Goldmund REFERENCE II Manual

ASSEMBLY &
USER MANUAL
GOLDMUND REFERENCE II
Turntable

Congratulations.
Thank you for purchasing the GOLDMUND Reference II Turntable.
You have acquired a highly exclusive and refined limited series product holding a number of new
features that have never been experienced before. Please take some time to read this manual. It
will provide you with useful information to make your pleasure of using the Reference II Turntable
even higher.
INTRODUCTION
GOLDMUND REFERENCE II Turntable
Goldmund was founded in 1978 and has ever since been dedicated to the accurate reproduction of
sound and image.
At Goldmund, we strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture of the industry’s
most advanced technologies, including audio and video systems, home - networking and music
distribution.
The guiding principle at Goldmund is to produce a precise sound with the least possible loss of
quality through the different stages. Goldmund will never adopt a technology before it is sufficiently
developed to satisfy the high quality standards we set. This is why Goldmund has often rejected
mainstream technologies and developed its own.

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Table of Contents
1 UNPACKING 5
2 CHOICE OF TURNTABLE LOCATION 5
3 TURNTABLE ASSEMBLY 6
4 AMPLIFIER CONTROLS 20
5 USER INSTRUCTIONS 21
6 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 22

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W A R N I N G !
The Goldmund Reference II you just purchased
represents a summit in terms of design,
concept and quality of reproduction.
Therefore, great care should be taken before
attempting to put the unit together. Read the
instruction manual carefully. This will eliminate
the risk of damage or loss in performance.
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION
MANUAL COMPLETELY PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION.
PLEASE DO NOT CONNECT ANY CABLES
OR MOVE ANY PART BEFORE READING
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
OBSERVE GENERAL ELECTRICAL
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PARTICULARY
WITH REGARD TO AVOIDING WATER,
MOISTURE AND HEAT. TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVERS AND REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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1 UNPACKING
Your turntable is shipped in 4 separate wood boxes labeled 1 to 4 and 1 carton box labeled
5:
- Box 1: the base (feet assembly)
- Box 2: the table top
- Box 3: the tripod
- Box 4: all mechanical parts to be assembled
- Box 5: the power supply
The electronic control box is already assembled under the table top.
ATTENTION
Please keep the packaging in case you need to transport the turntable at a later date or if
you have to send it for maintenance.
This packaging has been designed specifically to protect the Reference II turntable in
transit. Use of alternative packaging is likely to result in damage, invalidating warranty.
2 CHOICE OF TURNTABLE LOCATION
Due to the total weight of your turntable (300kg), please choose the definitive location of
your turntable in order to install it on site.
Locate the player on a support providing the most rigid possible connection to the floor.
Solid coupling is essential, and if your support is standing on a suspended floor, at least
one foot should be located over a supporting beam or close to a supporting wall for an
optimal result.
WARNING!
PLEASE READ INSTALLATION
MANUAL COMPLETELY PRIOR
TO INSTALLATION.
3 PERSONS ARE NECESSARY
TO INSTALL THIS TURNTABLE

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3 TURNTABLE ASSEMBLY
STEP 2
Box 2: the Table top
Unscrew and remove the top cover of the wood box n°2.
Remove the protection cover,
Mount the table top on the base with the control panel keyboard facing the front.
Then, unscrew the cover hiding of the electronics cables below the table.
Free the control panel cables from the base bottom and run all cables through
base.
STEP 1
Box 1: the base (feet assembly)
Unscrew and remove the top of the wood box n°1.
Remove the protection cover.
Unscrew and remove a side of the wood box.
Free the feet base and position it at its definitive location, the red bar on the back.
Note:
Make sure the small screen is facing toward the front, with both central pointes
bolt on the back.
BACK
FRONT

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STEP 3
Box 3: Tripod
Unscrew and remove the top cover of the wood box n°3.
Remove the protection cover.
Remove the 3 cylindrical weights sitting on top of the tripod feet.
STEP 4
Box 3: Tripod
Unscrew the tripod from its 3 feet.
Keep the 3 screws that you will use back at the end of the assembly.

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STEP 5
Box 3: Tripod
Free the tripod assembly from the box and set it on 3 temporary supports like
foam rubber or books, leaving the center free.

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STEP 6
Box 3: Tripod
In the box n°3, you will find the 3 cylinder feet of the tripod.
Please take one cylinder foot to position it at the front left position.
Be carful to select the foot with the correct basis (check the bottom of the foot).
Repeat the operation for the front right cylinder foot.

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Box 4: Various Parts
In the box n°4, you will find:
- 1 platter
- 1 motor bloc
- 1 belt
- 12 rubber seals
- 1 large golden insert
- 3 small golden insert
- 1 clamp
- 1 small oil bottle
STEP 7
Box 4: Various Parts
Take the large golden insert.
STEP 8
Position it in the center of the third cylinder foot position.