FAQs
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How do I know which cartridge setting is for me?
Please see your cartridge’s instruction manual, and select
its type and gain setting via the gain switch located just
next to the DC input on ZEN Phono’s rear.
Alternatively, connect your turntable and try to play an LP
in the MM setting of the selector. Should this not give
acceptable playback levels at a normal volume setting (i.e.
the volume is too low), move the cartridge selector to
next higher gain position, turning the ZEN Phono OFF
before changing the switch position. Please repeat until
playback levels are normal.
If you find the playback is too loud and/or distorted
despite the volume being set very low, please move the
cartridge selector one step towards the MM position,
turning the ZEN Phono OFF before changing the switch
position. Please repeat until playback levels are normal.
You may not be able to use the same volume setting as
you do with modern CDs or downloads as many LPs are
mastered less “loud”, with greater dynamic range than
modern digital recordings. It is normal to have to use a
higher volume setting than with digital sources. If in
doubt, select the lowest gain (closest to MM) setting that
gives satisfying playback levels and does not require you
to turn the volume up excessively.
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