Troubleshooting; Specifications - Esoteric E-02 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with this unit, please take a moment to
review the following information before requesting service.
Moreover, the problem might be caused by something other than
this unit. Please also check the operation of the connected units.
If this product still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer
where you purchased it.
The unit does not turn on.
e Check that the power cord is plugged into a working power
outlet.
e Check that the power cord is properly connected to this unit.
No sound is output.
e Turn this unit on.
e Turn the INPUT knob to select an input.
e Confirm that the OUTPUT SELECTOR switch on the back of the
unit is set to the connectors that connect to the preamp.
e No playback sound will be output when the DEMAG button is
on. Press the DEMAG button If the indicator to its left is lit.
Too much humming noise
e Check the cable connecting the grounding terminals on the
record player and this unit.
e Whether or not there is a grounded connection with the record
player can affect the noise sound.
Too much white noise
e Check the audio cables connecting the record player.
e When using an MC cartridge, the load impedance setting can
affect the noise sound.
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Specifications

Inputs
XLR connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pair (L/R) (for MC)
RCA connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pairs (L/R) (for MC/MM)
Input impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC: 10 Ω, 50 Ω, 100 Ω, 200 Ω,
Outputs
XLR/ES-LINK Analog connectors (switchable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pair (L/R)
RCA connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pair (L/R)
Output impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR connectors: 20 Ω
Audio performance
RIAA deviation (10 Hz – 20 kHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±0.2 dB
Total harmonic distortion (1kHz, MM, at rated output) . . . . . . . . . 0.007%
Rated output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA output connectors: 2 Vrms
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA output connectors: 40 dB for MM, 66 dB for MC
XLR output connectors: 46 dB for MM, 72 dB for MC
Input sensitivity (1 kHz, at rated output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 mV for MM,
Maximum input level (0.1% distortion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mV for MM,
S/N ratio (input short, at rated output, IHF-A) . . . . . . . . . . 100 dB for MM,
Channel separation (10 kHz, MM, IHF-A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . −96 dB or higher
Subsonic filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hz, −6 dB/octave
General
Power supply
Model for Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Model for USA/Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Model for Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 220 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 W
External dimensions (W × H × D, including protrusions)
445 × 131 × 377 mm (17 5/8" × 5 1/4" × 14 7/8")
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.5 kg (27 5/8 lb)
Included accessories
Power cord × 1
Felt pads × 3
Owner's manual (this document) × 1
Warranty card × 1
o Specifications are appearance are subject to change without notice.
o Weight and dimensions are approximate.
o Illustrations in this Owner's Manual might differ slightly from pro-
duction models.
300 Ω, 500 Ω, 1 kΩ, 10 kΩ
(switchable using selection knob)
MM: 47 kΩ
RCA connectors: 23.5 Ω
XLR output connectors: 4 Vrms
1 mV for MC
4.8 mV for MC
80 dB for MC