Primare PRE32 preamplifier - Manual (Page 8)

P r e 3 2 u s e r g u i d e
F e a t u r e s
The PRE32 provides an optional Media I/O
module which allows you to connect digital
sources, including PCs and Internet radio.
a n a l o g u e i n P u t s
Balanced inputs
2 pair XLR, 15k Ω impedance.
Unbalanced inputs
4 pair RCA, 15k Ω impedance.
a n a l o g u e o u t P u t s
Balanced preamplifier output
1 pair XLR, 110 Ω impedance.
Unbalanced preamplifier output
2 pair RCA, 110 Ω impedance.
Record output
1 pair RCA, 110 Ω impedance.
P e r F o r m a n c e
Gain
16dB
Frequency response
20Hz – 100kHz, -3dB
THD
<0.003%, 20Hz – 100kHz, 0dB gain
Signal to noise ratio
-115 dBv
g e n e r a l
Control
12V trigger input and output
1 x RS232
IR input and output
RF
Power consumption
Standby: 0.2W
Operating: 23W
Size
430 x 385 x 105mm (WxDxH)
Weight
10.5kg
Colour
Black or titanium
technical sPeciFication
P h a s e
The phase of the AC supply can make a significant
difference to the sound.
Ensure that the live pin of the AC power cable
is connected to the left-hand pin of the power
connector, viewed from the back panel:
Live
b u r n - i n
Your Primare will sound best after an initial burn-
in of approximately 48 hours.
You will notice a further smaller improvement in
sound quality for at least another 3 days’ playing.
r s 2 3 2 a n d t r i g g e r
The RS232 input allows you to connect the
PRE32 to a controller system. For more
information please contact Primare or visit www.
primare.net.
The Trigger output allows the PRE32 to switch on
other devices, such as a CD32.
u s i n g t h e P r e 3 2
W i t h a n a 3 4 . 2 & c d 3 2
Your PRE32 is an ideal companion to the A34.2
Power Amplifier and Primare CD32 CD Player.
For best results link the three products together
as follows using the trigger cables supplied with
the A34.2 and PRE32:
To link the CD32 and PRE32
Linking the CD32 and PRE32 ensures that the
CD32 switches on, or to standby, in sync with the
rest of the system.
• Connect the Trigger cable from the PRE32
TRIG OUT to the CD32 TRIG IN.
• Configure the CD32 to TRIG ON.
Refer to the CD32 User Guide for details of how
to configure the TRIG ON setting.
To link the CD32 and A34.2
Linking the CD32 and A34.2 ensures that the
A34.2 switches on, or to standby, in sync with the
rest of the system..
• Connect the Trigger cable from the CD32
TRIG OUT to the A34.2 TRIG IN.
additional inFormation
The PRE32 provides superb reproduction with very low distortion, and an
ecologically-friendly low standby power.
These instructions help you get the best possible sound from your PRE32, and give
information about using it with an A34.2 and CD32.