6
Classic PRE
User Instructions
Connecting analogue audio sources
• Connect a stereo audio interconnect cable between each
analogue source component and one of the analogue
input sockets ‘AN1 - AN4’.
Ensure left and right channels are correctly connected.
Make a note of the input number used for each source as the
inputs can be re-named at the set-up stage.
The analogue inputs are compatible with the connection of
stereo analogue audio sources. These include-
Analogue output from CD/Blu-ray Players
Analogue output from DAB or FM radio tuners
Analogue output from a TV
Analogue tape recorders
Surround decoders
Connecting a turntable
The PHONO/MM input is compatible with turntables fitted
with moving-magnet cartridges (for moving coil cartridges
an external phono stage will be required, connected to an
analogue input). The turntable will have a cable with two
plugs, and often a thin ground wire with a tag.
•
Connect the plugs to the ‘PHONO/MM’ sockets on the
back panel. Connect the white plug to the left socket and
the red plug to the right socket.
•
Unscrew the ‘GROUND’ terminal then fasten the ground
wire (where fitted) under the terminal.
Connecting digital audio sources
•
Using a suitable Toslink optical or digital phono
interconnect, connect each digital audio source to one
of the inputs ‘DIG1 - DIG4’.
Make a note of the input number used for each source as the
inputs can be re-named at the set-up stage.
The digital audio inputs are compatible with a number of
different digital audio sources. These include-
Digital audio output from a CD player
Digital audio output from a TV
Digital audio output from a games console
Digital radio
Blu-ray players
Digital satellite receivers
Digital tape/disc recorders
NOTE: The digital audio inputs are only compatible with 2
channel PCM source material and will not reproduce multi-
channel surround sound.
Important – read before making any audio connections
To avoid possible damage to your preamplifier, it
is essential to disconnect all system components
from the mains supply before connecting or
disconnecting audio interconnects.