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The Fine Art of Playing Music

Oracle Audio Technologies

Delphi Mk VI

Owner’s Manual

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Page 1: ...The Fine Art of Playing Music Oracle Audio Technologies Delphi Mk VI Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... the utmost care so it can effectively convert record groove modulations into outstanding musical performance and enjoyment Maximum performance and total accuracy of your source system can only be achieved by following a logical step by step process where each and every minute details about the turntable suspension calibration tone arm and cartridge installation and alignment are carefully and acc...

Page 3: ...ll the suspension modules 11 Calibrate the suspension 12 Filling the MVSS reservoirs with the Silicone fluid 13 Install the drive belt 14 Calibrating the Micro Vibration Stabiliser System 16 Attach the phono lead 17 Connect the power supply 17 Adjust the 33 45 speed 17 Attach the ground lead 18 Install and calibrate the hinges 18 The record clamp and tapered washer 19 Level your Delphi MK VI 20 Ma...

Page 4: ...direct contact between the clear protective coating and the foam packaging It is mandatory to use the original packaging for any warranty return to the factory All the accessories are strategically and safely located in the packaging to prevent them from flying loose to prevent any damage to your turntable during shipping The very first step Open the outer box Remove the four protective foam corne...

Page 5: ...rive module assembly Platter Brillance cleaner Hinges if ordered with a dust cover or if required Strain relief device Spindle holder assembly One extra suspension spring Blue Three suspension caps Three reservoirs for the Micro Vibration Stabilizer System MVSS Three plungers and wheel lock nut for the MVSS ...

Page 6: ...e 9 64th allen key in the tool kit Lift the sub chassis straight up and install the spindle holder from under the sub chassis ground lug side Note DO NOT FILL THE SPINDLE HOLDER WITH OIL AT THIS TIME INSTALL THE TONE ARM AND PHONO CARTRIDGE Precaution When performing anything near the tonearm and cartridge we recommend not wearing loose clothing ties sweaters or anything than can catch and damage ...

Page 7: ...ated parts Level the plinth by turning the adjustable feet below the acrylic base Since this is only a preliminary adjustement you can use the 3 foam blocks to establish a parralell plane between the sub chassis and the acrylic base then use the sub chassis spirit level as a reference to adjust the feet This operation is preferable to ensure that you obtain accurate readings when you do the differ...

Page 8: ...n on the Calibrator disc could result in irrevocable damage to the stylus or the cantilever Place the Oracle Calibrator disc on the platter over the acrylic mat Block the platter using the blue cloth by skeezing it between the platter and sub chassis Aim the black alignment line Located over the O of Oracle with the pivot center of the tone arm Adjust the stylus pressure to approximately 1 5 gram ...

Page 9: ...ications Install the stylus guard to complete the assembly of your Delphi Mk VI Do not install the phono lead at this time If there is no stylus guard for your phono cartridge use a tie wrap to secure the tone arm tube in the arm rest support You are now ready to complete the assembly of your Oracle Delphi MK VI Remove the platter from the spindle holder and set it aside Secure the arm tube of the...

Page 10: ...t side The 3 plungers and 3 wheel lock nuts have been pre mounted to your sub chassis at the factory to allow the drilling of the locator mark the indentation with the white spot This is why they are marked to be installed at a specific location on the sub chassis Install the plungers and wheel lock nuts on the threaded stems below the sub chassis making sure the raised shoulder of the wheel lock ...

Page 11: ...on for this is quite simple a counterclockwise rotation of the spring forces the coils to become smaller beause you are in fact rotating it in the direction of its windings Trying to rotate the spring clockwise will work against the windings and this will make the spring become bigger thus making it more difficult or possibly impossible to move freely in its holder The standard factory spring comb...

Page 12: ...is too soft Make the spring stronger by grabbing the large end of the spring below the spring holder and turn clockwise remember as seen from above This can be done by lifting the suspension housing so you can grab the spring with your fingers If the spring coming out at the bottom of the spring holder is too short to hold with your fingers use needle nose pliers and hold the spring by inserting t...

Page 13: ... out from the top of the holder Using such a strong spring at a wrong position and threading it too far up in the spring holder could eventually cause the spring to snap out of the threaded holder thus potentially causing the whole chassis to collapse which could cause damage to your record and or your phono cartridge Beware FILLING THE MVSS RESERVOIRS WITH THE SILICONE FLUID Note At this time in ...

Page 14: ... the inner hub of the platter Take the drive belt installation tool and and insert the two ends to catch the drive belt Pull the tool away from you and flip it around the edge of the platter Run your finger around the inner hub of the platter so it is between the drive belt and the hub and move the drive belt near the upper edge so it rests at about 3mm 1 8 inch from the upper edge of the inner hu...

Page 15: ...s the center of the platter as indicated in the picture below Note Remember that each time the platter is removed from the spindle holder a certain quantity of oil will be lost the oil syringe we supply contains 4cc of oil The special mix of Synthetic PTFE lubricating oil supplied with your Delphi Mk VI is designed to protect and preserve the mating parts for many years Unless contaminated with di...

Page 16: ...nvolved What the MVSS consist of Beside each suspension tower a small reservoir is filled up to its inner center line with an extremely low viscosity Silicone fluid The reservoirs are secured to the acrylic base A threaded stem is mounted to the sub chassis lining up with the Silicone reservoirs The threaded wheel lock nuts and the adjustable taper shaped plungers are threaded on the sub chassis t...

Page 17: ...ications the phono lead might be too stiff It is recommended to split the moulded wire from the plug to the strain relief If the loop is too long the lead could come in contact with the table below If it is too short it will prevent the suspension system from moving freely In both cases this would be detrimental to the sound CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY Plug the power supply output to the turntable in...

Page 18: ...and check for accuracy Insert the small screw driver supplied with the tool kit in the 33 hole at the rear of the drive module Rotate the 33 speed potentiometer located to the left when viewing the module from the rear until the strobe marks on the calibrator disc come to a standstill position Rotate clockwise to increase the speed and counterclockwise to reduce the speed Select the 45 speed and c...

Page 19: ... its best performance The set screw located vertically in the hinge base is used to limit the closing of the cover This will allow the adjustement of the parallel plane of the dust cover The set screw located at the rear of the hinge will increase or decrease the spring tension holding the dust cover in the open position The springs are not designed to hold the dust cover open in the mid open posi...

Page 20: ...re solid This indicates that the record clamp tension is correct LEVEL YOUR DELPHI MK VI Your turntable is now ready to be moved to its final location Level the acrylic base by turning the levelling feet Use the sub chassis spirit level to complete this final adjustment since the proper relative level has already been established between the sub chassis and the acrylic base in a previous operation...

Page 21: ...se the depth gauge to make sure the right quantity of oil has been used As a precaution to preserve the furniture your Delphi Mk VI sits on it is advisable to use a folded paper towel under the spindle holder for a few weeks in the case of an oil spillage The drive belt should be replaced every 3 years for optimal performance Additional maintenance notes ___________________________________________...

Page 22: ...to register your new Oracle Audio product You can also scan this whole page and send it by e mail to info oracle audio com WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Your new Oracle Delphi MK VI carries a non transferable 3 year parts and labor limited warranty against manufacturing defects Oracle Audio Technologies will repair the defective item within this warranty period The original bill of sale from an autho...

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