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Musical Surroundings SuperNova 2 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Musical Surroundings Presents: The SuperNova 2 preamplifier owner’s manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SuperNova 2 owner’s manual Musical Surroundings Presents: The SuperNova 2 preamplifier table of contents Introduction the SuperNova 2 Standard configuration Power Amp-Direct configuration overview of the setup process front panel rear panel CONFIGURATION OPTIONS: 1) standard configuration 1.1) output connection 1.2) input setup...

  • Page 3: Standard Configuration

    For reasons of convenience, many users will want to connect their SuperNova 2 so that it will deliver a line-level signal. We call this the Standard configuration. In this setup the SuperNova 2 might be one of several sources to be connected to a line-level destination which controls volume and features.

  • Page 4: Front Panel

    SuperNova 2 owner’s manual Front Panel The front panel of the SuperNova 2 provides user controls for source input and, when in the Power-Amp-Direct configuration, Attenuation. The Source Select knob allows switching between three input sources, two Phono inputs for cartridges and one line-level input. The line-level input is used in Power Amp-Direct configuration.

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel The SuperNova 2’s rear panel features left and right inputs (for three sources), left and right outputs (for two configurations), left and right Input Loading and Gain switch banks, Auxiliary Attenuation switch banks, -20db switch bank, ground lug and power module.

  • Page 6: Standard Configuration

    1. Standard configuration 1.1 Output Connection (Standard configuration) In this configuration, the user has chosen to connect the SuperNova 2 to a line-level destination. With power off to all equipment, connect cables from SuperNova 2’s output jacks (fixed output) to the line-in input jacks of the line-level destination.

  • Page 7: Input Setup

    SuperNova 2 owner’s manual 1.2 Input Connections (Standard configuration) Input connections are accepted from two phono sources and one line-level source. Connect cables from turntable(s) to Phono 1, Phono 2 or both. Connect ground wire(s) to ground lug. You are now ready to set the Input Loading and Gain to fit your specific...

  • Page 8: 2) Setting The Gain

    300 ohms, which are provided in the SuperNova 2. The factory setting for is 200pf/50,000 ohms. After setting the switches a user may fine-tune the switch settings by ear to personal taste.

  • Page 9: Battery Power Supply

    The SuperNova 2 Battery Power Supply connects to the wall via the supplied power cord, and to the SuperNova 2 chassis via the supplied ribbon cable. The ribbon cable clips into the power module at the base of the rear panel. Use care not to bend or crinkle the ribbon cable.
  • Page 10 Important warning output to SuperNova to preserve batteries outlet to voltage wall power type WARNING: DO NOT leave the SuperNova 2 connected to the power supply if the power supply is unplugged from the wall. This will damage the batteries.

  • Page 11: Power Amp-Direct Configuration

    2) Power Amp-Direct Configuration (Variable Output) 2.1 Output Connection (Power Amp-Direct configuration) In this configuration, the user has chosen to connect the SuperNova 2 directly to a power amplifier. Connect the SuperNova 2’s variable output jacks to the power amp.

  • Page 12: Input Setup

    2.2 Input Connections (Power Amp-Direct configuration) The SuperNova 2 accepts two phono inputs (Phono 1, Phono 2) and an Auxiliary line- level input. In the Power Amp-Direct configuration all three are active. Connect cables from turntable(s) to Phono 1, Phono 2 or both.

  • Page 13: 1) Setting The Input Loading

    Thus cartridges with an internal impedance of less than ten ohms will be more sensitive to loading settings below 300 ohms, which are provided in the SuperNova 2. The factory setting for is 200pf/50,000 ohms. After setting the switches a user may fine-tune the switch settings by ear to personal taste.

  • Page 14: 2) Setting The Gain

    SuperNova 2 owner’s manual 2.2.2 Setting the Gain (Power Amp-Direct configuration) The Gain switches are located on the rear panel. Use a non-metallic tool to adjust the settings (up=on; down=off). The chart below provides a general guide to choosing Gain settings appropriate to your cartridge.

  • Page 15: Battery Power Supply

    The SuperNova 2 Battery Power Supply connects to the wall via the supplied power cord, and to the SuperNova 2 chassis via the supplied ribbon cable. The ribbon cable clips into the power module at the base of the rear panel. Use care not to bend or crinkle the ribbon cable.

  • Page 16: Warranty Information

    SuperNova 2. If you believe your SuperNova 2 is malfunctioning, please contact the dealer where you purchased the unit, or contact Musical Surroundings at:...

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