Avm P2 User Manual

Setting of cartridge type

Use the mini-switches (3, 6) on the rear panel to set the P2 to MM or MC
depending on the cartridge type. All switches must be in the same position.
For high output MC cartridges set the P2 to "MM" position.

Adjusting the cartridge load

The P2 has two load terminals (5) where You can plug in RCA connectors
with resistors or capacitors soldered in. Refer to the manual of Your cartridge
to chose the correct impedance.

MM: The capacitive load of a MM-cartridge influences the reproduction of
high frequencies. First find out the recommended capacitive load (see
manual of cartridge). Subtract from this value 150 pF for input capacitance of
the P2 and cable. Solder the resulting capacitance into the RCA plugs
connected to the P2's load terminals. Use only high quality polypropylene
capacitors.

MC: First find out the recommended resistive load (see manual of cartridge).
Then see table below for additional resistance values to be soldered into the
RCA plugs connected to the P2's load terminals. Use only high quality metal
film resistors.

Total load resistor Total load resistor

1000 none 75 81
500 1000 50 53
300 429 30 31
150 176 20 20
100 111 10 10

Technical data P2 MM MC

Sensitivity 1,5 mV 180µV
Input impedance 47 kOhms/47 pF 1 kOhm / 1 nF
S/N ratio 79 dB /85 dB(A) 74 dB / 80 dB(A)

Operating instructions

Phono pre-preamplifier /equalizer P2

Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 0,3 dB (RIAA courve)

Power supply 230V / 50 Hz / 3VA (AC adaptor)
Dimensions 145 x 48 x 70 mm
Weight 0,3 Kgs

Issued: 12/2007. Changes reserved without notice

AVM Next Generation GmbH, Daimlerstraße 8, 76316 Malsch

Dear customer,

thank You for purchasing this AVM product. You own now a versatile,
excellent sounding hi-fi component. Before enjoying music, please read
this manual carefully. After that You will know how to use your new
AVM component in the optimal way.

Sincerely Yours

Your AVM-Team

Declaration of conformity (for EC only)

Rear Panel

1 power supply connector 5 load terminals
2 audio output 6 MM / MC-selector left channel
3 MM / MC-selector right channel 7 ground connector
4 audio input from cartridge

We herewith confirm, that the unit to which this manual belongs fulfills the EC
rules necessary to obtain the sign

the necessary measurements were taken with positive results.

AVM Next Generation Audio Technologies GmbH,
Daimlerstraße 8, D-76316 Malsch
Website: www.avm-audio.com, E-mail: [e-mail]

Power supply

insert the supply plug of the AC adapter into the power supply connector (1).
Connect the AC adapter to the mains outlet. Use only the original AC
adapter, other adapters can damage the unit.

CAUTION: In case of thunderstorm or if You leave the house for a longer
time we recommend that You disconnect the unit from mains.

Connection to hi-fi set

NOTE: We recommend that You disconnect mains before You make the

connections.

Turntable: Connect the right and left channel of the turntable's output to the
corresponding audio inputs (4) of the P2. Connect the grounding cable of the
turntable or tone arm to the ground connector (7) of the P2

Amplifier: Connect the audio output (2) of the P2 to any high level input of
Your amplifier. Do NOT use the phono input because the P2 already
amplifies and equalizes the cartridge signal to a high level signal.