Mark Levinson N32 owner manual configuring phono inputs, Sw 1.07 1.02 the software version numbers

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configuring phono inputs

Set Phono 1

Name= PH/MC 1

Ph Gain= +60

Gain= +12 dB

Offset= 0.0

Bal= <-0.0->

20Hz HPF=ON

R Load=100

CLoad=.01uF

Set Phono 2 Name= PH/MM 2 Ph Gain= +40 Gain= +12 dB Offset= 0.0 Bal= <-0.0-> 20Hz HPF=ON R Load=47k

C Load=100pF

Teach IR

Mute = -20.0

MaxVol= 80.0

Trig.= 12v,L

Sw 1.07 1.02 (the software version numbers)

The Nº32’s extensive menu system allows you to customize the way the preamplifier operates, to better suit the needs of your system and your personal preferences. We will review the following information in more detail in the coming pages, on an item-by-item basis. (Don’t worry, it isn’t really as complicated as it seems when you take it one step at a time.)

Configuring your phono inputs is quite similar to configuring line level inputs, with the exception that there are several more items that may be set, including the “Ph Gain” of the phono preamplifier (as distinct from the Gain of the line level preamplifier), the phono loading, and even a balance offset that is unique to each phono input, to compensate for the small errors common in phono cartridges. Each phono input may be customized in the following ways:

•Name— the name of the input shown in the front panel’s display when the input is selected.

•Phono Gain— the amount of gain provided for within the phono preamplifier module itself, generally 40 dB for moving magnet cartridges and 60 dB for moving coils.

•(Line) Gain— the amount of gain used in the line-level portion of the preamplifier for that particular input, 0 dB (attenuation only), +6 dB, +12 dB, or +18 dB; set after the phono gain is established, and used to optimize the match