Andover SpinBase - Turntable Speaker System Manual

Introduction

It is all you need to enjoy great sound from your Turntable or Portable Record Player, Bluetooth device, and any wired analog source you may wish to add. Combining Spinbase with the Andover Spindeck Turntable creates a simple and affordable playback system that is easy to set up, sounds great and is a snap to use.
If you need a place to put your Spinbase, we also offer a matching Spinstand that provides a solid platform for Spinbase while providing storage for up to 150 LP's.
Adding our Songbird WiFi Streaming adapter (sold separately) will give your Spinbase access to the Worldwide Web of High Resolution entertainment from the most popular streaming services and internet radio stations.
Contact your local dealer, or check out our website for more information on these accessories.
We sincerely hope that you will be overjoyed with the years of great-sounding, simple to operate, musical entertainment that Spinbase will provide.
To get the most from Spinbase, be sure to thoroughly review this manual and heed the important safety instructions. If you have any questions not covered here please contact Andover Audio support via email (support@andoveraudio. com) or phone (+1 978.775.3670).
With the proper care and operation, your Spinbase will provide many years of trouble-free enjoyment.
Please save the carton and original packaging in case you ever need to move or ship your unit.

About Andover Audio

Since 2012, we at Andover Audio have provided design and manufacturing services behind the scenes to some of the most recognized brands in mobile, professional, and high-performance consumer audio. We now focus our awardwinning skills on our own product line that artfully blends exceptional sound with distinctive design.

In the Box

• Spinbase main unit
• AC Power supply
• RCA signal cable

Rear Panel Connections

POWER INPUT - Connect the provided DC Power supply here first, then plug the supply into the wall outlet.
CERAMIC EQ SWITCH - If your Record Player has a Ceramic Cartridge, flip this switch to ON. Leave it OFF for all other inputs. See pg.8 for more detail.
LINE IN - Use this input to connect a Turntable that has a built-in Phono Preamp, the Line-Out from a Record Player, or any Line Level source such as a CD player or Streaming Audio accessory.
MAGNETIC PHONO INPUT - Connect to a high quality turntable equipped with a Magnetic Phono Cartridge that does not have a built-in preamp, or has its preamp bypassed.
GROUND SCREW - Connect the GROUND wire from turntables with this feature to reduce hum.
HEADPHONE OUTPUT - Connect headphones here. Plugging a device into this jack will turn off the built-in speakers.
LINE or SUB OUTPUT - Use this jack to connect a subwoofer, or to connect external powered speakers or amplifier.

How to Connect your Turntable

Spinbase can be used with many different types of Turntables or Record players. The term Record Player describes an all-in-one device containing speakers. A Turntable is a component which requires connection to a speaker or amplifier. How you connect it to Spinbase depends on the Turntable or Record Player type you have.

1. Component Turntable with Magnetic Cartridge
   This is the most common type of turntable typically used with Spinbase.
   • Connect the Left and Right Phono Plugs to the pair of input jacks labeled "Magnetic Phono".
   • If your turntable is equipped with a GROUND wire, attach it to the ground screw on Spinbase. If this is not securely attached, you may hear excessive hum from the speakers.
   • Place the Ceramic Cartridge switch in the "OFF" position.
2. Component Turntable with Magnetic Cartridge and built-in preamplifier.
   These are also quite common, and you have two options for connection.
   • If your turntable does not have a switch to defeat the built-in preamp, connect the turntable's output to the LINE-IN jacks on Spinbase.
   • If your Turntable has a switch that allows you to bypass its built-in preamplifier, place the switch in the bypass mode and connect it as in example 1 above.
   • Depending on the quality of your Turntable's built-in preamplifier, you may want to try both options and use whichever sounds best to you.
   • Place the Ceramic Cartridge switch in the "OFF" position.
3. All-in-one Record Player
   Spinbase can also dramatically improve the sound of most all-in-one Record Players that already contain built-in speakers.
   • Connect the output of your Record Player to the LINE-IN jacks on Spinbase.
   • If your Record Player is equipped with a Ceramic Cartridge (Most common for this type of product), place the Ceramic Cartridge EQ switch in the ON position.
   • If your Record Player has a Magnetic Cartridge (not common), leave the Ceramic EQ switch in the OFF position.

Using Spinbase

To turn on Spinbase, rotate the central control knob clockwise past the click. The LED pointer on the knob will illuminate to indicate power is on.
All inputs on Spinbase are always active. It is not necessary to switch between inputs. Simply start using the source you want to hear, and turn off the source you don't. You may find this uncommon, but once you become accustomed to it we believe you will find it to be natural and intuitive.

Connecting Bluetooth Devices

Spinbase is easy to connect. No passwords or codes are required.

• Turn Spinbase power on.
• Enter the Bluetooth menu on your phone or other device.
• Select Spinbase.
• Once the device indicates it's "connected", you are ready to play.

Please note: If you wish to connect to a different device, you must first "disconnect" or "forget" the original device. This must be done from the original device.

Bass & Treble Controls

Bass and Treble controls are located on the back panel and may boost or cut their respective frequency ranges. The normal position with unaltered response is indicated by the detent you feel when the controls are centered.

Specifications

Description: Integrated Powered Loudspeaker system with Phono Preamp and Bluetooth receiver.
Music Power: 36W total (2 x 18W)
Acoustic Frequency range: 65Hz – 20kHz +/- 3dB (under laboratory conditions)
Phono input impedance: 47k / 100pF
Line Input impedance: 20k Ohm
Headphone / Line Output: 105mW @ 16 Ohms. Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz
Power Consumption: 19VDC / 2A
Weight: 5 kg / 11 lbs
Dimensions:
Height: 82.55 mm / 3.25"
Width: 446mm / 18"
Depth: 356mm / 13.5"

Room Placement

As with any sound system, where it's placed in your room affects how well the sound fills the space. Spinbase features a 270-degree sound field to provide a spacious, room-enveloping performance that defies its compact size. Sound is emitted from both sides and the front of the unit, so be careful not to block the sound from the sides. Although placement of Spinbase is less complex than a typical component system, following these simple guidelines will result in the most enjoyable sound quality.

• To ensure the most even sound coverage, try to place system near the center of one of the walls. It should be at, or slightly below, ear height for a seated listener.
• Using the optional Spinstand will place the system at the ideal height in most rooms.
• If the unit will be placed in a corner, angle it at 45-degrees so that the speakers on one side are not blocked.
• Keep the sides of the unit unobstructed by solid objects for as much distance as practical, but by at least 12" (~30.5 cm).
• Place the unit on a solid table or component rack. DO NOT use soft vibration isolators or place the unit on a carpet or foam surface. If the support surface is not sufficiently rigid, acoustic feedback may occur.
• Avoid placing the unit in an enclosed bookshelf or cabinet, as this will significantly compromise its performance.

Service
Should you encounter a problem that you are unable to solve, please contact customer service at support@andoveraudio.com, or the dealer that sold you your unit.
If you must return your unit for any reason, it must be safely packed and shipped in its original carton and packing material. Damage that is the result of improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.

Product Cleaning

Use a soft dry cloth, or compressed air. Vinyl surfaces may be cleaned using a mild surface cleaner or a damp cloth.
Do not use harsh or chlorine based cleaner anywhere on the product. Only clean the exterior of the product.
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