Owner`s manual

These outputs are unaffected by the output level control on the

front panel of the Nº32, or by the source chosen to be monitored.

The record outputs will be disconnected when the preamplifier is

placed into standby, however.

8 Optional Phono Input Module Bays

The optional phono preamplifier modules for the Mark Levinson

Nº32 slide into place in this location (they are shown in place in

the illustration for clarity). These extraordinary phono preampli-

fiers are available with either XLR inputs or with RCA inputs; in

either case, the incoming signal from the phono cartridge is

treated as a balanced signal internally.

If you purchased your Nº32 without phono modules and decide

to add them at a later date, please contact your dealer. Although

not difficult to install, we require that a qualified dealer install the

phono modules to minimize any opportunity for electrical prob-

lems (such as static discharges resulting from working without

proper grounding, etc.).

Each of the two inputs of the Nº32 Phono Input Modules may be

programmed individually for different gain and loading settings.

Thus, if you have two cartridges on two arms (or separate tables),

you may set up one for your favorite moving magnet (e.g., 40 dB

gain, 47kΩ and 100pF loading), and the other for your favorite

moving coil (e.g., 60 dB gain, 100Ω and 0.01µF loading).

The built-in list of customization options include:

• Gain

(either 40 or 60 dB, for either MM or MC cartridges)

• Capacitive loading for MM

(0 pF, 50 pF, 100 pF, 150 pF, 200 pF, 250 pF, 300 pF, 350 pF)

• Resistive loading for MC

(3.3, 5, 7.7, 10, 33, 50, 77, 100, 330, and 47,000 Ω)

• Single-pole 20 Hz infrasonic filter

(switchable in or out as needed)

All phono settings may be accessed from the listening position, via

remote control. In addition, a set of “custom” terminals inside the

phono modules themselves allow you to use a custom resistor of

your choice in lieu of the extensive list of precision resistors we

provide.