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Adjusting the ECP 2 phono stage for best performance
The ECP 2 phono stage is built to work with a majority
of the phono cartridges made today. High- and low-out-
put Moving Coil (MC), Moving Magnet (MM), Moving
Micro Cross (MMC) and Moving Iron (MI) cartridges will
all work well with this unit. To give every different car-
tridge optimal working conditions the ECP 2 phono stage
is highly adjustable. All adjustments can be performed
on the DIPswitch array (mouse piano) on the rear panel.
Operating the DIPswitch array
A DIPswitch is a small mechanical switch. It is often placed together with other DIPswitches, in an array.
On the ECP 2 there are two arrays of 12 switches, one for each channel. In the down position the
switch is ON and in the up position the switch is OFF. It is not easy to operate the DIPswitches with
your fingers, so some sort of pencil should be used. There are actually special tools for this purpose,
but a pencil or a pen will do the job just as well.
A tip before we get started
Since all the variable settings are located in the DIPswitch array on the rear panel of the phono stage, it
is practical to place the ECP 2 so you have access to these switches, during the initial “tuning” period.
If the phono stage is to be placed in a rack, simply place it with the rear panel pointing to the front of
the rack. Make sure to turn the volume all the way down, or change the input on your line stage / pre
amplifier / integrated amplifier, when operating the DIP swiches!
When you are content with the settings and the sound quality of your turntable playback system, simply
turn the phono stage back around. And enjoy!
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