Preface; General Description - Trigon Dialog Owner's Manual

1. PREFACE

Dear Customer,
Thank you for chosing a DIALOG preamplifier. This product is manufactured with
care under strict quality control and is a perfect example of state-of-the-art precision
technology. Even if you are familiar with hi-fi equipment, please take a moment to
study these instructions carefully and follow the instructions contained therein. Keep
this manual for future reference, it is intended as a tool to help you make the best use
of your new preamplifier.
Enjoy your new preamplifier!
Best wishes from your TRIGON - team.

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The DIALOG is a FULY modular pre-amplifier. This principle allows us to continually
stay at the forefront of new technology, without having to replace the entire unit. In
addition this offers you the opportunity to make your preamplifier fit your specific
requests. There are two basic types of modules: input modules and output modules.
FOR basic operation you need at least one input and one output module. As its name
suggests, input modules are linked to the source devices. These modules select and
process the source signals before they are forwarded to the output module(s).
As an example, a phono input module has the task to amplify the very small signal
coming from the turntable and at the same time re-equalize it according to the RIAA
specification. Only then, the signal has the required level and frequency response to
be forwarded to the next stage, i.e. the output module to be subsequently sent to the
power amplifier to drive your loudspeakers. In short, the various input modules
normalize input signals to have a similar and usablel structure so that they can be
processed further. Output modules in turn prepare the signal to be sent to the power
amplifier(s) be further amplified to drive the speakers, or depending on the type of
output module, to a recording device. In addition, depending on the type of output
module, this is where the playback volume is controlled. The currently available
selection of modules includes: Phono, single-ended and balanced analog line input
and a digital module with optical and co-axial S/PDIF and USB inputs. Output
modules include a balanced and a single-ended module which to sets of configurable
line outputs.
The control logic and power supply for individual modules is provided by the base
unit. The base unit is the heart and the control center of DIALOG. A microprocessor
manages and controls all modules and the system automatically detects each
module.
A large portion of the R&D has gone into this audio control center. Today's audio
devices usually include a small computer for ease of use. Remote control is a
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