Clearaudio Absolute phono inside User Manual
User manual
Bedienungsanleitung
© clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2018/05 Made in Germany
absolute phono inside
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Dear Clearaudio customer,
The Clearaudio
absolute phono inside
is a true symmetrical circuit moving coil phonostage.
The circuit design is identical to the
absolute phono
in-headshell amplication version.
Due to a new breakthrough-technology with true symmetrical amplication circuity, the signal to
noise ratio is improved by approximately ten decibels across the entire audio bandwidth.
The
absolute phono inside
is designed and constructed without compromise.
The sophisticated power supply is located in a separate chassis to keep mains-borne interference
to a minimum. No relays or coupling capacitors are used in the signal path as they would otherwise
degrade the sound. In addition, hand-selected state-of-the-art non-magnetic Clearaudio Silver
Glimmer capacitors are used at key areas throughout the circuit where they further contribute to
the exceptional sound quality.
The
absolute phono inside
features two pairs of phono inputs: one pair of balanced XLR inputs (L/R)
and one pair of unbalanced RCA phono inputs (L/R) as well as a pair of balanced XLR ouputs (L/R).
The
absolute phono inside
is equipped with a bright blue single multi-function switch for ‘On’, ‘O’,
‘Mute’ and ‘Standby’ modes.
The circuitry of the
absolute phono inside
is designed to work perfectly with any moving coil
cartridge from any manufacturer. This is ensured due to the sophisticated current amplication
circuit which eliminates the need to set the correct load resistance and load capacitance.
The optimum operating condition is always set automatically.
Clearaudio wish you the greatest of enjoyment with your new
absolute phono inside.
Warning
Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands.
No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.
CE-MARKIERUNG
Copyright
Recording and playback of any material may require consent. For further information refer to the
following:
- Copyright Act 1956
- Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958
- Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972
- Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders
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1. Installation and setup
Before you start, make sure that the tonearm is correctly installed on your turntable.
To proceed with installation and set-up, please see the rear panel of your Clearaudio
absolute
phono inside.
Rear view:
Please proceed as follows:
1. Connect the tonearm ground wire to the “GND” terminal.
2. Connect the tonearm to the input marked with “phono in R / phono in L”. You can use either
RCA or XLR inputs.
T o a void hum problems by using the RCA Phono input, please make sur e that the RCA or XLR
plugs and the tonearm ground wire are securely connected.
3. Plug the XLR output cable into the XLR output sockets and connect them to your linestage
preamplier.
4. Connect the power supply provided, to the socket marked “DC in” on the
absolute phono
inside
main RIAA unit, then connect this power supply to your mains power supply and switch
the button on “I”.
5. With “DIMMER” you can adjust the light intensity of the blue LED-Ring on the front side.
Important: Please note that you should use only the Clearaudio power supply provided.
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Pic. 1: Rear view
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6. Gently press the push button on the front of the
absolute phono inside
.
The blue LED ring will ash approximately seven times and then glow steadily.
Your Clearaudio
absolute phono inside
is now ready to use and enjoy.
1.1. Mute and On / O modes
To select the mute-mode, briey tap the multi-function button on the front of the
absolute phono
inside
. The LED ring will ash quickly.
To return to normal operation, tap the button again, now the LED ring will glow steadily.
To switch the
absolute phono inside
o, press the button a little longer. At rst the LED ring ashes
quickly and then slower until it expires.
Please note:
Phonostages are devices designed to provide a very high level of amplication. This is necessary
because the electrical signal generated by a phono cartridge is extremely low (usually less than
one-thousandth of a volt). The job of the phonostage is therefore to accurately equalize the phono
signal and boost it to line level (measured in volts).
However, phonostages are by nature extremely sensitive, which leads to the potential problem that
high-frequency interference may also be amplied to a point at which it becomes noticeable.
Unfortunately it is not possible to completely protect the sensitive phonostage circuitry from this
interference without degrading its high delity performance. Therefore care must be taken to
position the phonostage away from sources of high frequency interference such as
mobile phones, modems and powerline communication systems (PLC) in which data is
sent over the mains power network.
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Pic. 2: Front view
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2. Service
Should service be necessary: service for all Clearaudio products should only be carried out by
Clearaudio authorized service personnel.
In case of any repair, the Clearaudio equipment needs to be send to your nearest authorized
dealer or distributor. Only if your dealer or distributor cannot support you please contact
Clearaudio direct:
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
Spardorfer Str. 150
91054 Erlangen
Germany
Tel/Phone: +49 9131 40300100
www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
info@clearaudio.de
To ensure secure transport, only ever ship the
absolute phono inside
in the original packing!
Clearaudio can only provide the warranty if the
absolute phono
inside is properly re-packed and
shipped in the original packing.
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