andover SPINDECK Manuale utente
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Product Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction / Safety notes...........................................................4
Product Diagram.......................................................... 5
To Set-up your Spindeck........................................................6-7
Useful Tips...........................................................8
Specications y...........................................................9
In Case of Difculty..........................................................10
Customizing Your Experience.........................................................11
Installing a New Cartridge.........................................................12
Repacking Diagram.........................................................13
30-Day Guarantee / Warranty / Service.........................................................14
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Thanks for selecting Spindeck!
Your Spindeck has been painstakingly designed to treat your valuable records with
great care while providing exceptional sound quality at a price below most turntables
of comparable performance. This was accomplished by eliminating non-essential frills
while maintaining precise, accurate tolerances, and quality materials where it counts
the most.
Spindeck has been handcrafted in Europe by one of the most respected manufacturers
of high-delity turntables on the planet. We know you are anxious to get spinning, but
please take a few moments to read through this booklet to get the most enjoyment
from your Spindeck. If you have any questions not covered here please contact
Andover Audio support via email (support@andoveraudio.com) or phone (+1
978.775.3670).
Getting Started
Spindeck comes with a cartridge pre-mounted and all critical adjustments factory set.
To setup Spindeck, you only have to remove the packing materials and install the belt.
Then plug it into your system and you’re ready to play.
Check for Damage
Your turntable was shipped partially disassembled in order to avoid damage to
sensitive parts. Please check to make sure that neither the packaging nor the device
was damaged in transit. If you are missing parts, or if the unit is damaged, please do
not operate it and contact either your dealer or support@andoveraudio.com.
Safety instructions
The power cord is used to connect and disconnect the unit from the power supply.
Make sure that the plug is easily accessible at all times. Hold the plug when
unplugging the power cord. Never handle the power cord while your hands are wet or
damp.
Avoid letting liquids enter the device. Never place any item containing liquid, like a
ower vase, on or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device. Never place any
nopen ame sources, like lighted candles, on or near the device. The product shall not
be used in damp or wet locations, next to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or any other
similar conditions.
Keep plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation.
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Controls, features and connections:
(1) Power switch
(2) Stepped drive pulley and drive belt
(3) Platter with felt mat
(4) Tonearm counterweight
(5) Tonearm lift lever
(6) Tonearm rest and removable transport lock
(7) Tonearm tube
(8) Headshell with nger lift and pre-mounted Ortofon OM5e cartridge
(9) Dustcover Lid
(10) Lid hinge
(11) Hinge fasteners
(12) Signal output cable
(13) Power cord (suitable for your country’s mains)
Allen key 1.5mm (not shown)
Two-Point Cartridge Alignment Protractor (not shown)
Adapter for 45RPM singles (not shown)
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To Set-up your Spindeck
Install the Drive Belt
1. Remove the brown paper insert that supported the platter during transport.
2. Install the drive belt around the top section of the pulley, as shown in the following
illustration.
3. Put the felt mat on the top of the platter.
Connect Spindeck to your Amplier
Spindeck has a captive tonearm signal lead (pg.5, #12) for connection to the amplier.
Use the Phono input on your amplier or Spinbase.
The plug with the red band should be attached to the RIGHT channel input jack, and the
plug with the white band is the LEFT channel.
The third individual wire is a GROUND wire. Connect this to the ground screw on
Spinbase or compatible amplier. If your amplier does not have a ground screw, slip
it under one of the screws which hold the amplier chassis together and tighten it
securely. Leaving this wire unattached will result in excessive hum.
Note: The phono input you use must be suitable for use with a magnetic cartridge. Line
inputs (such as Aux, CD, Tuner, Tape or Video) are not suitable. If your amplier does
not have a suitable Phono input you will need a separate phono preamplier stage for
magnetic cartridges. This will be connected between the Spindeck and a free line level
input of the amplier.
Belt set for 33 RPM as shown
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Fit the Lid
Fit the lid (dust cover) carefully over the hinge prongs (pg.5, #10). The hinge tension is
pre-adjusted, however if the tension changes over time you may adjust the screws until
the lid stays open where you want it to without being too stiff to open or close.
Remove the Stylus Protection Cover
Carefully remove the clear plastic stylus protection cover by gently pulling it straight off
the front of the stylus. Save it for later use if Spindeck must be moved or shipped. Take
care to not pull the stylus out in the process.
Connect it to Power
The turntable is supplied with a power adapter. Plug the power adapter into the DC
power jack at the rear of Spindeck rst, then plug the adapter into your AC power.
Turn it On
Use the power switch on the left side of the plinth (pg.5, #1) to start and stop the motor.
To Change Playing Speed
For 33RPM operation, place the belt on the upper (smaller) section of the motor pulley.
(pg.5, #2)
For 45RPM operation, use the lower (larger) section of the pulley.
Always switch the motor OFF before changing the belt position.
Cartridge Tracking Force Adjustment
There is no need to make any adjustments to the tonearm when using the supplied
Ortofon OM5e cartridge. The counterweight is pre-set perfectly from the factory.
If you switch to another make or model cartridge, or if your counterweight is moved,
you will have to reset the tonearm. The counterweight (pg.5, #8) supplied is suitable for
cartridges weighing between 3 - 7g.
If you change your cartridge, please read Installing a New Cartridge on page 12.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance. Remove dust with a slightly
moistened antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth because this will create static electricity
which will attract more dust! Antistatic cleaning uids are available at specialist stores
but must be applied sparingly to avoid damage to rubber parts. To avoid damage it is
recommended to t the stylus cover before cleaning or maintenance is carried out.
If the player is not used over a long period of time, the drive belt should be removed to
prevent unequal stretching.
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Useful Tips
Spindeck should be positioned on a low-resonance surface such as wood or multiple
layer ply board to avoid structural vibrations disturbing replay. The Andover Spinbase
has been specially designed designed to provide a stable, solid support that perfectly
compliments Spindeck.
Turntables and vinyl LP’s require a gentle touch to maximize performance and
longevity. Following these guidelines will result in years of noise-free, reliable
performance.
• Do not handle records by the grooved areas. Grasp them by the edges, or by
balancing the label on your thumb and steadying it with your forenger at the
edge of the record. Fingerprint oils attract dust which increases wear and adds
noise.
• Invest in a good record cleaning brush and use it prior to each play.
• Invest in a quality residue-free record cleaning system. Use it after every few
plays or as needed.
• Always place your records back in their protective sleeves immediately after
each use. Never leave them laying around unprotected.
• Always store your records vertically, and away from heat and sunlight.
• Whenever possible, use the arm lift (a.k.a. cueing lever) to gently raise and
lower the stylus to the record surface.
• Clean the stylus regularly using a soft brush, or by blowing on it. Always brush
from back to front. NEVER brush from side to side or front to back or the stylus
will be damaged.
• Never play a record with a bent, misaligned, or damaged stylus as this can
permanently damage your record.
• Always use the tracking force recommended by the stylus manufacturer.
Setting the force too light can be as harmful to your valuable vinyl LP’s as
setting it too heavy.
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Technical Specications
Spindeck
Nominal speeds 33/45 r.p.m.
Wow and utter 33: <0.29% 45: <0.27%
Signal to noise -65dB
Effective tonearm mass 8g
Effective tonearm length 8.6” (218,5mm)
Overhang 22mm
Power consumption 4.5W
Power cord Suitable for USA/Canada
Dimensions (W x H x D) 420 x 112 x 330mm (WxHxD)
Weight 4.0kg
Ortofon OM5e phono cartridge
Frequency range 20-25.000Hz
Channel separation 20dB/1kHz
Output voltage 4.5mV
Recommended load impedance 47kohms/200-600pF – MM-input
Compliance/stylus type 20µm/mN – Elliptical
Recommended tracking force 17.5mN/1.75g
Weight 5g
Replacement Stylus Stylus 5e
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In Case of Difculty
Your Spindeck is manufactured to the highest standards and underwent strict quality
inspection before leaving the factory. Despite this, you may encounter difculty due to
improper installation, connection, or shipping damage. The following are a few examples,
and their most likely causes.
The platter doesn’t turn although the unit is powered on:
• The unit is not properly connected to the main power supply.
• There is no power at the wall outlet.
• Drive belt is not tted or has slipped off the motor pulley or platter.
No signal through one or both channels:
• No signal contact from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring. Check
that the four small wires attached to the rear of the cartridge are attached
and no wires are faulty.
• Faulty contact between the Tonearm and the Phono input on your Spinbase
or amplier. Make certain both plugs are rmly and fully inserted.
• The unit is not connected to a phono input designed for a magnetic cartridge.
Line or Aux inputs are not suitable for Spindeck. If you do not have a
magnetic phono input on your amplier a separate phono preamp is required.
Contact Andover Audio or your dealer for a suitable preamp.
• Amplier is not switched on, or an incorrect input selected. If using a vintage
amplier, make sure the “Tape Monitor” switch is not engaged.
Stong hum on phono input:
• No ground connection to amplier.(Note that due to the high gain required of
phono circuits, it is normal to have a slightly higher noise level than typical
auxiliary line-level sources such as CD players, DACs, or radio tuners.)
Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels:
• The tracking force may be insufcient.
• The stylus or cantilever may be damaged.
• There may be too much dust on the stylus.
• The stylus may not be fully seated in the cartridge body.
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