2) Setting The Gain - Musical Surroundings SuperNova 2 Owner's Manual

SuperNova 2

2.1.2) Setting the Gain

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
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your cartridge.
Gain setting selection will be based on your system characteristics to optimize the
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range of the 11-step Attenuator on the front panel. We recommend the following
process:
Mute the Attenuator and play a favorite LP. Play the loudest section of a familiar
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piece.
Slowly turn the Attenuator to the right until the system is at full volume.
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Use a non-metallic tool to adjust the Gain switches on the rear panel so that the
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"full-volume" Attenuator setting (0dB) is slightly louder than you would ever want
to hear it.
You have now set the proper Gain level for one Phono input. Repeat for the other
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Phono input if you will be using a second turntable or cartridge.
If you are using a line-level source through the Auxiliary input, you may adjust
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the Auxiliary Attenuation to balance it to the Phono inputs for smooth switching.
Do so by playing a familiar CD or line-level signal (again, loudest section). Turn
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the Attenuator to the "full-volume" (0dB) position. Adjust the Auxiliary
Attenuation switches so that the volume is slightly louder than you would ever
want to hear it.
(chart)
GAIN
(dB) 1
40 off off off off
43.5 off off off on
46 off off on off
48 off off on on
50 off on off off
51.5 off on off on
52.7 off on on off
53.7 off on on on
To reduce Gain to below 40dB (with a high-output cartridge) use the -20dB Gain
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switches located on the rear panel.
Note: Always let the unit settle for 60 seconds after any configuration changes are
made before listening. Slowly raise the volume control; this insures that the unit is
stable and will not damage your system if the configuration is not set correctly.
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(Power Amp-Direct configuration)
Gain Settings
switch # GAIN
2 3 4 (dB)
55.6
56.3
56.9
57.5
58.4
58.9
59.4
59.9
switch #
1 2 3 4
on off off off
on off off on
on off on off
on off on on
on on off off
on on off on
on on on off
on on on on
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