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Getting Started
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Getting Started
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Owner’s Reference
GCPH Phono Preamplifier
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Once your new GCPH is unpacked, you’ll need to find a convenient place to set it. Keep the GCPH
away from magnetic fields such as those produced by transformers, power amplifiers, etc. This is a
very high gain preamplifiers and is sensitive to radiated noise.
There are several ways to mount the GCPH: on a shelf next to the preamplifier, or on a dedicated
turntable stand. It is important to have the GCPH located as close as possible to the turntable and to
use as short a cable as possible from the turntable to the GCPH. This will help lower noise.
The GCPH can benefit from aftermarket isolation devices such as cones, spikes and Sorbothane
pads.
Once you have chosen the location for the GCPH you can use the supplied AC power cord to connect
it to the AC wall receptacle to get started, or you can use an aftermarket power cord and receptacle.
We strongly recommend the use of a PS Audio xStream Power™ AC cable and a PS Power Port™
AC receptacle to feed the GCPH power. While the supplied power cable is adequate for the task of
setup it is not going to provide the best performance. Choosing any xStream Power cable will make
a significant performance improvement over the stock power cable. An xStream Plus would be our
recommendation.
It is further recommended that you power the GCPH with a PS Audio Power Plant if possible, or a
UPC-200 or Ultimate Outlet if not. Power conditioning with the appropriate equipment will further the
benefits of the GCPH phono preamplifier.
Connections from the turntable should be through high quality audio interconnects with proper
shielding. Using inexpensive, off-the-shelf audio interconnects to feed the GCPH or between the
GCPH and the preamplifier or power amplifier should be avoided if you expect the full benefits of this
high-end audio phono preamplifier to be available. We would recommend using audio interconnects
less than 3 meters in length. PS designs and sells a line of reference quality audio interconnects that
are highly recommended. Please see your PS dealer for details.
Isolation
Power Cables
Location
Use a Power Plant
Audio
Interconnects
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