Constellation Audio Perseus Phono Preamplifier - Manual (Page 4)

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Before you install the Perseus
Unpacking
Take care when you remove the Perseus from its packaging. Because of its machined aluminum top
chassis, it is heavier than the average preamp. Have an extra person nearby to help if you need it. You
may wish to use gloves to protect your fingers.
Power supply setup
The Perseus's separate power supply (bottom component in the picture above) must be connected to
the Perseus main chassis (top component in the picture above) as shown above before you plug the unit
into a wall. Make sure the power switch on the power supply is in the off (O) position.
The supplied cables which are permanently attached to the power supply are spiral-wrapped, gold-
plated copper designed for aerospace use, and can handle up to 30 amps.
Connect one of the supplied cables to the Analog Left power socket on the Perseus, then into the
Analog Left power socket on the power supply as shown above. Repeat with the Analog Right and
Control power connections.
At this point you can plug the Perseus power supply into the wall socket. Leave the master power
switch off until you connect your other equipment to the Perseus.
DO NOT remove the power cables while the unit is powered on. If you do happen to accidently pull
one of them out, DO NOT plug it back in. Turn off the power supply using the hard switch on the
rear panel, unplug the unit, then replace the cable. Failure to power down the unit before
replacing a power cable can result in substantial damage to your Perseus.
If you will be using the Constellation Audio Centaur or Hercules amplifiers (or any other high-powered
amplifier), do not plug the Perseus into the same AC socket or into any other outlet connected on that
circuit. Constellation Audio amplifiers draw a great deal of power and could affect the Perseus’s
performance if the amplifier(s) and preamp are plugged into the same electrical circuit or AC outlet.