Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio TT50 turntable. We
hope that you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it.
The TT50 has been jointly developed between Cambridge Audio and
Pro-Ject and features several parts unique to this model such as a
proprietary arm with non contact magnetic anti-skate. Other features
include a Cambridge Audio made acrylic platter, coated with a layer of
elastomer paint for careful control of resonance and matched acoustic
impedance to the vinyl record for maximum detail retrieval.
The isolation type feet also control resonance and provide a measure of
feedback resistance to vibration. The TT50 turntable is supplied with an
Audio Technica AT95E Moving Magnet cartridge fully aligned and setup
at the factory.
The TT50 should always be mounted on a good quality level support,
preferably one designed for use with turntables.
Your turntable can only be as good as the system it is connected to.
Please do not compromise on your supports, amplification, speakers or
cabling. Naturally we particularly recommend models from the
Cambridge Audio Azur range which have been designed to the same
exacting standards as this turntable. In particular pay attention to the
quality of your phono stage. The Cambridge Audio Azur 540P or 640P
models for instance are an excellent match for the TT50. Your dealer
can also supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to
ensure your system realises its full potential.
Thank you for taking the time to read this manual; we do recommend
you keep it for future reference.
Matthew Bramble,
Cambridge Audio Technical Director
and the Turntable design team.
Introduction
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................2
Limited warranty..........................................................................................3
Safety precautions ......................................................................................3
Important safety instructions ....................................................................4
Assembly/setup ..........................................................................................5
Cartridge downforce adjustment ............................................................6
Anti-skating (bias)adjustment .................................................................6
TT50 features ..............................................................................................7
Top view ....................................................................................................7
Rear view ..................................................................................................7
Operating instructions ................................................................................8
Playing records.........................................................................................8
Changing replay speed ............................................................................8
Maintenance and cleaning.........................................................................8
Cartridge replacement/adjustment...........................................................8
Cartridge fitting ........................................................................................8
Cartridge alignment .................................................................................9
Adjusting the azimuth ...........................................................................10
Technical specifications ...........................................................................11
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................11
Cartridge alignment protractor ................................................................11
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the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of continuous
improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without
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