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Channel D Seta

 Nano

Balanced Direct-Coupled Ultra Wide Bandwidth Phono Preamplifier

Installation and Use Guide

Seta Nano for Low Output, Low Impedance Phono Cartridges

Summary of Contents for Seta Nano

Page 1: ...Channel D Seta Nano Balanced Direct Coupled Ultra Wide Bandwidth Phono Preamplifier Installation and Use Guide Seta Nano for Low Output Low Impedance Phono Cartridges ...

Page 2: ...no for Low Output Low Impedance Phono Cartridges Document Revision 1f Channel D Trenton New Jersey 609 393 3600 email softsupport channld com web http www virtual vinyl com Contents Copyright 2008 2009 2010 Channel D All Rights Reserved ...

Page 3: ...fore opening it to avoid causing condensation on cold internal surfaces The following items are included Please check the package and notify Channel D of any shortage Seta Nano Preamplifier External 15 Volt DC power adapter Slotted Screwdriver for Loading and Trim Adjustment Metric hex key for 3 mm chassis fasteners Signal connections should be made to the Seta Nano only while the power supply is ...

Page 4: ...1 minute to stabilize The Seta Nano can be configured internally to also direct the RIAA corrected signal to the preamplifier s balanced outputs This capability was incorporated for audiophiles wishing to use the balanced outputs of the Seta primarily or exclusively for all analog music listening via a balanced line stage or passive attenuator However in this configuration the output signal will b...

Page 5: ...w cartridge is later fitted to your turntable 9 Cartridge Loading Use the supplied slotted screwdriver to adjust the load to the desired value for each input channel with detents at 1k 500 200 150 100 50 25 ohms The Seta Nano uses low noise gold contact rotary switches accessible from the rear panel in conjunction with precision surface mount metal film resistors for the shortest possible signal p...

Page 6: ... as S E are used to configure the Seta for single ended or balanced operation In single ended operation the negative cartridge terminals are connected to circuit common This connection may be used if hum is detected and the connecting cable from the turntable is a shielded type coaxial RCA cable a single shielded conductor See the photo illustrating the jumper location S E The single ended setting...

Page 7: ...is should be disconnected or removed by gently bending or tugging with fine tip pliers or other such tool Neumann RIAA Curve Modification The two internal jumpers labelled NEUMANN if removed will create an extra shelving characteristic in the RIAA curve with a turnover frequency of 50 kHz 3 dB to compensate for the putative roll off introduced in the vinyl mastering process by the cutting lathe Th...

Page 8: ...ith primary time constant of 10 3 seconds low noise 4 layer circuit boards and surface mount component technology Channel Separation 80 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Cartridge Fine Balance Trim 2 dB range Inputs Neutrik Premium Gold Pin XLR Balanced RCA RCA inputs also function as single ended to balanced adapters Outputs Neutrik Premium Gold Pin XLR Balanced RCA single ended Output Impedance less than 40 ohms ...

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