Sutherland N1 - Manual (Page 7)

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is down sized a bit. It is assumed that vinyl is
the primary listening source. This phono stage
compares to the finest available separates.
One half of each audio board’s area is dedicated
to the phono stage.
THE LINE STAGE
The line stage is the same circuitry as used
in the Destination level LineBlocks. Only the
power supply is down-sized. The line stage
circuit and layout of the N1 was literally lifted
from the LineBlock’s CAD files using copy and
paste.
THE CONTROL SECTION
The N1 uses exactly the same control board as the LineBlocks.
The Nixie displays are not only an aesthetic retro touch, they are
bright, large and easy to read from a distance.
Control couldn’t be simpler. One knob for input selection, volume
control and muting. The N1 will also conveniently remember and
restore the volume level last used for any particular input.
Muting is fast, but volume is more slowly ramped up when
unmuting.
THE WHITE NOISE GENERATOR
It can take quite a long listening time before a high resolution
component reaches its full performance potential. The N1 is no
exception.
However, the N1 has a built in white noise generator that can
be used as a break-in signal. Simply select input number 6 and
the white noise generator will be enabled. When an input other
than 6 is selected, the noise generator is completely disabled
and out of the listening path. You can use the white noise generator with your
power amplifier either on or off. If it is on, you will hear white noise from your
speakers. Thus all of your system will be subjected to a break-in signal.