Redgum RGPH2 Owner's Manual

Phono preamplifer rgph2enr signature series e. amplifolia phono preamplifer range

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REDGUM Audio
E. amplifolia
Phono Preamplifer
range
RGPH2
RGPH2ENR Signature Series
Owner's manual
REDGUM Audio Pty Ltd
401 Belgrave - Gembrook Rd
Emerald, VIC, 3782, Australia
Ph: +61 3 9001 6788
redgumaudio.com
ABN 45 093 132 515

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  • Page 1 REDGUM Audio E. amplifolia Phono Preamplifer range RGPH2 RGPH2ENR Signature Series Owner’s manual REDGUM Audio Pty Ltd 401 Belgrave - Gembrook Rd Emerald, VIC, 3782, Australia Ph: +61 3 9001 6788 redgumaudio.com ABN 45 093 132 515...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Why REDGUM?.............. Unpacking..............Hook-up of your REDGUM Phono Preamplifer..... Using your MM/MC switchable Preamplifer......4 General description of MM/MC switches........4 Before changing switches………………………………....... 4 Setting the switches......………........4 RGPH2 Power Supply..………………........... 5 Choice of turntable..…………………......... 5 Sound characteristics of the RGPH design........6 RGPH2 –...
  • Page 5: Why Redgum

    Now that you’ve heard the story of the Australian River Red Gum, it’s time to listen to your very own REDGUM. We’ve carefully selected and lovingly crafted each piece before coupling it to some of the fnest audio engineering that money can buy.
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Unpacking Carefully unpack and inspect your new RGPH2 Phono Preamplifer. In the carton there should be: the Phono Preamplifer  REDGUM RGAP 05 OFC interconnect  a 9V power pack  an Owner’s manual  Carefully unpack and inspect your new RGPH2ENR Phono Preamplifer.
  • Page 7: Hook-Up Of Your Redgum Phono Preamplifer

    (rather than the Phono Preamplifer). For the RGPH2 model, a 9v power pack/”wall wart” is required to connect power to the Preamp. (Should this not have been able to be supplied to any overseas market, any basic electronic/electrical store shoould have such a unit in stock.
  • Page 8: Using Your Mm/Mc Switchable Preamplifer

    Using your MM/MC switchable Preamplifer General description of the MM/MC switches On the underside of the unit there is a rubber plug. Beneath the rubber plug, 4 DIP (Dual In-line Parallel) switches are visible. The "ON" position is marked on one side of the DIP switches; on the opposite side, the numbers “1, 2, 1, 2”...
  • Page 9: Rgph2 Power Supply

    In fact, any adaptor providing 9v at 300mA (minimum current) through to 12v at 300mA will be suitable. (Current RGPH2 models are rated as 6v to 30v AC or DC, hence the commonly available standard 6v, 9v or 12v adaptors sit perfectly within the stated ratings.) To make life easy, polarity is...
  • Page 10: Sound Characteristics Of The Rgph Design

    Old vinyl records regain their magic! A return to really "clean" levels of vinyl reality. Just like any REDGUM, the sound of the RGPH is crisp, clean & detailed, a special consequence of the very low levels of hiss in all REDGUM designs.
  • Page 11 While it lacks a touch of the Magenta's richness, it compensates with a bit more clarity. The Redgum probably produces a bit less depth, but that may be a product of the Magenta's darker character. Overall, the two units...
  • Page 12: Achieving The Best Sound From Your Speakers

    The angle (“toe-in”) of the speakers At REDGUM Audio we recommend a 30 degree “toe in” angle between the speakers. This provides a strong central image in Stereo, as well as suitable 'timing' to provide good rear projection for Home Theatre. You...
  • Page 13: Your Listening Room

    Your listening room Strange as this may sound, the room itself will have a profound afect on how your audio system responds. In fact, many experts consider the room to be as important to the sound as any other component in your system! Did you ever notice how it’s difcult to talk in some restaurants because you can’t hear each other over all the other conversations...
  • Page 14: Other Helpful Hints

    Other helpful hints Corrosion and sound system terminals Atmospheric corrosion can build up on speaker cable and interconnect terminals over time. Should this occur, removing and re-inserting wires and cables will improve the contact and hence the quality of signal transmission.
  • Page 15: Design Overview

    RGPH2ENR – 2 pc case, one as power supply Dimensions: 95mm (W) x 122mm (D) x 56mm (H) 3.7in (W) x 4.8in (D) x 2.2in (H) Shipping weight: RGPH2 – 0.6 kg/1.4lb; RGPH2ENR – 1kg/2.2lb www.redgumaudio.com...
  • Page 16: Specifcations

    Warranty REDGUM Phono Preamplifers are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship, subject to the following conditions and limitations, for SEVEN (7) years from the date of purchase by the original owner. Warranty claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase, including date.
  • Page 18: Warranty Registration

    Scan and/or email the details on this page (including Serial Number) to warranty@redgumaudio.com. (Not required for Factory Direct purchases.) If you are not the original owner of this REDGUM product, feel free to send your unit’s details to owners@redgumaudio.com so that you can be placed on the REDGUM Owner’s Register.

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