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1. E K Loving music Talismann Moving Coil Cartridge User Manual Thank you Welcome to the GENERATION of clearaudio MC Cartridges You have purchased a product of truly high end class with new design features never done before Clearaudio MC cartridges represent top quality of german craftmentship and their superior quality has been proved and documented in numerous reviews world wide over almost 3 decades Starting at the source the reproduction via vinyl we can assure you flawless musical satisfaction which is a basic feeling for those who love music as we do Clearaudio has developed in research and refined the manufacturing that we could claim this is the reason for a pole position worldwide and you have bought an incomparable product 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 Test record Art No LP43033 180 Setting template Art No ACO05 IEC Adjusting mirror or the Cle2. accessories even if you think they are expensive or difficult to use Damaged music reproduction or cartridge fault will never reproduce the one we love music ACCESSORIES Precision metal screwdriver Cartridge mounting screws and nuts Technical Specifications Stylus shape elliptical Cartridge weight 11g Recommended tracking force 2 49 Compliance 6 x 10 cm dyne Output voltage 0 5 mV at 5 cm s Cartridge Impedance 45 Ohms Cartridge body tonewood ebony Clearaudio electronic GmbH Spardorfer Str 150 91054 Erlangen Germany Tel Phone 49 0 1805 059595 www clearaudio de info clearaudio de Analog accessories are available at www analogshop de 5
3. acking force is approximately 2 4 grams Please use only these values as a light tracking force 1 gram or less would allow the stylus to jump an the record grooves will cause damage NEVER exceed 5 grams tracking force or damage to stylus or cartridge may result If optimum tracking force cannot be set because the cartridge is too light for the arm please use Clearaudio headshell spacers available from the Importer Dealer Other Adjustments Proper VTA is set by plain leveling onto the platter with an distance of 0 3 and 0 5mm between LP and lowest part of the body The output of the cartridge is about 0 5 mV and most high end phono preamplifiers can handle this output level You may also use a MC head amplifier Cartridge loading depends upon the specific electronics in use but generally 47 kOhms is recommended with most tube equipment and some solid state Loading between 100 Ohms and 1 Kohms may be used with some solid state for best results We strongly recommend starting at 47 kOhm loading down until breaking in has been completed All Clearaudio phonostages are always an ideal partner We achieved the best results with a loading of 400 ohms MAI NTAI NANCE 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 Use a high quality cleaning brush or Clearaudio cleaning fluid Art No ACO03 to clean the stylus tip Be extremely care
4. araudio Azimuth Optimizer Art No EL020 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 You now own a fine scientific instrument We congratulate you having done an excellent choice for authentic reproduction of music Mounting Procedure 1 Align the mounting holes of the headshell or tonearm with the holes in the cartridge 2 Attach tonearm wires to cartridge pins being careful not to add too much force Also be sure proper channel and polarity is maintained The signalpins are with the following coloures marked Left output L white Left ground blue Right output R red Right ground green 3 Insert the screws through the headshell holes and screw them into the inner threads of the cartridge body Tighten only enough so there is no movement of cartridge Don t overtight the inner threads of the cartridge body NOTE Always try to use Clearaudio cartridge gold clips Art No CO011 or damage may result on cartridge pins 4 Mount the headshell onto the tonearm if not intergrated and adjust the overhang as per tonearm manufacturer s specifications and tighten cartridge mounting screws fully with the accesssory screwdriver Take care that the cartridge is sitting flat and have a full contact to the headshell Adjusting The Tracking Force The correct tr
5. ful and always brush only from the back to front When using a liquid such as Clearaudio 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 ATTENTION Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect or install your MC Cartridge to avoid any loss of warranty 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 of up to 150 V present Depending on preamplifier circuit design 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 be careful and follow instructions below 1 Connect tonearm turntable ground with preamplifier ground before plugging in the electrical power supply 2 Mount MC Cartridge into the tonearm 3 3 First plug the tonearm cable into the phono inputs an your preamplifier 4 Preampl
6. ifier volume control must be placed 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 Enjoy the music ATTENTION 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 ATTENTION Every new generation Clearaudio MC cartridge consists of very powerful magnets currently the most powerful magnets available in this size therefore use extreme care and not to use any steel or magnetic parts near the cartridge which may be attracted to it and possibly damage the stylus or cantilever Before playing a record please remove all dust and dirt from the record surface using a quality cleaning device For the best results a record cleaning machine should be used Ask your dealer for clearaudio s Matrix cleaning machines e g Double Side Matix cleaning both sides of LP record at once AVOID Always avoid storing your cartridge near any objects using electrical transformers and motors which may generate magnetic fields Any demagnetisational contact will result in a drop of output voltage and possible case of distortion or degradation Once again Keep cool and concentrated when adjusting the cartridge As a music lover you should have all adjustment
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