SPHINX PHONO EQUALISER User Manual

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USER MANUAL

PHONO EQUALISER

SPHINX Phono Equaliser

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1. UNPACKING.......................................................................................................................................3

2. SPHINX WARRANTY CARD ..............................................................................................................3

3. THE PHONO EQUALISER AT A GLANCE........................................................................................4

Front panel...................................................................................................................................................4

Rear panel ...................................................................................................................................................5

4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS..............................................................................................6

Installation....................................................................................................................................................6

Connecting the mains cable ........................................................................................................................6

Audio connections .......................................................................................................................................6

Connecting the pre-amp ..............................................................................................................................6

Connecting the turntable..............................................................................................................................6

Connecting the optical cables ...................................................................................................................... 6

5. CHANGING THE SETTINGS..............................................................................................................7

Removing the cover.....................................................................................................................................7

a. LED: Project or Myth Series standard......................................................................................................7

b. Input sensitivity (Gain) .............................................................................................................................8

c. Input capacity (MM)..................................................................................................................................8

d. Cartridge type / Input impedance.............................................................................................................9

e. RIAA or 78 rpm........................................................................................................................................9

f. 78 rpm filter.............................................................................................................................................10

Replace the cover......................................................................................................................................10

6. OPERATION......................................................................................................................................11

Switching on...............................................................................................................................................11

Standby......................................................................................................................................................11

Switching off...............................................................................................................................................11

7. THE 78 RPM MODES .......................................................................................................................11

8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................12

9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................12

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Sphinx
Phono equaliser!

You are now part of an ever-increasing group of
quality-conscious audiophiles using Sphinx
products.
We are very proud of the tradition connected with
the SPHINX name, especially concerning audio
quality perfection.
This manual will help you to gain a maximum
amount of pleasure and quality from your new
Sphinx Phono equaliser.

The Phono equaliser active MM and MC phono pre­preamplifier is the first to obtain the extremely high
audio quality standards of the Sphinx product line.
The design has therefor been only been finalised
after numerous intensive comparative listening
sessions. It is based on a radically new amplifier
design using special complementary FETs in a
single housing (the same that are used for the
Project Eight preamplifier). This is guarantees ultra­low noise and an incomparable transient response.
It offers numerous user adjustable settings for MM
and MC (Gain, Impedance, etc.). This enables you
to fine-tune the Phono equaliser to almost any
cartridge on the market.

It is however not confined to the regular MM and
MC cartridges but in addition offers special settings
for the use of 78-rpm records!
One of which is a specially designed filter: this
ensures the correct playback correction curve. And
thus prevents the usual annoying increased surface
noise of the records when played via ‘normal’
phono preamps. It restores the actual sound quality
of the records.

To obtain the maximum quality from this Phono
equaliser it is necessary to use it with top quality
audio components, preferably with other Sphinx
components.
The Phono equaliser may be used with
components from the Sphinx Project Series, the
Myth Series and even with non-Sphinx products.

Your local dealer will be able to answer any
questions concerning other Sphinx audio
components.

1. UNPACKING

Before leaving the factory every Phono equaliser is
subjected to stringent and extensive technical and
exterior quality inspection.
This ensures you will enjoy many years of high
quality audio performance from a perfect-looking
product.

After unpacking your Phono equaliser we therefore
recommend you carefully check it for any transport
damage.
In case of damage: please contact your Sphinx
dealer immediately and retain all packing materials
for possible proof of damage and possible claims.

Even if the component is in perfect condition you
should still keep the packing materials. If you need
to transport your Phono equaliser at a later time it
will be best protected by the original packing
materials.

2. SPHINX WARRANTY CARD

Please take this opportunity to fill out the enclosed
warranty card now! Follow the instructions on the
card or consult your dealer.
Please send the card as soon as possible to the
return address (within 14 days after purchase).

Please read this manual carefully before you
install or use the Phono equaliser. It is
important to familiarise yourself with the
special functions, operation and possibilities
of the Sphinx Phono equaliser.

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3. THE PHONO EQUALISER AT A GLANCE

Front panel

1. LED:
in green

(for Myth Series: not illuminated)

Standby red