Clearaudio Talismann V2 Gold User Manual

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User Manual
Bedienungsanleitung

Version-1.2_E+ D_07.11.13

Made in Germany

Talismann V2 Gold

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Dear audio enthusiast,

Thank you for purchasing the

Talismann V2 Gold

and welcome to the generation of

Clearaudio MC-cartridges.

The

Talismann V2 Gold

is the entry level into the latest "V2" - generation of Clearaudio MC

cartridges providing outstanding performance for less than 1.000 Euros.
A major improvement over its predecessor is the use of the Clearaudio patented

configuration of 8 magnets, which is mainly characterized by the extremely wide dynamic
range.

In common with all the MC cartridges in the new "V2"- generation, the

Talismann V2 Gold

is

fitted with a Micro HD stylus (HD=High Definition) and a precision boron cantilever.

The Micro HD diamond achieves a perfect contact with the record groove walls and by virtue
of its extremely low mass, is able to faithfully reproduce even the most fine musical details.

The body of the new

Talismann V2 Gold

is made out of hand-polished ebony with metal top

plate and an internal metal-alloy resonance-suppressing block. The name "Gold" refers to
the patented MC generator of the Clearaudio

Talismann V2 Gold

, in which the coils are

manufactured from pure 24-karat gold wire.
The combination of these unique features sets the Clearaudio

Talismann V2 Gold

apart

from other MC cartridges in this price range.

Please note:

These operating instructions provide valuable advice for the correct installation of your new
Clearaudio pick-up cartridge. For the fine adjustment however they can only be taken as
approximate values and give only a nearly indication since optimum adjustment will depend
to a large extent on the quality of your record player or tonearm and the data given in the
operating instructions of them.
To ensure complete and accurate installation you should use the available support from
your dealer.

A minimum supporting device recommendation are:

- Clearaudio Test record (Art. No. LP43033/180)

- Clearaudio Setting template (Art. No. AC005/IEC).

- Adjusting mirror or the Clearaudio Azimuth Optimizer (Art. No. EL020)

- Clearaudio Stylus pressure gauge (Art. No. AC094)

Your dealer will be glad to give you any further support, because he keeps all precision
accessories from Clearaudio given for precise adjustments.

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Table of content

1. Mounting procedure 4

2. Adjusting the Tracking Force 4

3. Further adjustments 4

4. Maintenance and important notes 5

5. Service and Warranty 6

6. Accessories 7

7. Technical data 7

Warranty information 14

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The signalpins are marked with the following
colors:

Left output(L+)  white
Left ground  blue
Right output (R+)  red
Right ground  green

1. Mounting procedure:

1.1. Align the mounting holes of the headshell or tonearm with the holes in the
cartridge.

1.2 Attach tonearm wires to cartridge pins, being careful not to add too much force.
Also be sure proper channel and polarity is maintained.

1.3. Insert the screws (M2.5 x 6) through the headshell holes and screw them into the inner
threads of the cartridge body. Tighten the screws until there is no movement of
the cartridge is possible. Don´t overtight the inner threads of the cartridge body.

NOTE:
We recommend using Clearaudio cartridge gold pins (Art.No. CO011) or damage may
result on cartridge pins.

1.4 Mount the headshell onto the tonearm (if not integrated), and adjust the overhang as
per tonearm manufacturer's specifications. Now please tighten the cartridge mounting
screws with the delivered screwdriver.
Take care that the cartridge is sitting flat and have full contact to the headshell.

2. Adjusting the Tracking Force

The correct tracking force is approximately 2.8 gram. Please use only these values, as a
light tracking force (1 gram or less) would allow the stylus to jump on the record grooves
will cause damage. NEVER exceed 4 grams tracking force or damage to stylus or cartridge
may result. If the ideal tracking force cannot be set (e.g. the cartridge is too light for the
arm), please use Clearaudio headshell spacers, available from your dealer.

3. Further adjustments

Proper VTA (Vertical-Tracking-Angle) is set by plain levelling onto the platter with a
distance of 0.3 and 0.5 mm between the record and the lowest part of the body.

The output of the cartridge is about 0.7 mV (most high end phono preamplifiers can handle
this output level). You may also use a MC head amplifier.

All Clearaudio phonostages are always an ideal partner. We achieved the best results with
a loading of 400 Ohms.

Picture 1: Color marking of the signalpins

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4. Maintenance and Important notes

Always keep the stylus tip clean. When dirt is allowed to build-up and records are played
with a dirty or clogged stylus, a " buzzing noise " can be heard. For cleaning the stylus tip
use a high quality cleaning brush or Clearaudio cleaning fluid (Art.No. AC003).

Be extremely careful and always brush only from the back to front!

- When using a liquid such as the Clearaudio cleaner or other organic cleaner, always
take care not to spill any on the cartridge body.

- Make sure the liquid will always contact only the stylus tip or cantilever.

4.1 Important notes

High current which could flow through your MC-cartridge during the plug in procedure could
result in damaging and melting very fine MC-coil wires.
This would be not covered by Clearaudio warranty!
Therefore, please be careful and follow instructions below:

1. Connect the tonearm with the turntable ground with preamplifier ground (before
plugging in the electrical power supply)

2. Mount the MC-cartridge into the tonearm

3. First plug the tonearm cable into the phono inputs and your preamplifier

4. Preamplifier volume control must be set fully down (position " 0 ")

5. Plug the main power cord into your electrical power supply

6. Switch "ON" your preamplifier

7. Your MC-cartridge is ready to play!

 There is a very high possibility of damaging your moving coil cartridge, while

connecting or disconnecting to a preamplifier or phonostage which is not properly
grounded.

 If the ground of your preamplifier and ground of your tonearm and turntable are not

connected together, there could be a dangerous situation for your MC-cartridge
(which will be not covered under warranty).
Under such conditions during the procedure of your tonearm first cable-connecting
to your preamplifier, there could be a high hum voltage present! (Depending on
preamplifier-circuit design!)

 Never disconnect your tonearm cable from your preamplifier, while your unit is still "

ON ". Please switch your preamplifier " OFF ", before starting to disconnect your
tonearm connectors from the phono inputs of your preamplifier.