Sutherland N1 - Manual (Page 6)

Beyond those basic functions, are more
thoughtful and useful aspects. When the
N1 is muted (by either pressing the front
panel knob or the orange mute button on
the remote), the volume level quickly goes to
zero and the two digits of volume indication go
off. That leaves only the input display illuminated.
The remote up/down buttons then function to make
changes to the selected input. When the N1 is then
unmuted, the volume numeric indication comes back on and
the volume level will then ramp up to the value last used with
that particular input.
The orange LED on the remote shows how rapidly commands are being sent. One
command for each flash. A quick push of the volume up or down buttons will send
only one command. Volume can be easily raised or lowered by one value. Holding
the button down for longer will send more commands and at a faster rate.
DISCUSSION OF DESIGN
The N1 uses a stack of two identical mono boards. Each board contains a mono phono
preamp, a mono input selector, a mono volume control, a mono line stage, multiple stages
of power supply filtering / regulation and a processor for control.
Each channel of music will see exactly the same circuit and physical layout. The most
subtle details between the two channels will be preserved as they travel thru precisely
identical signal paths.
Construction details contribute not
only to the N1’s performance but
also to pride in owning a well crafted
instrument. The neat and orderly
internal layout reflect the attention
to every design detail.
THE PHONO STAGE
The phono stage is the same circuitry
as used in the Destination level
PhonoBlocks. Only the power supply
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