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    azur 540P/640P Phono pre-amplif er User’s manual[...]

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    The 640P uses more exo tic amplification circuitry to provide e ven low er distortion and noise plus the higher gain stage for MC cartridges. In addition, the 640P employs multi-parallel capacit ors to achieve ex ceptional RIAA accuracy of only 0.3dB up to 50kHz and features a defeatable subsonic filt er . Now we in vite y ou to sit back, relax and[...]

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    540P/640P Phono pre-amplif er Azur phono pre-amplifier 3 Introduction .................................................................................................2 Important safety Information......................................................................3 Rear panel connections...........................................................[...]

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    4 Azur phono pre-amplifier MC input sockets (640P only) If your turntable uses a moving coil cartridge, connect outputs here (0.5-1mV , with 100 ohm 220pF loading). MM input sockets If your turntable uses a moving magnet cartridge, connect outputs here (3-5mV , with 4 7k ohm 220pF loading). Turntable ground If your turntable has a separate gr oundi[...]

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    540P/640P Phono pre-amplif er Azur phono pre-amplifier 5 MC MM Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility Designed in London, England Output Subsonic Filter Cartridge Type www.cambridge-audio.co.uk 12V 0.5 A Use supplied PSU only! RL RL RL On Off MM MC This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules R L R L R L azur 640P MM/MC Phono Pre-Amplifier [...]

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    6 Azur phono pre-amplifier There is no power Ensure the AC po wer cord is connect ed securely . Ensure the plug is fully inser t ed and is switched on. There is no sound Make sure the unit is plugged in. Check that your turntable is pr operly connected. Check that your speak ers are properly connected. Check all connections are secure and correct a[...]

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    540P/640P Phono pre-amplif er Azur phono pre-amplifier 7 Cambridge Audio warrants this pr oduct to be free fr om defects in materials and workmanship (subject t o the terms set f or th below). Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge A udio's option) this product or an y defectiv e par ts in this product. W arranty periods may vary[...]

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    azur 540P/640P Par t No. AP1 4509/2 www.cambridge-audio.co.uk[...]