Grandinote Genesi User Manual

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grandinote genesi – user manual

index

introduction Pag. 3

product descrition Pag. 3

specifications Pag. 4

warnings Pag. 5

Positioning Pag. 6

Connections - Rear Panel Pag. 7

front panel Pag. 8

Remote control Pag. 9

settings Pag. 10

Input's volume Pag. 11

black display Pag. 12

Balance Pag. 13

Remote control off Pag. 14

Trasform the input one in line output Pag. 15

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grandinote genesi – user manual

introduction

Grandinote congratulates with you for the excellent choice done, buying this

exclusive line preamplifier, masterpiece of style and technology.
You listened the extraordinary musical caracteristics of “Magnetosolid®” amplifiers:

neutral tone, rich details and harmonics, high speed, big extension, big tight....

without intermodulation distortion, with surprising dynamic range, insuperable
coherence, natural sound...
These and other qualities are the result of studies and extensive research by Grandinote.

product descrition

Grandinote genesi is a audio line preamplifier.

Genesi's circuital essentiality gives an unrivaled completeness and consistency of sound.
Genesi is totally class A, without feedback, full dual-mono, Direct coupling stages: without
capacitors between stages...
It's a device ingegnerized and realized to respect the music signal and to drive at the top
every power amplifier.

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specifications

 Line preamplifier
 Four balanced inputs XLR (full-balanced)
 One balanced output XLR (full-balanced)
 Frequency response 0,5Hz - 650 kHz
 Gain = 10
 Class "A"
 Direct coupling stages: without capacitors between stages
 No feedback
 Full dualmono
 Weight 18kg
 W=318 x H=196 x L=408 [mm]
 Voltage power supply 230V
 Absorption 30W

note:

These specifications will can change without the obligation to report, by Grandinote.

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warnings

For the correct and sure use of this product, Grandinote recommends the study and the
application of this warning list.

 Don't open the device.
 Don't turn off and turn on quickly the device.
 Before connecting/disconnecting cables, turn off the device and wait one minute.
 In case of malfunction, contact Grandinote's assitance.
 Don't close the vents of cooling of the device.
 Don't put objets or liquids in the vents of cooling of the device.
 Have care the device is supported by correct stand, in functio of the weight of the

device specificated in this user manual.

 Don't strike and don't shake the device.
 Temperature range from to 0ºC to 35ºC.
 Don't approach the device to water, acid, or dangerous substances.
 Don't put every object on the device.
 Clean only with a dry cloth, or slightly damp with water and neutral soap.
 Be sure the power supply net is correct with the device's specifications.
 Be sure the electrical load, on the output connectors, has the correct specifications

for the device.

 Don't be short circuit between the connectors with other connectors, ground, the

device's body or other potentials.

 Connect the inputs audio, only to appropiate and properly functioning audio

sources.

 Don't put potentials or currents not appropiate in the device's inputs, only "LINE"

signals.

 Handle the device with care, for don't damage it, or other things or persons.
 Use the device only for audio amplification and not for other applications.
 Keep the device away from pets, child or other people, who with a inappropiate use

can cause damage.

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