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PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
Budget a suitable space in which to place the
SSP-2 Phono Preamplifier
.
This space should also be free of excessive heat or dust and large enough to permit easy flow of cool air to the top,
bottom and sides of the unit. Avoid locating the
SSP-2 Phono Preamplifier
where it will be exposed to direct sunlight,
excessive humidity or moisture.
WARNING:
To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Before Power-up
Check and make sure the power button is switched off and the Logo light is off, then attach the grounded IEC power
cable jack to the IEC plug. Keep the power off until all other system connections are completed.
Check that the mains voltage printed on the back of the unit corresponds to the line voltage of the territory you intend
to connect your
SSP-2
.
Delayed Turn On
Since the
SSP-2
is an all tube design
and take time for the filaments of the rectifiers EZ81to warm up and provide
high voltage, provides about 20 seconds delay before the Phono Preamplifier is in full operation.
The Front Panel
The front panel of
SSP-2 Phono Preamplifier
includes just the
Power on-off switch, be sure to depress the
power switch after you finish with all connections. When the power is on the TLA logo lights up.
The Rear Panel
The rear panel of the
SSP-2 Phono Preamplifier
contains all input- and output connectors. The printed rear panel
clearly indicates the function of each connector.
IEC Power Inlet & Fuse Holder
The IEC Power Inlet, on the far left side of the rear panel, where you have to connect the power cable of your choice.
Next to the IEC Inlet is the fuse holder of the mains fuse size 5x20mm that is rated T315mA (Slow Blow) for 230V-240
VAC
or
T500mA (Slow Blow) for 110-120 VAC
In case of fuse burn please replace with same type and rating fuse.
Connecting output cables
Your
SSP-2 Phono Preamplifier
has two pairs of OUTPUT connectors on the rear panel
, a pair
XLR Unbalanced
Outputs and a pair of RCA Unbalanced Outputs, so can accommodate both types of interconnect cables.
The output connectors have color identification for right (RED) and left (WHITE) channels.
You have to connect the right and left channel of your
SSP-2 Phono Preamplifier
to the line input of your preamplifier
accordingly.
Good quality connectors provide added assurance against signal degradation due to contact corrosion. Regardless of
cable or connector material, verify that the contacts are clean, and that the plug‟s outer shield is tight on the jack, to
avoid hum.
Connecting input cables
Shielded RCA (Unbalanced) type plugs should be used to connect the turntable‟s tonearm cable to SSP-2
preamplifier‟s, MC or MM input jacks, depending the type of phono cartridge you are using.
Two pairs of INPUT RCA connectors are located on the far right side of the rear panel of the phono preamplifier.
