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1.  General  Description  
The Absolare Preamplifier is a single chassis line stage preamplifier with an all tube
signal path and point-to-point construction. Inside the chassis, mains transformers
and DC regulators are isolated from the signal section by an internal partition, to
further reduce noise and hum. Balanced (XLR) and Single-Ended (RCA) versions
are available. The balanced version has 4 input channels and unbalanced version
has 3 input channels.
2.  Safety  Issues  and  Warnings  
- Ensure the voltage setting of the unit matches the voltage of the available AC
power. Operating voltage is fixed and must only be changed by an authorized
service agent.
- Do not touch tubes while operating. Tubes are extremely hot devices and also
contain very high voltages.
- There are no user serviceable parts inside the chassis. Do not open bottom covers.
3.  Unpacking  and  Placement  
After opening the top cover of the box, remove the upper layer of hard foam material.
You can then lift the unit from the box using the cloth underneath the chassis.
Feet can affect the sound quality significantly. Feet should be placed directly under
the aluminum base plate, not the MDF/leather plate. There are three areas where
the aluminum base plate is exposed through openings in the bottom MDF/leather
plate. These areas are where feet should be placed. You can use either three or four
feet. Adjusting their position will also affect the sound to varying degrees, depending
on the type of rack, location or interaction with other equipment. For most situations
the arrangement as shown in the diagram below is a good starting point.
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