Summary of Contents for Whest Audio 60 Series
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Safety Cleaning Connections Cartridge gain and loading Technical specification Fig.1 60 Series rear panel Fig.2 Basic audio connection Fig 3 Gain and load selector Warranty... -
Page 2: Introduction
As you know, this unit is designed to retrieve the maximum amount of information from your vinyl LPs. It does this by using proprietary low noise audio circuitry as well as a newly developed filter which together with the RIAA filter enables the all 60 Series phono stages to playback up to 60Khz. - Page 3 R&D into vinyl playback has developed. Because of the extended hf response of the 60 Series units are able to resolve large amounts of information which are now able to be heard when it was once thought there was nothing...
- Page 4 It is because of the extended hf response and the 60 series’ relationship with the upcoming MCR F10 that the 60 Series excels where others just plainly fail. The 60 Series also incorporates our proven power supply configuration which enables the phonostage to occupy the same case as the transformer without the need of a separate box.
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Page 5: Safety
Please note that there are no user serviceable parts inside. In the unlikely event that this unit needs to be serviced please return it to an authorised Whest Audio service agent. There is a risk of electrical shock if this unit is opened! Please do not attempt to open this unit for servicing or modification unless authorised as it WILL invalidate your warranty. -
Page 6: Cleaning
Cleaning When cleaning the unit please do not use any liquids as it may enter the unit causing it to malfunction. We recommend applying a very small amount of engineering oil such as WD40® to a lint free cloth to clean the unit. Engineering oil is a tried and tested method of cleaning aluminium panels. - Page 7 If the mains voltage is different, please consult your authorised Whest Audio dealer. All 60 Series units come supplied with an Audiophile grade interconnect as well as a computer grade interconnect for transferring your LPs to your computer.
- Page 8 OFF position. First disconnect the turntable from the amplifier/preamplifier or other phonostage. Connect the turntable leads to the 60 Series observing the colour codes for channel Connect the ‘grounding’ lead from the turntable arm lead to the grounding post on the 60 Series Connect the output of the 60 Series to the amplifier/preamplifier aux/line input.
- Page 9 6-12 hours is sufficient time for the sensitive components to find their ‘steady state’ working temperature. The 60 Series has been designed to be simple to integrate into any audio or computer based system. Please familiarise yourself with the rear panel layout Fig. 1 as it will make connecting,...
- Page 10 Your phono stage comes supplied with a special interconnect to connect to your computer soundcard analog input or media recorder. The 60 Series can be connected to your computer sound card analogue audio input or media recorder while the unit and computer are in the ‘on’ position.
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Page 11: Cartridge Gain And Loading
Cartridge gain and loading (Fig. 3) Your 60 Series comes preset for a moving coil cartridge requiring a gain setting of 65dB and a load setting of 100ohms. This will be fine for the majority of moving coil cartridges. If however your cartridge requires a different setting you can either ask your dealer to set... - Page 12 - slide GAIN switch no. 1 indicating 43dB and LOAD switch no. 6 indicating 47kohms (MM) to set the 60 Series for moving coil with a output value of 0.24mV - set all the switch positions to the ‘off’ position - slide GAIN switch no.
- Page 13 +44 (0) 203 176 0376. Whilst changing the load and gain settings, the lid and/or front panel may end up covered with fingerprints – please read the section on cleaning to bring the 60 Series up to its former glory!
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Page 14: Technical Specification
Technical specification Model No.: 60 Series dual mono phonostage RIAA curve accuracy: 16Hz – 20Khz +/- 0.14dB Frequency response: 5Hz – 72Khz +/- 1.0dB Working band: 15Hz – 60Khz MM Gain: 43dB 47Kohm MC Gain 50dB and 72dB to suit all 0.15 – 5mV cartridges... - Page 15 Supplied in package: 1 x 60 Series dual mono phonostage 1 x Audiophile RCA interconnect 1 x Audiophile 3.5mm plug to 2 x RCA computer/ audio cable 1 x QR code card. Linked to the our website...
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Page 16: Warranty
Whest Audio reserves the right to charge a handling fee if a returned product is found to be not under warranty, according to the conditions below. - Page 17 1. This limited warranty is valid only if proper registration of this product is made in the way described above. 2. If Whest Audio repairs or replaces the product, the repair for the defect concerned, or the replaced product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
- Page 18 5. In no event will Whest Audio Limited be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever arising from purchase, use or inability to use this product. 6. There are no express warranties, whether written or oral, other than this printed limited warranty.
- Page 19 WARRANTY REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT Whest Audio Q West Suite 2.07 1100 Great West Road London TW8 0GP For your records: Model 60Se Pro/ 60S Pro DUAL MONO PHONOSTAGE…………………………………… Serial No. …………………………………………………………………………………………………...……… Purchase Date ………………………………………………………………………………………………...…... Supplier ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..