User manual AUDIO ANALOGUE MAESTRO STEREO LINE PREAMPLIFIER SPECIAL EDITION REV1.0

[. . . ] Not respecting the instructions contained in this manual will invalidate the terms and conditions of the guarantee. NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ATTENTION: before starting any operation, use or maintenance of the equipment it is strictly necessary to understand the following manual. To avoid any accidents or hazards it is necessary to follow the following regulations. Activate the equipment only prior checking if the installation has been properly made, and if it is related to the instructions contained in this manual. [. . . ] In the course of such tests many different kinds of passive components have been checked in several different positions to obtain the best sound coherence. Moreover, in some parts of the board the layout has been changed to emphasize some particular characteristics. All the analogical circuits are made using discrete components, and have a large-pass band and low-feedback factor. only the Highest-quality passive components have been used; lowest-tolerance metallic layered resisters (MIL standard); low-tolerance , non-polarized polyester/propylene condensers; high-speed , low-loss , high capacity electrolytic condensers; organic-electrolytes , low-capacity electrolytic condensers. The integrated-resistance network volume controls used have no buffer for maximum sound transparency. Analogical circuits with separated components, large pass band and low counter-reaction. highest-quality passive components; lowest-tolerance metallic-layered resisters (MIL standard); low-tolerance , nonpolarized polyester/propylene condensers; high-speed , low-loss , high-capacity electrolytic condensers; organicelectrolyte , low-capacity electrolytic condenser. Integrated-resistance network volume controls with no buffer for maximum sound transparency. It also allows sending the sound source to the tape out and modifying set-up settings. When this button is pressed, the input selector works as tape bar selector. on the display is shown the source available on the analogical tape out. When the button is released, it regains its standard function while the available source is still shown on the display. This button allows activating the mono out, to select input bypass when the unit is in stand-by mode and to tune volume balance. you may modify set-up parameters by rotating the multifunctional selector. To exit set-up mode, press this button until the preamplifier functioning status is shown on the display. When mute is activated, volume level is reduced to background level and "Mute" signal is shown. When Maestro Line preamplifier is in standby mode, the display is turned off and the led lights blue. The led lights blue when the unit is in stand-by mode and the display is turned off. If one of the items listed above is missing, please contact your Audio Analogue retailer. After extracting the smallest items from the package, pull out the unit carefully. Where to place Maestro Line Preamplifier SE Maestro Line Preamplifier SE is a complex unit that may generate heat. In particular, you should leave at least 5cm around and above the unit and avoid placing it close to heat sources (radiators, heaters, amplifiers, television sets). [. . . ] If your used electrical or elctronic equipment has batteries or accumulator, please dispose of these separately before and according to local requirements. By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling. In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal. For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don't purchase a new product. [. . . ]