User manual AUDIO ANALOGUE ARIA 2.0

[. . . ] No part of this manual can be reproduced by any means, transmitted or copied for private or public use without prior authorization from AUDIO ANALOGUE. The information contained in this manual are related to the data kept by AUDIO ANALOGUE at the moment of the issue of this publication; AUDIO ANALOGUE has the right to make changes to this document without prior notice. The unit has been projected and manufactured according to the Community Regulations 89/336/CEE e 72/23/CEE and is marked CE. This unit cannot be used for different purposes other than those for which it has been manufactured. [. . . ] Connect here the cables to your integrated amplifier/preamplifier line input. Connect the ground cable of your record player here to reduce background noise. You may also use this connector to connect Aria to the amplifier ground connector to reduce background noise. In MC mode, total gain may be varied from 93dB to 52, 5dB so as to adapt the unit to low output MC cartridges. This is possible connecting the unit to an amplifier (pre-pre MC) whose gain has to be set according to Chart C Dip switches showing MC stadium only. Set these switches to obtain the load resistance required by the MC cartridge according to Chart A. in general , the best load resistance is indicated in the cartridge parameters. If the out resistance of the cartridge is indicated, you'd better set Aria in resistance at about ten times the previous value. Set these switches to obtain the load capacity required by the MM cartridge according to Chart B. If this value is not indicated or the indicated value produces a too lifeless or brilliant sound, try to set the best value yourself. The package should contain: -Aria preamplifier -Power adapter -Instruction manual If one of the items listed above is missing, please contact your Audio Analogue retailer. After extracting the smallest items from the package, pull out the unit carefully. Where to place Aria Aria is built to amplify even the feeblest sound and is therefore capable to detect signals coming from other units. We suggest you to place Aria at least at 30/50cm away from units that may disturb it, such as TV sets, power adapters and amplifiers. You should also leave at least 5cm around and above the unit and avoid placing it close to heat sources (radiators, heaters, amplifiers, TV sets) to ensure proper ventilation. Plugging and connecting Aria Before connecting Aria to an amplifier/preamplifier, please be sure that they're both unplugged from wall outlets. First of all, set MM/MC switch and the other configuration switches according your cartridges parameters. As a second step, connect Aria out to the desired line in of your amplifier/preamplifier and your record player out to Aria in. Aria turns on and, after charging the power capacitors, it is ready to work. We suggest you to turn the unit off unplugging it from the outlet when the unit is not used for long periods of time or during lightning and electric storms. Notes about how to obtain the necessary gain for a specific cartridge According to the kind of cartridge, you should first determine to use Aria in MM or MC mode. When using a moving magnet (MM) or moving iron or moving flux (MF) , like Grado products, or a high-output moving coil (MC) cartridge, it is preferable to set Aria on MM mode. [. . . ] If your used electrical or elctronic equipment has batteries or accumulator, please dispose of these separately before and according to local requirements. By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling. In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal. For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don't purchase a new product. [. . . ]