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Audio system and preamplifier

The fitted Ortofon 2M Red is an MM cartridge. Set your audio system or phono preamplifier to MM, not MC.

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Note

The connected audio system or amplifier must be switched off and the volume set low.

Before switching on the audio system and turntable, make sure all connections have been made correctly and the correct preamplifier setting has been selected. Otherwise, loud humming may occur and damage the audio system or speakers.

Setting the preamplifier

Choose the appropriate connection type for your audio system. The PRE AMP switch is on the rear of the turntable.

With a PHONO MM input

PRE AMP → OFF

Connect the turntable to the PHONO MM input on your audio system. This bypasses the turntable's built-in preamplifier.

PHONO MM input on the audio system
On the audio system: PHONO/MM
Set PRE AMP to OFF
On the turntable: OFF

Without a PHONO input

PRE AMP → ON

Use an available AUX/line RCA input on your audio system. This uses the turntable's built-in preamplifier.

AUX In RCA input on the audio system
On the audio system: AUX/Line
Set PRE AMP to ON
On the turntable: ON

For playback via Bluetooth or USB recording on a computer, also set PRE AMP to ON.

Making the RCA connection

  1. Switch off the audio system and set the volume low.
  2. Use the supplied RCA cable to connect the turntable to the input you selected on the audio system.
  3. Connect the white plug to the left channel (L) and the red plug to the right channel (R).
  4. Before switching on the devices, check that PRE AMP is set to OFF or ON as appropriate for your input.
Connect the RCA cable between the turntable's audio output and the audio system
RCA connection between the turntable and audio system

Connecting the ground wire

If your audio system has a built-in phono amplifier and a ground terminal, secure the ground wire to both devices.

  • The ground terminal on the PLATINUM Automatic EAS is not a protective earth connection.
  • Depending on the audio system, connecting the ground wire may cause humming. In this case, the ground wire does not need to be connected.
  • We recommend connecting the PLATINUM Automatic EAS to the ground terminal of a MAESTRO Quantum.