Genuin Audio Pearl Operation Manual

Built-in phono preamplifier in turntable drive

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Operation Manual

Technical Description

Pearl

Built-in phono preamplifier in turntable Drive

Scope of Delivery

The phono preamp Pearl is an integral part of Genuin Audio's turntable Drive.

It allows the use of cartridge systems based on the principles Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving

Coil (MC), also in the variant "High Output".

Please follow the instructions in the Drive's operation manual to start it with the phono preamp

Pearl. The Pearl can be connected to any Cinch / RCA line input of a commercially available

pre-amplifier or integrated amplifier.

Cables up to 4 meters long can be connected to the output sockets of Pearl (in Drive). Since the

low output resistance is less than 50 Ohm, significant interactions between cable capacitance

and output resistance are negligible. Nevertheless, the cable capacitance should be below 150

pF/m.

No additional ground wire is required.

Comprehensive settings can be configured via the DIP switches on the left side on the back of

the drive. By changing input impedance, amplification and capacitance (MM only), it is possible

to tailor Pearl perfectly to the selected cartridge systems and the individual preferences of the

listener.

You can adjust all switches during operation - with one important exception: the MM/MC switch!

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Page 1 Pearl. The Pearl can be connected to any Cinch / RCA line input of a commercially available pre-amplifier or integrated amplifier. Cables up to 4 meters long can be connected to the output sockets of Pearl (in Drive). Since the low output resistance is less than 50 Ohm, significant interactions between cable capacitance and output resistance are negligible.
Page 2 MM/MC The phono preamp Pearl always works in the symmetrical (balanced) amplification mode when using MC systems, or the asymmetric (unbalanced) amplification mode when using MM systems. The changeover is done via switch MM/MC.
Page 3 Amplification MC The MC Gain DIP switches change the amplification of the MC stage. The overall amplification of the phono preamp Pearl is always the sum of MC and MM amplification. For inactive switches, the MC gain is 20 dB.
Page 4 There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. Always leave repairs to trained professionals. Warranty will be void if the product has been handled by unauthorized persons. In case of repair, please contact Genuin Audio or your authorized dealer. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice and does not constitute any obligation on the part of Genuin Audio.