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Mark Levinson 26 User Manual

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Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc.
Operating Manual
Mark Levinson
®
Nº26
Dual Monaural
Preamplifier
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Mark Levinson 26 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMark Levinson
Model26
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important safety instructions

Front panel

RECORD SELECTOR

Selects program source and tape monitor inputs.

0°/180°

Phase inversion switch for sonic optimization.

MONITOR SELECTOR

Selects between TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 inputs.

INPUT SELECTOR

Selects one of six audio input sources.

OUTPUT LEVEL

Adjusts main output volume.

BALANCE 1, BALANCE 2

Adjusts left/right channel balance.

STEREO/MONO

Selects between stereo and monaural modes.

Rear panel

BALANCED OUTPUT

Connects to balanced inputs of power amplifiers.

MAIN OUT

Connects to power amplifier or crossover inputs.

TUNER

Input for tuner or line-level sources.

TAPE 1 OUT, TAPE 2 OUT

Outputs for tape machine inputs.

TAPE 1 IN, TAPE 2 IN

Inputs from tape machine outputs or line sources.

POWER SUPPLY INPUT

Connection for the PLS-226 power supply.

CD

Input for CD player or line-level sources.

AUX 1

Input for line-level sources.

PHONO/AUX 2

Input for phono or line-level sources.

Ground binding post

Connects turntable tonearm ground lead.

OPTIONAL BALANCED INPUT

Input for balanced line-level sources.

Unpacking and placement

Unpacking

Inspect product and retain packing materials.

Placement

Position unit for optimal performance and accessibility.

Ventilation

Ensure adequate airflow for heat dissipation.

Voltage selection

Set-up and installation

Connectors and cables

Describes RCA and XLR connectors for audio signals.

Internal adjustments: line gain

Adjusting line amplifier gain via internal switches.

Internal adjustments: phono gain

Adjusting phono gain for different cartridges.

Internal adjustments: cartridge loading

Selecting cartridge loading impedance via switches.

Internal adjustments: optional load terminals

Using terminals for custom load resistor insertion.

Terminating the optional load

Instructions for inserting load resistors into terminals.

Internal adjustments: varying the input capacitance

Adjusting phono input capacitance with capacitors.

Making the internal adjustments

Step-by-step process for internal adjustments.

Power connection and system activation

AC power cord polarity

Correct connection of the AC power cord and polarity.

Turning off the Nº26

Unit designed to remain powered on; shutdown noted.

Care and maintenance

Specifications

Dimensions

Dimensions, Nº26, top view

Top view physical dimensions of the Nº26 unit.

Dimensions, Nº26, side view

Side view physical dimensions of the Nº26 unit.

Dimensions, PLS-226, top view

Top view physical dimensions of the PLS-226 unit.

Dimensions, PLS-226, side view

Side view physical dimensions of the PLS-226 unit.

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