GOLD NOTE PH-7 MM and MC Phono Preamplifier Owner’s Manual
- June 17, 2024
- GOLD NOTE
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GOLD NOTE PH-7 MM and MC Phono Preamplifier
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: PH-7 Italian MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
- Manufacturer: Gold Note
- Country of Manufacture: Italy
- Phone: +39.0571.675005
- Fax: +39.0571.675013
- Power Supply: Hybrid Power Supply with temperature automatic stabilizer
- Main Inputs: Stereo RCA and XLR balanced
- Main Outputs: Stereo RCA and XLR balanced
- Main Dimensions: 200mm L x 80mm H x 260mm D
- Main Weight: 3 Kilos (7 Lbs.)
- Main Finish Options: Brushed Black or Silver anodized aluminum, Black powder coated
Introduction
The Gold Note PH-7 mk2 is a high-performance convenient MM & MC phono preamplifier featuring a Hybrid Power Supply with a temperature automatic stabilizer.
The innovative design developed for the PH-7 allows matching easily any kind of MM and MC cartridge with a wide option of set up with easy access impedance setting and truly balanced design and output connectors.
The PH-7 enables superior audio purity with any audio system and all Micro line units featuring an optional external Power Supply (PSU).
The modern convenient compact luxury look helps introduce the unit into any audio system or building a full Micro Line system to offer a complete line of high-class convenient products.
Contents of Packaging
Before setting up the PH-7 MM & MC Phono Preamplifier, please make sure that all the components listed are present:
- PH-7 MM & MC Phono Preamplifier chassis
- Audio cable (not supplied)
- AC Power Chord
Back Panel Features
The PH-7 back panel includes the following features:
- RCA and XLR balanced audio inputs
- RCA and XLR balanced audio outputs
- Optional Tyco connector for external Power Supply Unit (PSU7)
Operating Conditions
The PH-7 Front Panel indicates the following operating conditions:
- Green light ON: unit is powered by optional external power supply
- Red/Green light ON: unit is thermally stabilized
PH-7 Gain & Load
To adjust the load, capacitance, or unit settings for MM or MC cartridges, use optional RCA loaded plugs into the dedicated connectors (4). Contact Gold Note to get the proper plug if needed. For High Output MC cartridges, test to find the best matching according to the manufacturer’s suggestion.
Optional External Power Supply Unit (PSU)
The PH-7 can be set up with an optional external Power Supply Unit (PSU7) via the professional Tyco connector (5) on the back panel. The PSU-7 is a large inductive power supply that completely decouples the PH-7 from the AC for uncompromised sound performance. The PSU-9 is an external power supply driven by a double massive battery power supply that is automatically rechargeable.
Product Usage Instructions
Set-Up Instructions
- Open all the cartons inside the main box and ensure that all the components listed in the packaging are present.
- Carefully remove the PH-7 MM & MC Phono Preamplifier chassis from the shipping box and foam.
- Connect the audio cable (not supplied) to the audio inputs of the PH-7.
- Connect the AC Power Chord supplied to the power input of the PH-7
- (1) RCA Analogue Output – Unbalanced
- (2) XLR Analogue Output – Balanced
- (3) GROUND – Threaded plug
- (4) MM & MC INPUT – MM & MC Stereo RCA Input
- (5) LOAD INPUT – Adjusting connectors for MM & MC
- (6) PSU IN – Power Supply connector
- (7) IEC PLUG with FUSE – 100 -240 Volt – 50/60Hz with 1 A fuse
(Operating Conditions)
Once the PH-7 has been correctly wired and positioned on a solid shelf it is
ready to play.
The PH-7 has been designed for use in Hi-Fi systems in sheltered locations. It
ought therefore to be protected from any eventual variations in temperature
and humidity. Avoid to use the unit close to radiators or other strong heat
sources, electrical and electronic motors, switched-on mobile phones, etc.
The location in proximity of other audio components is not theoretically
critical, but you should nevertheless pay attention to this.
In any case, take care to unplug completely the unit every time you need to
move it or to move the turntable on which it is installed.
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* (8) ON/OFF – The master switch, turns the unit ON/OFF completely.- (9) MM Key – Select the MM phono stage.
- (10) MC Key – Select the MC phono stage.
- (11) MM light – Turns on when selected the input
- (12) MC light – Turns on when selected the input
- (13) BLUE LED Light – It shows the unit ON/OFF
- (14) RED/GREEN LED Light – With RED light ON the unit is powered by the internal power supply.
With Greenlight ON then the unit is powered by the optional external power supply.
PLEASE NOTE: When the unit is thermally stabilized the ON Red/Green light fed down.
(PH-7 Gain & Load)
The PH-7 can be set up to be used both with MM or MC cartridges. The input can
be even finely set up with optional plugs.
The MM stereo RCA input (8) features a 48B gain stage able to drive all MM
cartridges of the market.
Once the MM input is selected the MM stage sets up the unit automatically on a
47KS load which is the worldwide standard compliance for it.
The MC stereo RCA input (9) features a 65B gain stage able to drive all MC cartridges of the market. Once the MC input is selected the MC stage sets up the unit automatically on a 47052 load.
To eventually adjust the load or the capacitance of the unit once select MM or
MC it is necessary to use optional RCA loaded plugs into the dedicated
connectors (4).
Ask Gold Note to get the proper plug eventually.
PLEASE NOTE: The High Output MC cartridge must be tested to find the best matching according to the manufacturer’s suggestion.
PSU-7 or PSU-9
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY UNIT
(Optional)
The PH-7 may be set up even with an optional external Power Supply Unit (PSU7) via the professional Tyco connector (5) present on the back panel.
The PSU-7 is a large inductive power supply that decouples the PH-7 from the AC completely for uncompromised sound performance.
The PSU-9 is the in fact and external power supply driven by a double massive battery power supply automatically rechargeable.
Technical Specifications
(Warranty Registration)
To validate the warranty is necessary to register the unit on the Gold Note
internet website within 15 days from the purchase on the appropriate area of
the website: http://www.goldnote.it/
If the unit is not registered correctly or is been purchased from a different
country than the purchaser’s origin/home the unit will not be covered by any
warranty and the eventual registration refused.
The warranty does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Styli, and
Batteries.
(Customer Service)
AIl GOLD NOTE® products are the result of meticulous technological research,
and consequently, their correct functioning is guaranteed. In spite of this,
it is possible that problems may emerge which non-specialist users cannot
resolve. In this case, contact your dealer who will advise you on how to
resolve the problem.
Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the national
distributor without being authorized to do so. In such cases both GOLD NOTE®
and the distribution agents operating within your territory decline
responsibility of any kind.
Please Note: Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary at any moment
without notice.
Warnings
- Do not disassemble any part of the product.
- Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.
- For service and problems of any kind, contact qualified Gold Note personnel.
- Protect the product from rain and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc.
- The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit.
- Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit
Troubleshooting
FAQ
Q: Can I use the PH-7 with both MM and MC cartridges?
A: Yes, the PH-7 is designed to work with both MM and MC cartridges.
Q: Can I use an external power supply with the PH-7?
A: Yes, you can set up the PH-7 with an optional external Power Supply Unit (PSU7) for improved performance.
Q: How do I adjust the load or capacitance for my cartridge?
A: To adjust the load or capacitance, use optional RCA-loaded plugs into the dedicated connectors on the back panel. Contact Gold Note for the proper plug if needed.
Q: What is the warranty period for the PH-7?
A: Please refer to the Warranty section in the user manual for information on the warranty period and terms.
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