clearaudio Jubilee MC Phono Cartridge User Manual

Jubilee MC Phono Cartridge
User Manual

clear audio Jubilee MC
User manual
Bedienungsanleitung

Jubilee MC Phono Cartridge

Dear Clear audio  customer,
Thank you for choosing a high-quality Clear audio cartridge. Clear audio cartridges reach the highest possible standard “Made in Germany”.
Meticulously handcrafted in Germany each Clear audio cartridge delivers excellence in sound. Our ongoing research and improvement of our patent- registered MC-cartridges  ensures them staying on the leading edge of analogue engineering.
The Jubilee MC is the first Clear audio moving coil cartridge made of armoured wood and its shape is reminiscent of the masterpieces of the V2 moving coil series.
The name ,Jubilee” MC and MM was inspired by Clear audio’s 40th anniversary, uniting four decades of dedication to “loving music”.

Please note:
This user manual gives you valuable information for the correct installation of your cartridge. For fine adjustment, however, we can only provide general guidelines, since  optimal adjustment will depend on your specific tonearm and turntable.
Many thanks again for choosing  Clear audio.
We wish you much musical enjoyment with your new Jubilee MC cartridge. Clear audio   electronic GmbH

CAUTION:
NOT SUITABLE FOR SHELLAC RECORDS (78rpm).
This phono cartridge is only for mounting on tonearms and must not be used for other purposes.

Included accessories

• Allen key 2mm
• Cartridge mounting screws 2 pcs. M2,5 x 6mm; 2 pcs. M2,5 x 10mm
• Clear audio Sty/us Gauge (Art. No. AC094)
• Gold Pins 4 pcs.
• User manual
• Warranty card
• Return delivery note
  Additional analogue accessories are available at: www.analogshop.de.

The following are recommended:

• Clear audio 7est Record (Art. No. LP43033)
• Clear audio Streak-In Test Record (Art. No. BINO70904)
• Clear audio  Setting Template (Art. No. ACO05/IEC)
• Clear audio Weight Watcher touch (Art. No. AC163)
• Clear audio Fixer of Sound (Art. No. ACO03)
• Clear audio Diamond cleaner brush (Art. No. ACO14)

Mounting procedure

Take the cartridge out of the packaging. To avoid damage, we recommend leaving the stylus guard on the cartridge while mounting the cartridge onto the tonearm.
Use the screws provided to mount your Clear audio Jubilee MC cartridge (the cartridge threads in the body comply with the metric standard for M 2.5mm screws and have the standard spacing of 12.7mm).
Be careful not to over-tighten the screws as they may strip the threaded holes.
Now connect the pins of your Clear audio cartridge to the jacks of the headshield or tonearm cable, taking care not to use too much force.
If necessary, you can use suitable precision pliers or tweezers for assistance.
Please note the colour coding below in order to ensure the correct phase in music playback, otherwise an audible sound deterioration would result.

We recommend the following order of assembly:

1. Mount the MC cartridge into the tonearm.
2. Connect the tonearm or turntable ground with the preamplifier ground (before plugging in the electrical power supply).
3. Plug the tonearm cable into the phono inputs of your preamplifier.
4. Turn down the volume control to a minimum position (position 0).
5. Plug the mains power cord into your electrical power supply.

Our tip for mounting the cartridge:
Choose a bright workplace and good tools, and take your time so you can concentrate.

Adjustment of the tracking force

Carefully remove the stylus guard from the cartridge by grasping it with your thumb and forefinger and gently pulling it forward.
The correct tracking force of your cartridge can be found in the technical data in this user manual. Please only use these values, since if the tracking force is too light (1g or  less) the cartridge could jump out of the record groove and damage the needle.
However, you should never set a tracking force of more than 5g as this could cause damage to the diamond and thus to the cartridge.
In the event that it is not possible to set the optimal tracking force due the cartridge being too light, you should use a spacer plate available from your Clear audio importer/dealer.
Further valuable information for the correct adjustment of your cartridge can be found in the respective user manual of the turntable and/or tonearm manufacturer.

Special instructions

• Before playing a record, please remove all dust and dirt from the record’s surface using a quality cleaning device. For the best results, a record cleaning machine should be used. Ask your dealer about Clear audio’s record cleaning machines.

• Always keep the stylus tip clean. When dirt is allowed to build up and records are played with a dirty or clogged stylus, a buzzing noise may be heard. Use a soft brush or  a high quality cleaning brush or Clear audio cleaning fluid (Art. No. AC003) to clean the stylus tip. Be extremely careful and always brush only from back to front. When using a liquid e.g. from Clear audio or other organic cleaner, always take care not to spill any on the cartridge body. Make sure the liquid only contacts the stylus tip or  boron cantilever. Avoid storing the cartridge near devices with electrical transformers and motors that can generate magnetic fields. Any demagnetization could lead to a loss of the output voltage and thus to a distortion or deterioration of the sound.

• Please note:
  Never disconnect your tonearm cable from your pre-amplifier while your unit is still on. Please switch your pre-amplifier off before starting to disconnecting your  tonearm connectors from the phono inputs of your pre- amplifier.

• Always use the original packaging when shipping the cartridge and secure the stylus guard with a rubber band.

• If any service or repair to a Clear audio product is necessary, please contact your dealer / distributor.
  We can advise you of your nearest service location.

Important – please note:
Do not try to remove the stylus assembly yourself.
Please contact your dealer / distributor.
Any damage caused by failure to follow the advice given in the Clear audio user manual will invalidate the product warranty.
Clear audio will assume no liability for any such damage.
PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
You will need it if this unit has to be transported and/or shipped.
Any further questions you may have about your product should be directed to your dealer or distributor.
Clear audio wish you a much enjoyment of your music!

Technical data

*Provided that the warranty card is correctly completed and returned to  Clear audio, or your
product is registered online at https://clearaudio.de/en/service/registration.php,
within 14 days of purchase.
© clear audio electronic GmbH

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