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Summary of Contents for SPHINX PHONO EQUALISER
- Page 1 USER MANUAL PHONO EQUALISER...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SPHINX Phono Equaliser 1. UNPACKING ............................3 2. SPHINX WARRANTY CARD ......................3 3. THE PHONO EQUALISER AT A GLANCE ..................4 Front panel..............................4 Rear panel ..............................5 4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ....................6 Installation..............................6 Connecting the mains cable ........................6 Audio connections ............................6 Connecting the pre-amp .......................... -
Page 3: Unpacking
If you need after numerous intensive comparative listening to transport your Phono equaliser at a later time it sessions. It is based on a radically new amplifier will be best protected by the original packing design using special complementary FETs in a materials. -
Page 4: The Phono Equaliser At A Glance
SPHINX Phono Equaliser 3. THE PHONO EQUALISER AT A GLANCE Front panel LED: in green (for Myth Series: not illuminated) Standby... -
Page 5: Rear Panel
(pre) amplifier (if applicable). power outlet (100 - 240 VAC). Control OUT: Connect here the optical cable The mains fuse is placed behind the cover. that goes to another Sphinx component’s O / I : Mains power switch. Control In. -
Page 6: Installation And Connections
Connect the CONTROL OUT of a Sphinx pre-amp to After you have switched the Phono equaliser on with the CONTROL IN (3) of the Phono equaliser. It will the 0./ 1 switch (9) it will always be active. then switch to Standby mode as soon as the pre- This way the electronic circuits will be kept at amp is set to Standby. -
Page 7: Changing The Settings
5. CHANGING THE SETTINGS In that case you may have to change one or more The Phono equaliser may be used with a wide range settings. You should use the following procedures to of cartridges, including the 78 rpm types. -
Page 8: Input Sensitivity (Gain)
It is important to match the input sensitivity of the This setting is specifically for MM cartridges. The Phono equaliser to the output value of the cartridge standard value is 47-pF, but some cartridges need a in use. Only this will ensure the maximum S/N ratio value of 147-pF for optimum results. -
Page 9: Cartridge Type / Input Impedance
SPHINX Phono Equaliser d. Cartridge type / Input impedance e. RIAA or 78 rpm For each cartridge type you need to set the correct The standard replay correction is RIAA, this is also input impedance. suitable for many 78 rpm records. The Phono... -
Page 10: 78 Rpm Filter
After selecting this you have made for future reference. filter the replay quality will be more according to the Then replace the cover and tighten the screws. ‘old’ standards. The Phono equaliser is now ready for use with your audio system. -
Page 11: Operation
The RIAA curve is an international standard curve Once you have finished connecting all components, for 33 and 45 rpm records. This attenuates the you can power on the Phono equaliser with the frequencies above 2120 Hz and amplifies those mains switch O / I (9). -
Page 12: Care And Maintenance
This unit conforms to the EMC interference regulations issued by the EU and to the CE standards. This unit complies with safety regulation VDE 0860 and therefore with international safety regulation IEC 65. Technical specifications may be changed by SPHINX without prior notice if technical developments make this necessary.