Zesto Audio 2011 11
Hookup, Settings and Adjustments
Before you start you will need:
RCA Interconnect cables to your system
Turntable cables, RCA or XLR
Manufacturer specs on your Phono cartridge
1. Is your cartridge MM or MC?
2. Is your MC cartridge high or low output?
3. What is the recommended Ohms load for MC cartridge?
Proper Care and Feeding of your
Vacuum Tube Phonostage
Very Important Read First
The simple rule to remember is “Turn on first, Turn off last”.
It is customary for vacuum tube equipment, as it is first turned on, while
the unit is powering up, to have a brief initial “hum” coming from the
unit, not from the speakers.
It is very important that all of your audio equipment is
turned off
or un-
plugged from the main power before attempting to install this unit.
It is recommended that during normal operation this unit is
turned on
first
for at least 5 minutes before turning on the rest of your system to
prevent damage to your equipment and to get the best performance
from the phonostage.
You should also
turn off
your power amplifiers before making any ad-
justments to the phonostage.
In addition it is also strongly recommended that this unit is
turned off
last
after the rest of your system has been turned off to prevent dam-
age to your equipment.
Not doing so may create a very loud noise that could damage your
speakers or other equipment.
