Clearaudio statement phono User Manual

User manual

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statement phono

Dear Clearaudio-customer,
Thank you for choosing the

statement phono

preamplier, a high quality product made in Germany

by Clearaudio.
To avoid misuse and achieve the best possible results with your

statement phono

preamplier, ple-

ase read the instruction and user manual carefully.
The design of the Clearaudio

statement phono

preamplier revolutionizes the reproduction of vinyl

records to a standard barely imaginable.

The fully symmetrical circuit topology of the statement phono preamplier together with the ability
to use either RIAA, or almost any other phono equalization curve makes the

statement phono

pre-

amplier one of the most exible and sophisticated phono preampliers in the entire audio world.
Hand selected and matched electronic parts such as extremely low noise resistors and non-magnetic

silver-glimmer capacitors contribute towards the phenomenal performance.

- Fully symmetrical analogue circuit

- Extremely low noise resistors and non-magnetic silver-glimmer capacitors

- Remote control input load adjustment

- RIAA and fully adjustable equalization curves

- 2 phono inputs

- 3 additional analogue inputs

- Fully symmetrical accu power supply in separate, massive housing.

- Double shielded case construction
We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new Clearaudio

statement phono

preamplier!

Clearaudio electronic GmbH

This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply.

User manual

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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Contents

1. Packing overview ................................................ 4

2. Setup ................................................................... 4 - 5

3. Back view of the

statement phono

..................... 6

4. General information of the display modes .......... 7 - 10

5. Safety instructions .............................................. 10

6. Service ................................................................. 10

  7.Technicalspecications......................................11-13

Warranty information .............................................. 14

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1. Packing overview

The Clearaudio

statement phono

is delivered in special packaging to ensure its safe transport.
Retain this original packaging for any future transportation. Please check the contents immediately
after unpacking:

• Clearaudio

statement phono

preamplier

• External power supply

• 1 Power cord

• 2 Connection cords

• User manual

• Warranty card

• Clearaudio quality control card

T o achiev e the full performance of the

statement phono

preamplier, please read the instruction and

user manual carefully.
The following pages will ensure the best performance and will help to avoid any misuse.

2. Set up

2.1. Placement of the

statement phono

The

statement phono

should be placed close to the turntable in order to use as short as possible

phono cables between the tonearm and the

statement phono

. The best connection between the

cartridge and the

statement phono

will be achieved with a direct-wired tonearm.

The

statement phono

should be placed as far away as possible from motors, transformers, power

ampliers or any other source of hum-inducing magnetic elds.

2.2 Applying Power

The external power supply contains two separated power supplies, which provide four individual
supplies to each channel. Before applying power, check the voltage indication on the external power

supply is correct for the local AC power in your country. Connect both 15-pin D-Sub-connectors to
the

statement phono

and lock with the integrated screws, then connect the AC power cord and turn
on the AC power-switches on the power-supplies.
After 3-5 seconds the “Mute LED” turns off and the signal outputs are working.

Note:

Never disconnect the D-Sub connector from the

statement phono

if the power supply is still on.

Before you disconnect the D-Sub connector from the power supply or from the

statement phono

,

make sure, that the AC Power switch is in the OFF position! Only then you can disconnect the D-Sub

connectors.
For optimal audio performance we recommend that the statement phono is left continuously swit-

ched on stand by made to minimize thermal cycling of the components.

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2.3 Input and Output Connections

The quality of the interconnect cables are extremely important in realizing the full sonic potential

of the Clearaudio

statement phono

. Ideally the interconnect needs to be symmetrically designed,

not coaxial.

Inputs and outputs for left and right channels are marked accordingly on the rear panel.
If you are using the unbalanced RCA-Inputs, the ‘Input Select Switch’ must be in the “Unbalanced”

position, if using the XLR connector the switch must be set to “Balanced” it valids by balance+.
By Statement are everything other.

To achieve the best high delity performance you also can connect the

statement phono

directly to

your power amplier. The automatic mute function will prevent any noise from reaching the louds-

peakers if the statement phono is turned on or off while the power ampliers are still turned on.

2.4. Minimizing Hum
Note: You should minimize hum before listening to an LP record!
Also we recommend the use of phono cables with symmetrical design such as Clearaudio “Quint”

or “Sixstream”.
To minimize hum and other undesirable noise, if possible you should use the balanced inputs and

outputs.
Also always take care to ensure an effective ‘Ground’ connection to your turntable.

Please note:

Phonopreamplier are devices with a high signal gain, because the voltage which is supplied by
the cartridge of the turntable is very low (in the range of a few µV). For this reason high frequency

interference signals are noticeable reinforced. A complete blocking of these interference signals in
the device would degrade the audio performance.

A result could be that high frequency interference, for example from the 230 V net or 115 V AC will
affect the sound quality.

The device should therefore not operate near to high frequency generating devices such as mobile

phones or modems or electricity networks for data transport (PLC).

3. Rear view of statement phono

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Pin connections: Inputs and Outputs
XLR:

Power Supply
15-pin. D-Sub Connector:

Pin 1 = GND (Shield)
Pin 2 = Hot (+)
Pin 3 = Cold (-)

Pin 1, 9 = -18 V output class A buffer
Pin 2 = GND remote control
Pin 3, 5, 10, 13 = GND
Pin 4, 11 = -18 V phono preamps
Pin 6, 14 = +18 V phono preamps
Pin 7 = +15V remote control
Pin 8, 15 = +18 V output class A buffer
Pin 12 = remote

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Pic. 1: Back view of the

statement phono

If you use a mobile phone near the

statement phono

, the audio

performancecanbeinuenced!

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4. General information of display modes

The letters in the display will be highlighted in each menu step or in any location you are.

DANGER

overlimit

signal

sleep

mode

please

switch off

Input signal is too high >
please degrase phono gain
(54dB>34dB) or preampli-

er gain (20dB>12dB)

If the unit is not in use or if

there is no music signal for 3

minutes, the unit will automati-

cally switch to stand by mode.

Any signal on chosed input will
switch on the unit automatically.

This screen appear, if the

unit leave without any
signal on chosed input

>10min. Please, switch off

the unit on power supply

MENU:

< INPUT

menu

< control >>

< setting

menu

< INPUT

< control

< setting >>

Turn the menu control to

choose the indicated menu

item.

Push the menu button to

select / enter.

The three main settings:

- input

- control

- setting

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2100A DO tl.PHONO1/2

< phono 2

< line 1

input

< phono 1

< line 2

< aux

2100B DO tl.PHONO1/2

input

< aux

< phono 1

< phono 2

< line 1

< line 2

2100C DO tl. LINE 1

< line 1

< line 2

< phono 1

< phono 2

input

< aux

2100D DO tl. LINE 2

< line 1

< line 2

< phono 2

< phono 1

< aux

input

2100E DO tl. AUX

input

< phono 1

< phono 2

< line 1

< line 2

< aux

Menu for set up of

phono input 1

(XLR – balanced)

Menu for set up of

phono input 2

(RCA Cinch – unbalanced)

Menu for set up of

line input 1

(XLR – balanced)

Menu for set up of

line input 2

(RCA Cinch – unbalanced)

Menu for set up of

aux input

(3,15 jack – unbalanced,

on front pael)

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2100F

DO tl.PHONO1/2 + EQ

input

< phono 1 EQ

< phono 2

< line 1

< line 2

< aux

Display indicates that the

“RIAA Equalization” is

switched on. Only possible

in phono 1/2 mode. For

more information please

see “RIAA Equalization”.

RIAA Equalizer (EQ) on:

+ 6 dB

+ 6 dB- 6 dB

- 6 dB

LOW
50 Hz

MID
6 kHz

HIGH
10 kHz

EQ
switch
on / off

RIAA curve usage described in a follow up appendix!

2100 RETURN

<<

input

< phono 1

< phono 2

< line 1

< line 2

< aux

2200A - PRESET

fce zhasínání je NEAKTIVNÍ

control

< switching off

< overlimit warning

2200B - PRESET fce Overl imit Warning je AKTIVNÍ

control

< display mode

< warning on

Return to “input main

menu”. Choose your input

by turning the menu but-

ton and push to conrm

By pusching “switching on/

off”. - the backround blue

screen switched off in 3

sec after any change you

make on menu per MENU

knob or RC

By pushing “warning on/

off” you can choose whe-

ther the overlimit warning

will be indicated in the

display or not. We recom-

mend that this is left “on”.

Control:

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5. Safety instructions

Important!

• Do not use the

statement phono

preamplier if you see any damage whatever!

• Do not recycle the equipment as domestic refuse!

Please note:

If the device is not used for a longer time, you should switch it off with the switch on
the rear panel to avoid unnecessary Standby-consumption.

6. 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 dea-
ler 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: [phone]

www.clearaudio.de

www.analogshop.de

[e-mail]

To ensure secure transport, only ever ship the statement phono in the original packing!

Clearaudio can only provide the warranty if the

statement phono

is properly re-packed and ship-

ped in the original packing.

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7.Technicalspecications

STATEMENTHighEndPhonoPreamplier

PreamplierPURECLASSA:

Inputs:

- Phono 1

- Phono 2

- Line 1

- Line 2

- Aux

5 (4 x rear, 1 x front)

balanced XLR rear
unbalanced RCA Cinch rear
balanced XLR rear
unbalanced RCA Cinch rear
unbalanced 3,15 Jack front

Outputs:

- Switchable

- Phone

2 back
balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA
1 front

Dimensions (W/D/H in mm): 435 x 350 x 100mm
Dimensions (W/D/H in inches): 17.13 x 13.78 x 3.94 inches
Weight: 12kg

Power supply:

Fully symmetrical line accu - power supply

Main power / channel: 2 x 3 x 18V / 1A
Battery power / channel: 2 x 18 V/3.2 Ah
Power consumption: Max. consumption: 200 watts

Consumption in operation: 50 - 100 watts
Standby mode: 0.5 watts
Off mode: 0.0 watts

Dimensions (W/D/H in mm): 435 x 350 x 100mm
Dimensions (W/D/H in inches): 17.13 x 13.78 x 3.94 inches

Weight: 22kg

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Technicalspecications

statement phono

preamplier:

Nominal input voltage: 0.5 mV/MC mode (+54 dB)

5 mV/MM mode (+34 dB)

Headroom: +12dB
Input load: 8 values, switchable RC (R emote control device)

- 5R, 25R, 50R, 100R, 250R, 500R, 1k, 47k

Main gain / 1 kHz: +54 dB MC mode

+34 dB MM
mode
switchable
MPS (Menu Pre Setting)

Subsoniclter: -24 dB/octave @ 20 Hz, switchable RC

(Remote control device)

RIAA accuracy: + 0.05 dB/20-100 kHz
Phono equalizer: 3 bands, +/- 6 dB, switchable RC

(Remote control device)

50 Hz, 6 kHz, 10 kHz

S/N*:

- 5 mV/1 kHz/+50 dB:

- 0.5 mV/1 kHz/+70 dB

-82 dB

-90 dB (“A” weighted)

-72 dB

-80 dB (“A” weighted)

THD +N*:

- 5 mV/1 kHz/+50 dB:

- 0.5 mV/1 kHz/+70 dB:

- total gain +50 dB:

< 0.008%
< 0.0035% (“A” weighted)

< 0.03%
< 0.015% (“A” weighted)

<0.004% /1 kHz/Vout=10 V
<0.0003% (“A” weighted) / 1 kHz/Vout=10 V

IMD*:

- 5 mV/1 kHz/+50 dB: < 0.01%

<0.0035% (“A” weighted)

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Technicalspecications

statement

linepreamplier:

Nominal input voltage: 4 V/1 kHz @ +12 dB

2 V/1 kHz @ +20 dB

Nominal input impedance: 10 kΩ
Gain: 2 values, switchable MPS (Menu Pre Setting)

+12 dB
+20 dB

Nominal output impedance: 10 Ω
Nominal output voltage: > 12 V
Minimal load: 10 Ω

Nominal output power: 2 x 10 W/10 Ω, pure class A
S/N:

- 4 V/1 kHz/+12 dB:

- 2 V/1 kHz/+20 dB:

>98 dB
>104 dB (“A” weighted)

>92 dB
>98 dB (“A” weighted)

THD +N:

- 4 V/1 kHz/+12 dB:

- 2 V/1 kHz/+20 dB:

- total gain +12 dB

< 0.004%
< 0.003% (“A” weighted)

< 0.006%
< 0.003% (“A” weighted)

<0.0008% /1kHz/Vout=10V

IMD:

- 4 V/1 kHz/+12 dB: < 0.006%

< 0.0035% (“A” weighted)

Warranty: 5 years*

* Provided that the warranty card is correctly completed and returned to Clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.

Clearaudio electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions.

Technical specications subject to change or improvement without prior notice.

Product availability is as long as stock lasts.

Copies and reprints of this documents, including extracts, require written consent from

Clearaudio electronic GmbH; Germany

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To achieve the full Clearaudio warranty (

statement phono

5 years), it is necessary that you ll out

and send the corresponding part of the warranty registration certicate /card back to Clearaudio,

within two weeks after purchase.
Only if the product is returned in its original packing Clearaudio can provide the warranty of 5
years. Otherwise Clearaudio provides the legal warranty of 2 years.

ENGLISH

WARRANTY
For warranty information, contact your local Clearaudio distributor.
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to as necessary for insurance purposes or when corresponding with Clearaudio.

IMPORTANT

When seeking warranty service, it is the responsibility of the consumer to establish proof and date of purchase. Your

purchase receipt or invoice is adequate for such proof.

FOR U.K. ONLY
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Pour l‘obtention d‘un service couvert par la garantie, il incombe au client d‘établir la preuve de l‘achat et d‘en corr oborer

la date. Le reçu ou la facture constituent des preuves sufsantes.

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Typenschild auf der Rückseite des Gerätes oder auch in der beigefügten Garantie-Registrierkarte.

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clearaudio electronic GmbH

Spardorfer Straße 150
91054 Erlangen
Germany

Phone/Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
[e-mail]

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Clearaudio accepts no liability for any misprints.
Product availability as long as stock lasts.)
2017

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