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TAG MCLAREN AUDIO PPA20 User Manual

Audio phono preamplifier f3 series

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t e c h n i c a l d a t a
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power
LED
fuse
output
carrier
sockets
220-240V
1
2
~ 50-60Hz
Fuse: T1A L 250V
left
right
serial
PPA 1234567
made in United Kingdom
number
ac supply
socket
input selector
filter selector
button
button
input
riaa/iec
mc/mm
mode
cartridge selector
mode selector
button
button
XLR output
output level
(optional)
button
O U T P U T
right
3
left
right
4
left
level
0 dB
-20 dB
transformer
transformer
transformer
transformer
balanced
balanced
balanced
balanced
(option)
(option)
(option)
(option)
status
power
indicators
button
in 1
in 2
riaa
riaa /iec
mc x 30
mc x 10
mm
direct
filter
mono
mute
phono input
sockets
P H O N O
signal
2
load
signal
1
load
left
left
right
right
ground
ground
terminals
Specification shown may var y for different countries

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Summary of Contents for TAG MCLAREN AUDIO PPA20

  • Page 1 power input selector filter selector status power button button indicators button input riaa/iec in 1 in 2 riaa riaa /iec mc x 30 mc x 10 mc/mm mode direct filter mono mute w e l c o m e cartridge selector mode selector button button...
  • Page 2 . . i n h i - p e r fo r m a n c e , h i - f i d e l i t y All TAG companies perpetually strive TAG McLaren Audio has been created with celebrating a TAG McLaren victor y...
  • Page 3 Direct Current (DC).This is traditionally achieved using The PPA20 is dedicated to those who want to get the very below the audible range and extending far best out of their vinyl records. It can accept the output of two above the capabilities of human hearing.
  • Page 4 The PPA20 has a sophisticated muting The inputs of the PPA20 have the correct The PPA20 unveils, without any system which protects your hi-fi and loading for moving magnet and moving coil...
  • Page 5 • • Precision RIAA equalisation Sorbothane sonic isolation feet, specially designed by • • ® TAG McLaren Audio Independent inputs for two turntables with independent • ground connections Settings for two different types of cartridge • Three gain settings •...
  • Page 6 5. While the above procedure should work with most cartridges, you may find that with your cartridge there is no sound or it is distorted. If this happens, please read the rest of this instruction manual to find out how to set up your PPA20 to work with your cartridge...
  • Page 7 The input you have selected is shown by an LED on the front panel marked in 1 or in 2. Pressing the input button switches the On the back panel of your PPA20 you will find two sets of inputs input from PHONO 1 to 2 and back...
  • Page 8 30 times the gain on mm and is most suitable for low- output cartridges. 1. Because of the large difference in gain, the PPA20 passes through mc x 10 when switching from mm to mc x 30 and back 2.
  • Page 9 If this is less than 100 µV (or 0.1 mV) , use the mc x 30 setting; The PPA20 turns off the output for a short time whenever you mute If it is between 100 µV and 400 µV (0.1 to 0.4 mV), use mc x 10;...
  • Page 10 1. International Electrotechnical Commission 2. A bandpass filter passes a band of frequencies and cuts out frequencies above and below the band. The bandpass filter in the PPA20 allows through frequencies between 40 Hz and 20 kHz 3. You can use the mono setting to check the wiring of your cartridge. Play a stereo record.
  • Page 11 The direct setting takes full advantage of the extremely wide bandwidth of the PPA20 achieved by the use of ‘Straight Line Technology’. When filter is selected the bandpass filter is To minimise the possibility of mains hum in your system: switched on.
  • Page 12 All the units in the TAG McLaren Audio F3 Series are double Use the outputs to connect your PPA20 to an amplifier or for tape insulated and do not require safety ground connections. recording. The low-impedance (50 ) outputs are buffered and will drive long cables or several inputs in parallel if required.
  • Page 13 The input impedance of in less noise, especially if long cables are used. This type of the PPA20 is matched to the two types of cartridge in common connection is often used in professional applications.
  • Page 14 (in pF) that the cartridge needs. TERM TERM is the factory-fitted input resistance of the PPA20 which is the capacitance of the leads between the cartridge PPA20 LEAD is 47 k when set to mm and 470 when set to mc.
  • Page 15 first few hours of operation. The electronic components will then have reached and settled down to near- If the mute light on the front panel of your PPA20 stays on, it may perfect specification. be an indication of such strong interference that the PPA20 is protecting itself and any amplifier/loudspeakers connected to it.
  • Page 16 There is a fuse in the power socket on the back of your PPA20. The only service you should do to your PPA20 is described on the To change the fuse, unplug the power cable and pull out the fuse left.
  • Page 17 This section is for those of you who really want to know the ‘insides’ OUTPUT 1 phono socket of your PPA20. You will not miss out on any of the functions or OUTPUT 2 phono socket performance of your PPA20 if you choose not to read any further.
  • Page 18 ± 0.2 dB 50 – 60 Hz (10 Hz – 20 kHz) Less than 0.003% 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V Less than 0.006% The voltage is marked on the rear of the unit less than 25 W greater than 98 dB at 1 kHz All other modes greater than 100 dB at 1 kHz...
  • Page 19 Your PPA20 meets or exceeds all the legal requirements listed below: 89/336/EEC EMC Directive (as amended by 93/23/EEC) 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive (as amended by 93/23/EEC) IEC65: 1985 IEC65 A2: 1989 IEC65 A3: 1992 EN60065: 1993 EN50081 -1: 1992 EN55022 Class B:...