Kronos Sparta User manual

SPARTA
SPARTA
SPARTA
SPARTA
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU
for purchasing the Kronos Sparta turntable.
The Sparta has been designed to produce the best sound reproduction possible from a vinyl
record. It is built without compromise for this single purpose. It is a state-of-the-art hand built
instrument. Each Sparta is individually constructed, assembled and tested to ensure years of
musical enjoyment.
It is important that you take the time to read this manual before assembling, installing and
operating your Sparta. Assembly is simple, provided you follow all the necessary steps.
Leveling of the turntable is particularly important.
Once this is done, you will find the Sparta will not require frequent adjustments as it is a very
stable platform. Of course, mandatory care must be given to setting up the tone arm and
cartridge, as in any other turntable. Make sure you use a quality protractor to properly align
the cartridge.
Please keep in mind that your Sparta will need to settle for its first few days of operation.
The self-learning speed guidance system will calibrate itself with use. After a few hours it will
attain speed more quickly with a minimum of fluctuation. The micro-processor controlled speed
adjustments are deliberately done in a slow and deliberate manner. This use of minimal power
reduces motor induced vibration and hence optimum musical enjoyment.
Enjoy.
Louis Desjardins
Designer and CEO of Kronos Audio Products inc.

Remove Sparta from crate. Put Sparta on a solid
surface. Do not remove the styrofoam spacer blocks
at this moment.
Remove the suspension caps by loosening the screws
using the 5/32 spanner.
Remove top plate and set aside.
Adjust level of base using the 4 adjustable feet and the
level located in the base.
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6
Place bearing ball on the top of the shaft.
Make sure the ball stays in place. Carefully
install the lower platter. make sure the
platter spins freely. If it does not, the ball
might have fallen from the top of the shaft.
If in doubt, remove platter and start again.
Remove Sparta from the crate. Put Sparta on a solid
surface. Do not remove the Styrofoam spacer blocks
at this moment.
Remove the suspension caps by loosening the screws
using the 5/32 spanner.
Remove top plate and set aside.
Adjust level of base using the 4 adjustable
feet and the level located in the base.
Fill the oil well with 8ml. Kronos Oil.
Make sure to put oil on the bearing shaft.
Do not use any other type oil. Do not
overfill.
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2
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5
6
Place bearing ball on the top of the shaft.
Make sure the ball stays in place. Carefully
install the lower platter. make sure the
platter spins freely. If it does not, the ball
might have fallen from the top of the shaft.
If in doubt, remove platter and start again.
Remove Sparta from the crate. Put Sparta on a solid
surface. Do not remove the Styrofoam spacer blocks
at this moment.
Remove the suspension caps by loosening the screws
using the 5/32 spanner.
Remove top plate and set aside.
Adjust level of base using the 4 adjustable
feet and the level located in the base.
Fill the oil well with 8ml. Kronos Oil.
Make sure to put oil on the bearing shaft.
Do not use any other type oil. Do not
overfill.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Place bearing ball on the top of the shaft.
Make sure the ball stays in place. Carefully
install the lower platter. make sure the
platter spins freely. If it does not, the ball
might have fallen from the top of the shaft.
If in doubt, remove platter and start again.
Remove Sparta from the crate. Put Sparta on a solid
surface. Do not remove the Styrofoam spacer blocks
at this moment.
Remove the suspension caps by loosening the screws
using the 5/32 spanner.
Remove top plate and set aside.
Adjust level of base using the 4 adjustable
feet and the level located in the base.
Fill the oil well with 8ml. Kronos Oil.
Make sure to put oil on the bearing shaft.
Do not use any other type oil. Do not
overfill.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Place bearing ball on the top of the shaft.
Make sure the ball stays in place. Carefully
install the lower platter. make sure the
platter spins freely. If it does not, the ball
might have fallen from the top of the shaft.
If in doubt, remove platter and start again.
Remove Sparta from the crate. Put Sparta on a solid
surface. Do not remove the Styrofoam spacer blocks
at this moment.
Remove the suspension caps by loosening the screws
using the 5/32 spanner.
Remove top plate and set aside.
Adjust level of base using the 4 adjustable
feet and the level located in the base.
Fill the oil well with 8ml. Kronos Oil.
Make sure to put oil on the bearing shaft.
Do not use any other type oil. Do not
overfill.

Fill the oil well with 8 ml of Kronos oil. Make sure to
put oil on the bearing shaft. Do not use any other oil
type. Do not overfill.
Place the bearing ball on the top of the shaft. Make
sure the ball stays in place.
Install carefully the lower platter. Make sure the platter
spins freely. If it does not, the ball might have fallen
from the top of the shaft. If in doubt, remove platter
and start again.
Install belt using the top groove of the pulley.
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6
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8
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2
3
4
5
6
Place bearing ball on the top of the shaft.
Make sure the ball stays in place. Carefully
install the lower platter. make sure the
platter spins freely. If it does not, the ball
might have fallen from the top of the shaft.
If in doubt, remove platter and start again.
Remove Sparta from the crate. Put Sparta on a solid
surface. Do not remove the Styrofoam spacer blocks
at this moment.
Remove the suspension caps by loosening the screws
using the 5/32 spanner.
Remove top plate and set aside.
Adjust level of base using the 4 adjustable
feet and the level located in the base.
Fill the oil well with 8ml. Kronos Oil.
Make sure to put oil on the bearing shaft.
Do not use any other type oil. Do not
overfill.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Place bearing ball on the top of the shaft.
Make sure the ball stays in place. Carefully
install the lower platter. make sure the
platter spins freely. If it does not, the ball
might have fallen from the top of the shaft.
If in doubt, remove platter and start again.
Remove Sparta from the crate. Put Sparta on a solid
surface. Do not remove the Styrofoam spacer blocks
at this moment.
Remove the suspension caps by loosening the screws
using the 5/32 spanner.
Remove top plate and set aside.
Adjust level of base using the 4 adjustable
feet and the level located in the base.
Fill the oil well with 8ml. Kronos Oil.
Make sure to put oil on the bearing shaft.
Do not use any other type oil. Do not
overfill.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Place bearing ball on the top of the shaft.
Make sure the ball stays in place. Carefully
install the lower platter. make sure the
platter spins freely. If it does not, the ball
might have fallen from the top of the shaft.
If in doubt, remove platter and start again.
Remove Sparta from the crate. Put Sparta on a solid
surface. Do not remove the Styrofoam spacer blocks
at this moment.
Remove the suspension caps by loosening the screws
using the 5/32 spanner.
Remove top plate and set aside.
Adjust level of base using the 4 adjustable
feet and the level located in the base.
Fill the oil well with 8ml. Kronos Oil.
Make sure to put oil on the bearing shaft.
Do not use any other type oil. Do not
overfill.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install the top platter
Install belt using the top groove of the pulley.
Connect the control cables on the
Sparta. There is a 3 pin connector and
a 4 pin connector
Connect the control cables to the
power supply, again being careful to
connect the 4 pin and 3 pin connectors
at their rightful location. Connect the
strobe cable using the RCA connector.
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9
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12
13
Reinstall the top plate and re-install the suspension caps
by tightening the screws using the 5/32 spanner.
Install the arm board. The arm board can slide
to adjust the arm alignment.
ONCE THE ARM IS IN PLACE:
Remove the Styrofoam spacers.
Adjust the top plate level using the
adjusters through the center of
the suspension caps.
Lock the suspension caps by tightening
2 set screws betewwn the suspension
o-rings...as shown.

Reinstall the top plate and rinstall the suspension caps
by tightening the screws using the 5/32 spanner.
Repeat the steps 6, 7 and 8 to install the top platter.
Install the arm board. The arm board can slide to
adjust the arm alignment.
ONCE THE ARM IS IN PLACE: remove the styrofoam
spacers. Adjust the top plate level using the adjusters
through the center of the suspension caps.
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Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install the top platter
Install belt using the top groove of the pulley.
Connect the control cables on the
Sparta. There is a 3 pin connector and
a 4 pin connector
Connect the control cables to the
power supply, again being careful to
connect the 4 pin and 3 pin connectors
at their rightful location. Connect the
strobe cable using the RCA connector.
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8
9
10
11
12
13
Reinstall the top plate and re-install the suspension caps
by tightening the screws using the 5/32 spanner.
Install the arm board. The arm board can slide
to adjust the arm alignment.
ONCE THE ARM IS IN PLACE:
Remove the Styrofoam spacers.
Adjust the top plate level using the
adjusters through the center of
the suspension caps.
Lock the suspension caps by tightening
2 set screws betewwn the suspension
o-rings...as shown.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install the top platter
Install belt using the top groove of the pulley.
Connect the control cables on the
Sparta. There is a 3 pin connector and
a 4 pin connector
Connect the control cables to the
power supply, again being careful to
connect the 4 pin and 3 pin connectors
at their rightful location. Connect the
strobe cable using the RCA connector.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Reinstall the top plate and re-install the suspension caps
by tightening the screws using the 5/32 spanner.
Install the arm board. The arm board can slide
to adjust the arm alignment.
ONCE THE ARM IS IN PLACE:
Remove the Styrofoam spacers.
Adjust the top plate level using the
adjusters through the center of
the suspension caps.
Lock the suspension caps by tightening
2 set screws betewwn the suspension
o-rings...as shown.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install the top platter
Install belt using the top groove of the pulley.
Connect the control cables on the
Sparta. There is a 3 pin connector and
a 4 pin connector
Connect the control cables to the
power supply, again being careful to
connect the 4 pin and 3 pin connectors
at their rightful location. Connect the
strobe cable using the RCA connector.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Reinstall the top plate and re-install the suspension caps
by tightening the screws using the 5/32 spanner.
Install the arm board. The arm board can slide
to adjust the arm alignment.
ONCE THE ARM IS IN PLACE:
Remove the Styrofoam spacers.
Adjust the top plate level using the
adjusters through the center of
the suspension caps.
Lock the suspension caps by tightening
2 set screws betewwn the suspension
o-rings...as shown.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install the top platter
Install belt using the top groove of the pulley.
Connect the control cables on the
Sparta. There is a 3 pin connector and
a 4 pin connector
Connect the control cables to the
power supply, again being careful to
connect the 4 pin and 3 pin connectors
at their rightful location. Connect the
strobe cable using the RCA connector.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Reinstall the top plate and re-install the suspension caps
by tightening the screws using the 5/32 spanner.
Install the arm board. The arm board can slide
to adjust the arm alignment.
ONCE THE ARM IS IN PLACE:
Remove the Styrofoam spacers.
Adjust the top plate level using the
adjusters through the center of
the suspension caps.
Lock the suspension caps by tightening
2 set screws betewwn the suspension
o-rings...as shown.

Lock the suspension caps by tightening 2 set screws
between the suspension o-rings, as shown.
Connect the control cables on the Sparta. There is a
3-pin connector and a 4-pin connector.
Connect the control cables to the power supply,
again being careful to connect the 3-pin and the
4-pin connectors at their rightful location. Connect the
strobe cable using the RCA connector.
Turn on the power supply. The platters will start
rotating.
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Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install the top platter
Install belt using the top groove of the pulley.
Connect the control cables on the
Sparta. There is a 3 pin connector and
a 4 pin connector
Connect the control cables to the
power supply, again being careful to
connect the 4 pin and 3 pin connectors
at their rightful location. Connect the
strobe cable using the RCA connector.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Reinstall the top plate and re-install the suspension caps
by tightening the screws using the 5/32 spanner.
Install the arm board. The arm board can slide
to adjust the arm alignment.
ONCE THE ARM IS IN PLACE:
Remove the Styrofoam spacers.
Adjust the top plate level using the
adjusters through the center of
the suspension caps.
Lock the suspension caps by tightening
2 set screws betewwn the suspension
o-rings...as shown.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install the top platter
Install belt using the top groove of the pulley.
Connect the control cables on the
Sparta. There is a 3 pin connector and
a 4 pin connector
Connect the control cables to the
power supply, again being careful to
connect the 4 pin and 3 pin connectors
at their rightful location. Connect the
strobe cable using the RCA connector.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Reinstall the top plate and re-install the suspension caps
by tightening the screws using the 5/32 spanner.
Install the arm board. The arm board can slide
to adjust the arm alignment.
ONCE THE ARM IS IN PLACE:
Remove the Styrofoam spacers.
Adjust the top plate level using the
adjusters through the center of
the suspension caps.
Lock the suspension caps by tightening
2 set screws betewwn the suspension
o-rings...as shown.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install the top platter
Install belt using the top groove of the pulley.
Connect the control cables on the
Sparta. There is a 3 pin connector and
a 4 pin connector
Connect the control cables to the
power supply, again being careful to
connect the 4 pin and 3 pin connectors
at their rightful location. Connect the
strobe cable using the RCA connector.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Reinstall the top plate and re-install the suspension caps
by tightening the screws using the 5/32 spanner.
Install the arm board. The arm board can slide
to adjust the arm alignment.
ONCE THE ARM IS IN PLACE:
Remove the Styrofoam spacers.
Adjust the top plate level using the
adjusters through the center of
the suspension caps.
Lock the suspension caps by tightening
2 set screws betewwn the suspension
o-rings...as shown.
The strobe can be used to adjust the playback
speed. To change the speed, the toggle switch
must be depressed toward the + or -. Each
click of the toggle will change the speed in
small steps.
Turn on the power supply. The platters will start
rotating.
Speed can be selected using the 33/45 toggle switch.
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14
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ONCE THE SPEED IS SET:
Push the memory switch UP AND DOWN
to keep the setting in memory. You need to
do this for both 33 AND 45.
Once set, the system will remain calibrated
until a new adjustment is made and
memorized.memorized. The speed will remain set
even if the power supply is disconnected.

Speed can be selected using the 33/45 toggle
switch.
The strobe ca be used to adjust the playback speed.
To change the speed, the adjustment toggle switch
must be depressed toward the + or -. Each click of
the toggle will change the speed in small steps.
ONCE THE SPEED IS SET: Push the memory switch
up and down to keep setting in memory. You need
to do this for both 33 and 45. Once set, the system
will remain calibrated until a new adjustment is made
and memorized. The speed will remain set even if the
power supply is disconnected.
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The strobe can be used to adjust the playback
speed. To change the speed, the toggle switch
must be depressed toward the + or -. Each
click of the toggle will change the speed in
small steps.
Turn on the power supply. The platters will start
rotating.
Speed can be selected using the 33/45 toggle switch.
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14
15
17
ONCE THE SPEED IS SET:
Push the memory switch UP AND DOWN
to keep the setting in memory. You need to
do this for both 33 AND 45.
Once set, the system will remain calibrated
until a new adjustment is made and
memorized.
memorized. The speed will remain set
even if the power supply is disconnected.
The strobe can be used to adjust the playback
speed. To change the speed, the toggle switch
must be depressed toward the + or -. Each
click of the toggle will change the speed in
small steps.
Turn on the power supply. The platters will start
rotating.
Speed can be selected using the 33/45 toggle switch.
16
14
15
17
ONCE THE SPEED IS SET:
Push the memory switch UP AND DOWN
to keep the setting in memory. You need to
do this for both 33 AND 45.
Once set, the system will remain calibrated
until a new adjustment is made and
memorized.
memorized. The speed will remain set
even if the power supply is disconnected.
The strobe can be used to adjust the playback
speed. To change the speed, the toggle switch
must be depressed toward the + or -. Each
click of the toggle will change the speed in
small steps.
Turn on the power supply. The platters will start
rotating.
Speed can be selected using the 33/45 toggle switch.
16
14
15
17
ONCE THE SPEED IS SET:
Push the memory switch UP AND DOWN
to keep the setting in memory. You need to
do this for both 33 AND 45.
Once set, the system will remain calibrated
until a new adjustment is made and
memorized.
memorized. The speed will remain set
even if the power supply is disconnected.
The strobe can be used to adjust the playback
speed. To change the speed, the toggle switch
must be depressed toward the + or -. Each
click of the toggle will change the speed in
small steps.
Turn on the power supply. The platters will start
rotating.
Speed can be selected using the 33/45 toggle switch.
16
14
15
17
ONCE THE SPEED IS SET:
Push the memory switch UP AND DOWN
to keep the setting in memory. You need to
do this for both 33 AND 45.
Once set, the system will remain calibrated
until a new adjustment is made and
memorized.
memorized. The speed will remain set
even if the power supply is disconnected.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
dimensions: 20 in (W) x 14 in (D) x 11 in (H)
51 cm (W) x 36 cm (D) x 28 cm (H)
weight: 70 lbs / 32 kg
crate dimensions: 24 in (W) x 32 in (D) x 16 in (H)
61 cm (W) x 81 cm (D) x 41 cm (H)
shipping weight: 95 lbs / 43 kg
rotational speed: 33.3 rpm and 45 rpm
power supply: dual channel pure class A linear DC
ac voltage input: 110V or 220V factory set
dc voltage output: 0 to 5 volt, cpu controlled, factory calibrated
dc transmission: pico 3 pin cable
transmission: pico 4 pin cable
motors: 2432 precious metal brushes dc motors (qty 2)
motor mounts: delrin capped aluminum tubes
speed guidance system: continuous open loop feedback, user speed adjustable
sensors type: optical diode I/O top motor tachymeter
correction cycle: 60 times /rotation. 0.15% max., 0.05% min.
strobe: cpu generated 120 Hz with LED output
tonearm lenght: 9 inches to 10.5 inches (229 mm to 267 mm)
platters type: composite compressed phenolic/aluminum, balanced
platter weight: 27 lbs (12kg) / platter
drive: 1 silicone/viton 2.3 string belt / platter
main bearings: dual hydraulic isolated inverted sleeve and ball
shaft type: grounded heat hardened tool steel
ball type: precision steel
lubricant: 8 ml. variable viscosity synthetic oil
service interval: 5 years (clean and re-oil)
suspension: full floating top suspended
elastomers: 317 o-rings , viton/silicone proprietary mix

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