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THALES MAGNIFIER Operating Instructions
Valued customer
Thank you for choosing the THALES MAGNIFIER. This preamplifier is designed for outstanding analogue performance. The device benefits from
our years of experience in vinyl-technology and it impresses by its unique technology and modern functionality.
Take your time to install and adjust the product properly. Please remember to work carefully and to follow the instruction manual step by step.
You will find actual information about our products on thales.swiss.
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- Page 1 THALES MAGNIFIER Operating Instructions Valued customer Thank you for choosing the THALES MAGNIFIER. This preamplifier is designed for outstanding analogue performance. The device benefits from our years of experience in vinyl-technology and it impresses by its unique technology and modern functionality.
- Page 2 Specifications Full Class A amplification All open loop circuits (no negative feedback) for zero time-distortion RIAA equalization via ironless inductors, giving full headroom over the entire bandwidth Fully balanced signal flow from input to output Housing machined from solid aluminium Phono Inputs (Moving Coil) 2x balanced RCA 1x balanced XLR...
- Page 3 Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the THALES MAGNIFIER into operation. The THALES MAGNIFIER is a Class I product. It is essential that it is connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Never try to open your THALES MAGNIFIER when it is powered to prevent the risk of electric shock and burns. Switch it OFF and remove the mains cable from the power supply before any intervention into your THALES MAGNIFIER.
- Page 4 Unpacking THALES MAGNIFIER The THALES MAGNIFIER is packed in a three-layer packaging device. Please open the packaging and remove the content and layers step by step. By packing the device, follow the steps in reversed order. Remove the user manual...
- Page 5 The Thales Magnifier as well as the power supply must rest on a stable support. The cable length between the power supply and the main device is 1.5m. If you need a longer cable, please contact your dealer.
- Page 6 Overview Front The front of your preamplifier features the following operating elements: Push Buttons The seven buttons control the main functions and are surrounded by a multi-colour LED ring, informing you about the status of the related func- tion. Volume Control The knob drives a conventional 270°...
- Page 7 Overview Rear The rear panel of the THALES MAGNIFIER features the connection sockets. Power Supply Connection Left Channel Phono GND Connection Right Channel Line Output Connection Line Input Connection Phono Input Connection Overview Top The top panel features six rotary switches to set specific options for phono input and line output.
- Page 8 Connecting the Power Supply Important Information Before connecting the Power Supply of the THALES MAGNI- FIER to the mains, make sure the Input Voltage stated on the Type Plate (1) complies with the mains of your local electric- ity supply.
- Page 9 Phono Input Stage The THALES MAGNIFIER features two balanced phono inputs for Moving Coil cartridges (MC). Connect the signal output of your turntable to the Balanced Phono Input (MC 1 or MC 2) Connect the GND-plug of your turntable or tonearm to the GND-connector (3) of the phono section.
- Page 10 Line Input Stage The THALES MAGNIFIER features two line-inputs, one for a single- ended and one for a balanced device. Line Input RCA Connect the signal output of any single-ended device to the RCA- connection (1) of the Line Input stage.
- Page 11 Line Output Stage The THALES MAGNIFIER features two line-outputs, one for a single- ended and one for a balanced device. They work independently of each other, so can use both at the same time. If none of them is acti- vated, the unit is muted.
- Page 12 Remote Control The THALES MAGNIFIER comes with a remote control to operate the volume of the device. The remote uses an infrared connection. When using the remote control, make sure there is visual contact be- tween the transmitter of the remote and the infrared receiver of the main unit.
- Page 13 Operation Once the power-switch of the power-supply is switched on, the main unit is ready to be configured for operation: Push the Operation Switch (1). While the button lights in red colour, the unit is warming up. Once the button lights in white colour, the amplifier is in operation.
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