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PH-302 MkII
Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual
carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper
installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included
in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new
Cary Audio Design product.
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- Page 1 NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ......................2 Introduction ............................5 Specifications ............................. 6 Features .............................. 7 Operation ............................8 Installation Unpacking ............................9 Warranty Card..........................9 Break-In Period ..........................9 Service and Care Factory Service ..........................10 Non-Warranty Repairs ........................10 Limited Warranty .......................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
ALERT: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the component. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions of your Cary Audio equipment should be read before power is applied to the equipment. - Page 4 AC power source. Many modern electronics products feature automatic turn-on circuits that may be activated during an installation, causing the potential for damage to electronic components and/or speakers. Such damage is not covered by product warranties and Cary Audio specifically disclaims responsibility for any such damage.
- Page 5 INSTALLATION 26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 6: Introduction
Cary Audio family of high- end audio products. For the analog lover the PH-302 MkII is a magical blend of art and technology that will add to your music listening enjoyment hour after hour. Experience the PH-302 MkII, experience what vacuum tubes can do to low output moving coil playback. -
Page 7: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS This section describes the basic specifications of the PH-302 MkII phono preamplifier at the time of printing. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation................................CIRCUIT TYPE Direct Coupled, Single-ended Class A ................................GAIN, MM PHONO SECTION 38 dB, using triode vacuum tubes ................................ -
Page 8: Features
FEATURES Front Panel ................................POWER SWITCH On/off toggle switch ................................MM/MC SWITCH Toggle to change from mm to mc ................................MUTE/OPERATE SWITCH Mutes output of preamplifier ................................POWER LED Indicates AC power ON ................................OPERATE LED Indicates ready for operation ................................ -
Page 9: Operation
Starting with serial number 130540. The PH-302 MkII phono inputs have been changed in their operation with respect to the resistance loading switch on the back of the unit. The phono inputs have been changed in order to maximize the volume level and to provide a lower noise level when using moving coil phono cartridges. -
Page 10: Installation
The tubes and capacitors take approximately 100 hours of music playing to fully settle in for peak performance. The PH-302 MkII will seem sterile or thin sounding right out of the box. After the first couple of hours you will notice increased depth and tighter bass. This break-in period defies all engineering theory, but is true with most audio amplifiers. -
Page 11: Service And Care
Cary Audio component. Non-Warranty Repairs Cary Audio will provide repair service for its products charging on a time and expense basis. At this time, the standard non-warranty service bench fee is $125 for the first hour and $95 per hour thereafter. Parts used for repairs as well as return shipping are additional. -
Page 12: Limited Warranty
5. Accessories, including but not limited to, batteries, cables, mounting hardware and brackets, cleaning accessories, antenna and detachable power cords. 6. Warranty is void if purchase was made from anyone other than an authorized Cary Audio dealer. Who May Enforce the Warranty? This warranty extends to products purchased directly from Cary Audio or an authorized Cary Audio dealer. - Page 13 How You Can Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
- Page 14 International Purchasers (Export Markets) Cary Audio warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within the United States. It provides no other warranties, expressed or implied. If you are living outside of the United States, please consult your local dealer or distributor to determine the details...
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