Audio Note T Zero - Manual (Page 3)

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USING THE T-ZERO contd.
Band – When the tuner is switched on it defaults to the first setting 1:- FM Auto(stereo)
reception. Press the button for second setting 2:- FM (Mono) for weaker(noisy) Fm
signals. Press the button for third setting 3:- MW reception. Press the button for fourth
setting 4:- LW reception. Press the button for fourth time to revert to setting 1.
Bedding in time: The new pre amplifier requires about 200 hours of initial use (called
“bedding in time”) before the circuitry becomes stable and optimum performance is
realised. As the amplifier “beds in”, the sound will become more lucid, detailed and
expansive.
Once the amplifier is “bedded in”, a warm-up time of approximately 30 to 45 minutes is
required each time the unit is turned on before optimum sonic performance is reached.
The T-ZERO is designed for continuous operation and may remain switched on, even
when not in use. The power consumption is minimal. You may, however, prefer to turn
the unit off when not in use by using the “ON/OFF” switch located on the rear panel, next
to the mains inlet socket.
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
The T-ZERO meets the requirements of Level Zero and the basic technological
requirements of all Audio Note™ products.
Audio Note™ use a technique called “Comparison by Contrast”* during the development
of our products. This method of aural evaluation is a system currently unique to Audio
Note™.
All inputs are routed to the line stage via an input selector, volume and balance control.
High quality parts are used throughout the pre amplifier.
The circuitry is un-complex and incredibly effective, yielding a high level of sonic
performance.
• An essay titled ‘Audio Hell’ that describes the Comparison by Contrast technique is available from Audio
Note on request.