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After unpacking you should have the following items:
5.2 Solstice Turntable
Chassis NVS TT
ARO Tonearm, fitted with Equinox MC
cartridge and finger lift
Sub Platter
Platter
Counterweight
Bearing Housing
Drive Belt
Bearing Oil
4.8 Cartridge Selection
The Solstice Series Phono Stage NVC TT features adjustable settings to enable
the best performance of a connected cartridge. It is possible to adjust both
gain, capacitive and resistive load for Moving Coil cartridges. The adjustment
switches do not apply for MM (Moving Magnet) cartridges as they typically
have a much higher output.
The NVC TT is preset with suggested settings for the Equinox moving coil
cartridge, we recommend 100 ohms for resistance and 1000pF for capacitance
with ‘high’ gain setting however gain, load, and impedance can be adjusted to
suit individual preferences or improve system matching. For instance, adding
more capacitance may reduce any perceived system forwardness. Adding more
resistance can help counteract any perceived excessive liveliness. Switching
between high and low gain may help match input levels across a system. In this
way the Solstice Special Edition vinyl replay system can be set up to perform to
its best in your system and listening environment. For other cartridges, check
with the cartridge manufacturer for the values required.
4.9 System Components
Solstice Special Edition has been considered and designed as a fully featured
system, comprising all the components required for vinyl replay. However, it is
possible to use alternative cartridges and phono stages if desired, such as the
Naim SuperLine. The Solstice Turntable NVS TT is only designed for use with
the Solstice Series NPX TT power supply. The Solstice Series Phono Stage
NVC TT is not required for correct operation.
5. Solstice Special Edition Box Contents
5.1 Unpacking the turntable
The Solstice Special Edition turntable is supplied in 4 boxes.
The large main box houses the turntable only. The smaller boxes contain the
power supply, phono stage and limited edition accessories. Unpack all the
items before starting, as the cables needed are supplied with the relevant
electronics.
Interconnect – tonearm
to phono stage
Felt Mat
Ground Cable
