis 17″ W X 15″ D X 5.5″ H, Power Supply 17” W x 8” D x 5”H 

 

Weight: Main unit 27 lbs. (12.25 Kg), Power supply 18 lbs. (8.16 Kg) 

 

Shipping weight 55 lbs. (24.9 Kg), box 20″ X 20″ X 16″ 

 

16 gauge zinc plated steel enclosure 

 

Two year limited warranty 

 

Six months warranty on Vacuum Tubes 

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Summary of Contents for Andros Tessera Phonostage

Page 1: ...e Vacuum Tube Phonostage Preamplifier Owner s Manual Please read carefully before installing and operating this equipment 3138 Calle Estepa Thousand Oaks California 91360 www zestoaudio com 805 807 18...

Page 2: ...ood 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 share this with you Wishing you...

Page 3: ...cations Page 9 10 Tube Layout Page 11 Before You Start Page 11 Hookup Settings and Adjustments Page 12 13 Tips and Tricks Page 14 15 Warranty Information Page 16 What s in the box Andros T ssera Refer...

Page 4: ...If water or any metal object such as a paper clip coin or staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Zesto Audio for further instructions...

Page 5: ...power cord provided with your unit was specifically designed for use with this product but other AC cords may be used Consult your dealer for advice on AC power cords and high quality wire in your sys...

Page 6: ...channel bottom row Moving Coil RCA MC Input Left and Right A possible turntable input Left channel white RCA Right channel Red RCA RCA Moving Magnet MM Input Left and Right A possible turntable input...

Page 7: ...or Switch MC or 2 position MM Load LED Light Indicates Channel A is On Gain Switch 3 Position for MC MM MC Load 12 Position MC Load Channel Selector Either A or B Channel B reading Left to Right MC MM...

Page 8: ...for On Rear reading left to right IEC Power Entry Connector 110V 120V AC power input Optional factory installed 220V 240V 50 60Hz mains Mains fuse Located in drawer of Mains IEC connector Mains Fuse...

Page 9: ...4 Superior quality MC Internal step up transformers 3 position MC gain switch for High Medium Low output cartridges Two ground binding posts Outputs per channel High quality output transformers driven...

Page 10: ...nd 75dB or MM input 47dB 51dB and 55dB Noise 95 dBV below max output level Dynamic range 116 dBV Frequency response complies with the original RIAA curve within or 0 5 dB RIAA curve is achieved using...

Page 11: ...Tube V6 12DW7 ECC832 Driver Tube V5 12DW7 ECC832 Driver Tube Important Tubes are not interchangeable Before you start you will need Interconnect cables to your system RCA or XLR Turntable cables RCA o...

Page 12: ...esto Audio ships all their Phonostage units with at least 50 hours of burn in Vacuum Tubes Important Warning First identify the 3 types of tubes as they are NOT INTERCHANGEBLE Your input tubes are ECC...

Page 13: ...ube electronics should not be turned ON then OFF then ON again quickly This could blow a fuse or create a hum Once the unit is ON it is safe to wait a minute before switching OFF If you do get a hum l...

Page 14: ...upgrading your power cable Recommend balanced interconnect cable from your phonostage to your line amp MC Load Adjustments The range is 1K to 50 Ohms in twelve steps Find the setting that sounds best...

Page 15: ...e not interchangeable Tube Rolling The Sport of Audiophile Kings The unit is designed around the JJ ECC83s because they are neutral consistent and are high gain low noise We also use JJ ECC82s If your...

Page 16: ...carries no 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 v...

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