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1. Audion Premier Pre Amplifiers User Manual Models Covered Phono Stage MM Head Amplifier MC Line Pre Amplifier Remote Version Line Phono MM Pre Amplifier Remote Version Line Phono MM Plus Remote Version Revision 1 3 Premier 1 Audion International Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the World acclaimed Premier pre amplifier range from Audion Your Audion Amplifier is the result of nearly 20 years exhaustive research and development culminating in our current world class product The chassis is made of anodised aluminium designed to minimise magnetic interference and reduce internal noise to an absolute minimum All our amplifiers are hand built using only the finest components available offering the highest quality Our new look for all of our Pre Amp range represents our guarantee to you of quality Warranty All of our products carry a 2 two year worldwide parts and labour warranty less delivery charges All valves tubes are guaranteed for a period of 6 six months This does not affect your statutory rights Revision 1 3 Premier T Audion International Getting Started Upon opening your box you will find Audion Pre Amplifier Power cord This User Manual Product Registration and Warranty form Valves tubes O1 D ch Please keep all packaging and store in a dry and safe place Carefully remove the Audion Amplifier from its packaging and store both t2. and down buttons change inputs from 1 to 5 and the Record button allows recording via RCA pair No 6 The input marked 1is optimised and should be utilised for your primary source be it CD or external phono stage The input marked 5 conveniently placed next to the tape out is for tape input which can either be accessed by selecting No 5 or by using the tape monitor switch The other inputs are all at line level and can be used for any line level source All models with the exception of the Phono Stage have two 2 pairs of output RCA type connectors which are provided for the use of bi amping The tape output will output un attenuated line level signals as selected with the selector switches The selection of inputs is quite simply achieved on the front panel by switching down the corresponding toggle switch It should be noted that the tape monitor circuitry should be set to line for normal operation and that any switch to the left of another will take overriding priority In general use your Audion should give many years of trouble free use The anodised aluminium chassis should be wiped regularly with a clean lint free cloth to remove dust Under no circumstances should solvent or solvent based products be used on or near your Audion Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration form to us at the address at the end of this manual Enjoy your Audion Revision 1 3 Premier 8 Audion International Have you tried Aud
3. Phono Outputs 2 Main Out 1 tape Consumption 12 Watts Tubes 4x 6922 Line Phono Plus Pre Amplifier Remote Control 2 Box Active Power Supply on board regulation Impedance 47K 254 Ohms Sensitivity Variable gt 1 1V Line 2 mV Phono Phase Correct Distortion 1V lt 0 010 No Feedback Noise CCIR lt 100db lt 80db Phono Frequency Response 11 185KHz 1 db RIAA Signal to Noise gt 70 db Inputs 3 Line Level 1 x tape 1 x Phono Outputs 2 Main Out 1 tape Consumption 12 Watts Tubes 4x 6922 Audion International Chez Reynaud Le Haut Mont 17360 La Genetouze France www audion co uk Revision 1 3 Premier 10 Audion International
4. V Phono Distortion 1V lt 0 010 No Feedback Frequency Response 11 165KHz 1 db RIAA Inputs 3 Line Level 1 x tape 1 x Phono Consumption 12 Watts Revision 1 3 Premier Tubes 2 x 6922 or E88CC Phase Correct Gain 63db Noise CCIR lt 80 db Signal to Noise gt 70 db Outputs 2 x 1 Main Out Tubes 2 x 6922 or E88CC Phase Correct Noise CCIR lt 100 db Signal to Noise gt 70 db Outputs 2 Main Out 1 tape Tubes 2 x 6922 Phase Correct Noise CCIR lt 100 db Signal to Noise gt 70 db Outputs 2 Main Out 1 tape Tubes 2x 6922 Phase Correct Gain 46db Noise CCIR lt 100db lt 80db Phono Signal to Noise gt 70 db Outputs 2 Main Out 1 tape Tubes 4x 6922 Audion International Line Phono Pre Amplifier Remote Control Sensitivity Variable gt 1 1V Line 2 mV Phono Phase Correct Gain 46db Distortion 1V lt 0 010 No Feedback Noise CCIR lt 100db lt 80db Phono Frequency Response 11 185KHz 1 db RIAA Signal to Noise gt 70 db Inputs 3 Line Level 1 x tape 1 x Phono Outputs 2 Main Out 1 tape Consumption 12 Watts Tubes 4x 6922 Line Phono Plus Pre Amplifier 2 Box Active Power Supply on board regulation Impedance 47K 254 Ohms Sensitivity Variable gt 1 1V Line 2 mV Phono Phase Correct Distortion 1V lt 0 010 No Feedback Noise CCIR lt 100db lt 80db Phono Frequency Response 11 185KHz 1 db RIAA Signal to Noise gt 70 db Inputs 3 Line Level 1 x tape 1 x
5. d output cables prior to connecting the power cord Ssegesse Tape 5 b Outputs b puts Ground GR Lift ON GND O 0 Output Input Ground iid Lift ON GND W L R Audion Premier Phono stage amp Head Amplifier Rear Panel Revision 1 3 Premier 5 Audion International Power out connector Tape e GE Een KE Audion Premier Line Phono Plus Pre amplifier Rear Panel First connect audio input leads to the input RCA connectors 1 being for the best line level input on the basic model or for the Line Phono models 1 0 amp 2 0 1 is the MM input 2 5 is then used for line level inputs Connect all audio input leads The top white sockets are for the Left input s the bottom red sockets are for the Right channel s Start from Input 1 then work through to input 5 not forgetting the earthing cable from the turntable Next connect the output cables from your Audion Pre Amplifier to your Audion Power Amplifier For all models the left and right channels are marked by redblack colouring and also their names ie left right etc Your connection cables should be of a suitable quality and connect to the corresponding red black RCA connectors of your source equipment The output cables should connect between your Premier and the corresponding red black RCA connectors of your power amplifier For best results we recommend the use of an Audion Power Amplifier and Audion Electron or Pro
6. he box and the foam in a safe place should in the unlikely event that you ever need to return your Audion to us for maintenance upgrading or servicing The packaging has been specifically designed to protect your amplifier Before attempting to connect your Audion please read carefully and understand thoroughly the contents of this manual Keep this manual near you when installing your Audion so it is handy for reference This manual is designed to assist both novice and experienced persons in achieving satisfaction from your Audion It describes the features and operation Please Note As with any electrical product extreme caution should be exercised Do not place your Audion in direct sunlight There are no user serviceable parts inside The valves tubes run HOT in normal operation under no circumstance during operation should they be touched If it becomes necessary to replace a valve tube please allow at least 20 minutes from switching off for the unit to cool Revision 1 3 Premier 3 Audion International Valves Tubes You will now need to place the valves tubes into your Audion The Phono amp MC Stage uses 2 x 6922 E88CC in the left and Right hand side front The Line level pre amplifier uses 2 x 6922 E88CC in all the sockets The Line Phono uses 4 x 6922 in all the sockets and finally the Line Phono Plus 2 box uses 4 x 6922 in the pre amplifier and none in the separate power supply If you have never handled a val
7. ion cables We have power loudspeaker and interconnects They are available in two ranges The Electron real high end totally transparent for the discerning listener and the Proton range for the discerning listener on a budget Visit our website for up to the minute information We also highly recommend our MC head amplifier designed for low output MC cartridges It is totally transformerless designed for speed ad accuracy this is a cut down version of our world class Quattro pre amplifier Technical Specifications Phono Stage MM Sensitivity Ref OdbV 2 0mV MM Phase Correct Gain 46db Distortion 1V lt 0 015 No Feedback Noise CCIR lt 80 db Frequency Response 11 185KHz 1 db RIAA Signal to Noise gt 70 db Inputs 2 x 1 Phono MM Outputs 2 x 1 Main Out Consumption 12 Watts Head Amplifier MC Sensitivity Ref OdbV 0 4mV Distortion 1V lt 0 010 No Feedback Frequency Response 10 205KHz 1 db RIAA Inputs 2 x 1 Phono Consumption 12 Watts Line Pre Amplifier Sensitivity Variable gt 1 1V Line Distortion 1V lt 0 010 No Feedback Frequency Response 11 165KHz 1 db RIAA Inputs 4 Line Level 1 x tape Consumption 12 Watts Line Pre Amplifier Remote Control Sensitivity Variable gt 1 1V Line Distortion 1V lt 0 010 No Feedback Frequency Response 11 165KHz 1 db RIAA Inputs 4 Line Level 1 x tape Consumption 12 Watts Line Phono Pre Amplifier Sensitivity Variable gt 1 1V Line 2 m
8. ton Interconnect cables Revision 1 3 Premier 6 Audion International The ground lift switch is used to effectively reduce a ground feedback loop and hence noise from some installations Finally connect the power cord to a mains electricity supply Before proceeding Are all the connections fitted correctly and securely tightened Using your Audion Congratulations you are now ready to switch your Audion on But first we recommend turning the volume control on the front panel anti clockwise to zero On the rear panel locate the on off button Push the button downwards to position 1 this has now turned your Audion on You will notice if everything has been installed correctly that your valves tubes are starting to glow your Audion is now Warming up We recommend that an initial few minutes is allowed for the warm up process to take place A valve tube will change its audio characteristics slightly once it has reached its nominal operating temperature Select your sound source CD record etc and play Once your source has started playing adjust the volume control to your required level On the Standard models the five switches correspond to the five inputs on the rear and can be switched in and out accordingly Audion Premier Pre Amplifier Front Panel Revision 1 3 Premier 7 Audion International Audion Premier Pre Amplifier Remote Front Panel The remote model has three buttons Up Down and Record The up
9. ve tube before be careful they are similar in properties to a light bulb and just as easily breakable In use they can run as hot as a light bulb SO BE CAREFUL The smaller E88CC or 6922 valve tube will only fit one way around into its respective socket Before inserting check that the pins are straight and that there is no physical damage to the glass envelope A small downward push is all that is needed to insert the valve tube make sure that the pins align and that the orientation is correct Do not use excessive force All Audion valve tubes are dynamically selected and where applicable are supplied as matched pairs All are supplied with a six 6 month return to base warranty Please Note Inserting the valve tubes the wrong way around will at the very least damage the valve base pins and may result in a loose valve causing a crackling sound WARNING Do not attempt to remove or replace valves tubes whilst your Audion is in operation as by so doing you could destroy the amplifiers circuitry risk electrical shock to yourself and invalidate your Audion s warranty Revision 1 3 Premier 4 Audion International Installation Positioning Your Audion You will probably have in mind the location to place your Audion but remember valves tubes get warm and need a good circulation of air Connecting Your Audion is supplied with a power cord for your country of operation However we recommend connecting your input an
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