Primare PRE32 preamplifier - Manual (Page 3)

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Your PRE32 is supplied with the following
components:
• Mains cable.
• Trigger cable.
• C23 remote control.
•
Two batteries for the remote control.
If any of these items are missing please contact
your supplier. We recommend you retain the
packaging in case you need to transport the unit
at a later date.
2 c o n n e c t t o a
P o W e r a m P l i F i e r
The PRE32 is designed to be connected to
a power amplifier with either balanced or
unbalanced inputs.
• If the power amplifier provides balanced
inputs, such as the Primare A34.2, connect the
PRE3 L and R outputs from the PRE32 to the
L and R balanced inputs in the power amplifier,
using high quality XLR cables.
• If the power amplifier only provides
unbalanced inputs, connect the PRE1 (or
PRE2) L and R outputs from the PRE32 to the
L and R inputs on the power amplifier, using
high quality RCA cables.
3 c o n n e c t i n P u t s
You can connect up to two balanced sources and
up to three unbalanced sources to the analogue
inputs on the back panel.
Balanced inputs
• Connect the balanced inputs IN1 and IN2 to
balanced sources, such as a Primare CD32 CD
player, using high quality XLR cables.
Unbalanced inputs
•
Connect the unbalanced inputs IN3, IN4, IN5,
and IN6 to unbalanced sources, using high
quality RCA cables.
Media module
Additional inputs are provided by the optional
media module. This offers streaming of files from
the Internet, NAS, or PCs; Internet radio content;
and digital audio input from devices including
CD players, smart phones, personal players, and
satellite boxes.
For more information see the documentation
supplied with the upgrade.
4 c o n n e c t P o W e r
• Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with
the PRE32 into the power connector on the
back panel, and connect the other end to a
wall socket.
If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets
please contact your supplier for an alternative
cable.
Note: See Phase, page 8, for information about
getting the best sound from your PRE32.
 WARNING: Always disconnect the
PRE32 from the mains power before
connecting or disconnecting any cables.
• Switch on the PRE32, using the switch on the
back panel.
The standby indicator will light up on the front
panel.
To switch on from standby
• Press O on the front panel or remote control.
The display shows:
PRIMARE
followed by the currently selected source and
volume setting.
Press O again to switch to standby.
XLR 1 RS232 XLR 2 RCA 3-6 Record Preamp 1-2 Preamp 3 IR in/out Power
On/off
Trigger
out
Not
active
Optional media module;
see Media module, opposite page.
Analogue inputs Analogue outputs
getting started
Set up your PRE32 in four simple steps: