Clef Audio Conductor-LP Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Conductor-LP...
  • Page 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Soloist-50. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. This product must be terminated with a three-conductor AC mains power cord that includes an earth ground connection.
  • Page 4 From all of us at Clef Audio, Thank you for choosing our product.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Unpacking .......................6 Installation Considerations ................7 Power Requirements ...................8 Special Design Features ..................9 Acknowledge .......................10 Front Panel ......................11 Rear Panel ......................12 Power Supply Unit .....................13 Care & Maintenance ..................14 Warranty.........................15 Specifications .......................16 Dimensions ......................17...
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Caution! DO NOT attempt to lift the Conductor-LP while bending at the waist. When lifting, stand as straight as possible using the leg muscles to lift. When unpacking the Conductor-LP: DO save all packing materials for possible future shipping needs.
  • Page 7: Installation Considerations

    Conductor-LP must be protected from humidity - if the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm room, leave the unit for an hour...
  • Page 8: Power Requirements

    For best performance, make sure power is connected to the AC mains connector at all times. During normal operation, do not use the power switch (on the rear panel) to power off the Conductor-LP. Instead, use the on/off button to place the Conductor-LP into standby.
  • Page 9: Special Design Features

    Special Design Features Low Noise The Conductor-LP has a very accurate RIAA equalization curve. This High Gain Design Circuit curve is accurate to better than 1/10 dB over 10 octaves. The accuracy of this curve does not vary with an adjustment change of gain or cartridge loading.
  • Page 10: Acknowledge

    Typically if the cartridge sounds too bright more capacitive loading will be required. The typical Moving Magnet cartridge has a fairly predictable output. The Conductor-LP gain in moving magnet is fixed at 42dB and Resistive loading is fixed at 47k-ohm Moving Coil...
  • Page 11: Front Panel

    The numbers in the front panel illustration shown above correspond with the numbered items that begin below. On/Stand by Button When the Conductor-LP is powered on, pressing and releasing the On/Off button places the Conductor-LP standby or takes the Conductor-LP out of standby...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    GROUND Conductor-LP RIGHT LEFT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL INPUT Phono Preamplifier RIGHT LEFT CHANNEL CHANNEL OUTPUT DC POWER INPUT OUTPUT UNBAL UNBAL BALANCED BALANCED Design and Manufactured by CLEF-AUDIO COMPANY LIMITED Bangkok THAILAND www.clef-audio.com Rear Panel The numbers in the rear panel illustration shown above correspond with the numbered items that begin below.
  • Page 13: Power Supply Unit

    POWER ON/OFF Conductor-LP Phono Preamplifier Supply Conductor-LP DC POWER OUTPUT Design and Manufactured by CLEF-AUDIO COMPANY LIMITED AC IN 220V 50Hz Bangkok THAILAND www.clef-audio.com Power Supply Unit The numbers in the illustration shown above correspond with the numbered items that begin below.
  • Page 14: Care & Maintenance

    • Use a soft, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and fingerprints from the Conductor-LP exterior surface. Do not use a cloth made with steel wool or metal polish. If needed, this cloth can be dampened with isopropyl alcohol. Do not dampen the cloth with Benzene, acetone-based cleaners, and other commercial cleaners.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    (e.g. overdriving the amplifier or speaker, excessive heat or cold or humidity, outdoor installation), or from service or repair which has not been authorized by Clef Audio.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications Gain 40 dB @ 1 KHz (MM) 52 dB @ 1 KHz (MC) 62 dB @ 1 KHz (MC) 72 dB @ 1 KHz (MC) RIAA Response +0.1 dB 20-20 KHz Distortion < .05 % THD @ 20 volts balanced @ 1 KHz Maximum Output 20 volts rms.
  • Page 17 Dimension, Conductor-LP 320 mm Clef-Audio Conductor-LP R-load C-load 100 mm Gain Input GROUND Conductor-LP RIGHT LEFT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL INPUT Phono 85 mm Preamplifier RIGHT LEFT CHANNEL CHANNEL OUTPUT DC POWER INPUT OUTPUT UNBAL UNBAL BALANCED BALANCED Design and Manufactured by CLEF-AUDIO COMPANY LIMITED Bangkok THAILAND www.clef-audio.com...
  • Page 18 Clef Audio Company Limited 33/83 Soi Narknivas Narknivas Rd. Ladprao Bangkok 10230 THAILAND Telephone: (662)-932-5981, (662)2-932-5982 Fax: (662)-932-5982 Email: info@clef-audio.com Website: www.clef-audio.com...

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