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Settings
The three function keys Loading Ω, Loading pF, Gain dB on the right hand side are used to set input impedance,
input capacitance and input gain. All settings are stored automatically.
To find out which type your cartridge is, please consult the literature accompanying your cartridge.
The literature for cartridges should also specify the correct input impedance (low-output MC
cartridges) and the correct input capacitance (high-output MC and MM cartridges), into which the
cartridge is designed to work. If in doubt please consult your dealer.
Loading
Ω
(input impedance)
The button Loading Ω sets the input impedance to desired value (low output MC cartridges: 10Ω-20Ω-50Ω-
100Ω-200Ω-1kΩ or 47kΩ for high output MC and MM cartridges)
Loading pF (input capacitance)
The button Loading pF sets the capacitance for high output MC and MM cartridges. (Input capacitance is
irrelevant for low-output MC cartridges)
pF
- all LEDs off = 47pF. LEDs
pF
100
,
220
and
320
- readout 47pF
Gain dB
Gain for the outputs can be set from 40dB to 65dB in steps of 5dB or 10dB. Any change will be
automatically stored for the chosen input, when input is changed or the unit is switched into standby mode.
Examples of typical settings
Ortofon 2M Red (MM)
input impedance: 47kohms
input capacitance: 100pF
input gain: 40dB
Ortofon X5-MC (High-Output MC)
input impedance: 47kohms
input capacitance: 320pF
input gain: 50dB
Ortofon Rondo Red (Low-Output MC)
input impedance: 10ohms.
input capacitance is irrelevant
input gain: 60dB
Input selector
After the unit is powered on, operating the push button Input selects the inputs. The selected input will be
indicated by the corresponding LED:
1 – Phono 1
2 – Phono 2
3 – Line 3
Sampling frequency
The push button selects the frequency of digital output signal. The selected frequency will be indicated by the
corresponding LED.
Subsonic
The push button turns on and off subsonic filter. The corresponding LED indicates the current status