Einstein The Perfect Match User manual

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The Perfect Match
Current Input Phono Preamplifier
Manual
Einstein Audio Components GmbH , Prinz Regent Str. 50-60 , D-44795 Bochum
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[email protected] www.einstein-audio.de

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Dear EINSTEIN customer,
With your purchase of the EINSTEIN phono amplifier The Perfect Match,
you now own an audio component of the highest mechanical and elec-
trical qualities. In order to fully appreciate the great benefits of this unit,
we kindly ask you to carefully read these instructions and manual.
The Perfect Match is a phono amplifier of the highest quality, which em-
phasizes relevant features over unnecessary gimmicks. Some of these
features are:
-A realistic playback quality
-Exemplary reliability
-Simple and intuitive usability
-High value
The EINSTEIN The Perfect Match phono amplifier is not a component,
which sounds nice, soft or bright. Our goal is to integrate a component
into your existing audio system, which minimizes its impact on the music
signal. As a source component responsible for amplifying a turntable’s
signal, this phono amplifier is indeed a special component. No world-
class downstream component could ever correct errors which occur at
the source of the musical signal. Incorporating The Little Big Phono as a
source component for your audio system was the right choice.
We wish you many hours of happy listening with your EINSTEIN The Perfect
Match phono amplifier.
Regards from Bochum,
Volker Bohlmeier

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1. Safety information and precautions:
Do not manipulate the component in any way (loss of warranty, danger of electric
shock)
For electrical safety reasons never operate the phono amplifier without it being fully
assembled
Protect your phono amplifier from moisture
Never disconnect the protective conductor
Exchange the safety fuse with one of the same value
2. Package contents
EINSTEIN The The Perfect Match phono amplifier
EINSTEIN The Perfect Match external power supply
Power cord
Mains Connection Phonoamp-PSU
Cotton Gloves
Owner’s manual
3. Technical information
EINSTEIN’s The Perfect Match is a moving coil (MC) single ended phono amplifier. The
high gain, high signal to noise ratio design of this phono amplifier allows the use of
very low output moving coil cartridges. High output cartridges may of course also be
used with your phono amplifier.
The output stage is designed with low impedance and high power reserve so long in-
terconnects can be used without problem.
4. Placement
To minimize interference and noise from other components, never place The Perfect
Match close to or next to other audio gear.
5. Power
The power socket and the ON/OFF switch are located on the backpanel of the ex-
ternal power supply. Please make sure that the unit is powered off and not con-
nected to the power outlet prior to exchanging the fuse. ATTENTION There is full volt-
age at the safety clip, EXTREME SHOCK HAZARD!
6. Connecting your phono amplifier
Prior to enjoying your new EINSTEIN component, please make sure that it is properly
connected to your turntable and amplifier. You must connect a ground wire be-
tween the phono preamplifier and your turntable. Connect the signal leads from
your tonearm with the phonoamplifier. Connect the phono preamplifier to the PSU
and the amplifier.
Depending on your cartridge The Perfect Match can be adjusted to a lower or higher
amplification. For LOW GAIN the two jumpers which are on the circuit board of the
phonoamplifier remain in the two spots where they are mounted. For HIGH GAIN the
two jumpers are simply removed.
For correct settings please refer to your cartridge owner’s manual or contact your
dealer / distributor or EINSTEIN directly.

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7. Interconnects and cables
You may use any high quality RCA interconnects. Please make sure that the connec-
tors are free of oxidation and offer a solid contact point. We recommend our own in-
terconnects as they have been optimized to work with our components (please use
our pre-amplifier to listen to music and not as a testing tool for signal cables).
8. Safety fuse
A blown fuse indicates a fault in your phono amplifier or mains power. Should your
unit not power on after you have replaced the blown fuse please contact your
dealer / distributor or EINSTEIN directly. The fuse is of following value: 160 mA slow-
blow for 230-240V version and 315 mA slow-blow for 115- 125V version. Prior to replac-
ing the fuse, you must disconnect the amplifier from the power line due to shock haz-
ard. Please make sure that the power cord is disconnected from the power outlet(s).
The fuse is located right next to the power socket on the back of the power supply.
9. Maintenance & care of your phono amplifier
Cleaning of all glossy black and stainless steel surfaces should only be done with a
damp cloth and if necessary a small amount of Windex or similar window cleaner.
10. Tips to improve and tweak the sound quality
Make sure you have proper phase
Use only high quality, preferably low impedance interconnects
Connect the phono amplifier to a power conditioner
Use a high quality rack and support
Make sure you have proper ground in your system
Make sure that the external power supply is placed far enough away from
the phono amplifier
Make sure that the phono amplifier is not close by any other components
with powerful transformers
11. Service
If you encounter any problems with your phono preamplifier please contact your lo-
cal dealer / distributor or EINSTEIN directly.
12. Warranty
Your EINSTEIN The Perfect Match phono amplifier comes with a 3-year warranty if the
following conditions are met:
Return of the supplied warranty card and appropriate customer information stamped
by your dealer within 30 days of purchase
No modifications of any kind were made to the unit
Return of unit for service or repair in only the supplied original packaging
The warranty is not transferable.

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13. Technical specification EINSTEIN The Perfect Match
Amplification depending on cartridge impedance Ri
LOW GAIN (mounted jumpers) 72dB –Ri=12 Ohm, 65dB –Ri =30 Ohm
HIGH GAIN (disconnected jumpers) 78dB –Ri=12 Ohm, 71dB –Ri =30 Ohm
Signal to noise ratio 73db (400uV/1kHz/12Ohm)
Distortion less than 0.02%
RIAA equalization active two stage phono equalizer
Input impedance current input - virtual 0 Ohm
Output impedance 100 Ohm
Output voltage max.8 V
Weight Phonostage 1.5 kg 3.3lbs, PSU 2 kg 4.4lbs
Dimensions Phonostage HxWxD 60x215x65 mm/2.3x8.5x2.6’’
PSU HxWxD 60x140x215mm/ 2.3x5.5x8.8’’
14. Final testing prior to shipment
Visual inspection OK Control Person
Electrical check OK Control Person
Listening check OK Control Person
Packing & final check OK Control Person
Einstein Audio Components GmbH Prinz- Regent- Str. 50-60 D - 44795 Bochum
Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
[e-mail] www.einstein-audio.de

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CERTIFICATE
The Perfect Match
Current Input Phonopreamplifier
We herewith confirm that this EINSTEIN
The Perfect Match phonopreamplifier
Serialnumber _______________________
has been developed and built in Bochum
Germany
Bochum,
Einstein Audio Components GmbH Prinz- Regent- Str. 50-60 D - 44795 Bochum
Tel [phone] Fax [phone] [e-mail]
www.einstein-audio.de