Owner’s Reference ® Stellar Phono Preamplifier ™
Table of Contents ® Safety Information Introduction Thank You Contact Information A Message From The Design Engineer Getting Started Symbols Found on the Phono Included With The Phono The Remote Front Panel View Rear Panel View Installation Considerations Plugging In The Power Cable Plugging In Your Equipment Powering On The Phono Idle Mode Operation Guide Front Panel LEDs Moving Magnet Moving Coil Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Registering Your Product What This Warranty Covers Shipping What T
Safety Information ® Important Safety Instructions Stellar Phono Preamplifier READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTH CONNECTION. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not place flammable material on top of or beneath the unit.
Introduction ® Stellar Phono Preamplifier Thank You Thank you for purchasing PS Audio’s Stellar Phono Preamplifier. This is your comprehensive Operator’s Guide, intended to provide a full overview of the Stellar Phono Preamplifier’s functions and capabilities. It is our intention to provide you with full details about the Stellar Phono Preamplifier and to answer any and all questions you may have.
Getting Started Stellar Phono Preamplifier ® Symbols Found On The Stellar Phono Indicates compliance with European Union Legislation for relevant safety (Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC) and EMC (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC) requirements. Is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. Is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.
Getting Started Stellar Phono Preamplifier ® Front Panel View 1 PS Audio Logo LED Button 2 Mute LED Indicator 3 Input LED Indicators 4 Gain LED Indicators 5 Loading LED Indicators 6 Infrared Remote Sensor 1 2 5 3 4 5 5 6
Getting Started Stellar Phono Preamplifier ® Rear Panel View 1 Master Power Switch 9 Balanced Left Output 2 IEC AC Power Inlet 10 Moving Magnet Right Input 3 Fuse Socket 11 Moving Magnet Left Input 4 5 Volt -12 Volt Trigger Input 12 Ground Binding Post 5 5 Volt - 12 Volt Trigger Output 13 Moving Coil Right Input 6 Balanced Right Output 14 Moving Coil Custom Loading 7 Single-Ended Right Output 15 Moving Coil Left Input 8 Single-Ended Left Output 4 1 2 3 12 5 6 7 8 9 1
Getting Started ® Installation Considerations Stellar Phono Preamplifier Location Once your new Stellar Phono Preamplifier is unpacked, you will need to find a convenient place to set it. To avoid RF interference from other components in your system, such as computers and servers, we recommend placing the Stellar Phono as far away from these devices as possible. Mounting The Stellar Phono Preamplifier should be placed with consideration of providing air circulation to the unit.
Getting Started ® Plugging In Your Equipment Stellar Phono Preamplifier With the Stellar Phono powered off, plug the cables from your turntable into either the moving magnet or moving coil (depending on the output voltage of your cartridge) RCA input jacks on the rear panel of the phono preamplifier. If your turntable has a grounding wire, we highly recommend connecting it to the grounding post on the rear panel of the Stellar Phono.
Operation Guide ® Front Panel LEDs Stellar Phono Preamplifier Mute - When the Mute LED is illuminated red, the Stellar Phono Preamplifier is muted. You can activate/deactivate mute by using the remote control or holding in the front panel PS Audio logo LED button for 3 seconds. *Input - The Input LED indicates which input you have selected. Using the remote, you can toggle between moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridge inputs. *Gain - The Gain LED indicates the selected level of amplification.
Operation Guide ® Moving Magnet Stellar Phono Preamplifier A moving magnet cartridge is the preferred path for getting started in analog since they are not as picky with set up, cost less, are more durable, and are not as discriminating when it comes to the quality of the recording or pressing. The default settings for moving magnet are low gain and 47K ohms loading. To adjust these settings, you will need to use the remote.
Operation Guide ® Moving Coil Stellar Phono Preamplifier The default settings for moving coil are low gain and 100Ω loading. To adjust these settings, you will need to use the remote. Setting the Correct Gain MC cartridges generally have lower output voltages that typically range from .15mV to 2.5mV. We recommend the following input and gain settings for each range of output voltages: 1mV - 2.5mV: MM, High Gain 0.7mV - 1mV: MC, Low Gain 0.35mV - 0.7mV: MC, Medium Gain <0.
Troubleshooting ® Stellar Phono Preamplifier Noise If a whining, whistling, beeping, or other noise is coming from the Stellar Phono Preamplifier, it is likely due to RF interference from another component. Components such as computers and servers should be located as far away from the phonostage as possible. We recommend using high-quality, shielded interconnect cables between the turntable and phonostage.
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Warranty Information ® Registering Your Product Stellar Phono Preamplifier By registering your product, you are validating the start date of your limited warranty. This limited warranty is in effect for 3 years from the date the unit was first purchased from PS Audio or its dealers and agents. If you do not register your product within 30 days of service, a copy of your purchase receipt from an authorized PS Audio dealer may be used as proof of purchase to establish the warranty start date.
Warranty Information ® Stellar Phono Preamplifier Limitations Under This Warranty In no event will PS Audio’s liability to you exceed the origianl purchase price of your unit. This warranty does not cover the cost of custom installation, customer instruction, setup adjustments, or signal reception problems. Consequential and incidental damages are not covered under this warranty.
Service Information ® Warranty Service Within North America Stellar Phono Preamplifier Please contact PS Audio customer support for service assistance, help with locating an authorized PS Audio repair center, help with the operation of a product, or for more information. Obtaining An RMA# In order to receive warranty service, you must first obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) prior to returning any item.
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