Navison Audio SE-MKII Owner's Operating Manual

Manual is about: STEREO PREAMPLIFIER

Summary of SE-MKII

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    Navisonaudio t h e n a t u r a l s o u n d stereo preamplifier owner’s operating manual se-mkii.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Se-mkii owner’s manual 1 introduction thank you for selecting the navison audio se-mkii line stage preamplifier as the control center for your audio system. The se-mkii is capable of remarkably faithful recreation of the dynamics, textures, tonalities, and ambience of live musical perform-ances. Usi...

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    Limited warranty for navison audio components navison audio design, inc . Will provide service under warranty to the original owner on products sold new in the united states for the lesser period of three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, or five years from the date of shipm...

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    Se-mkii owner’s manual 3 questions about this warranty should be addressed to service department navison audio design, inc. 1551 shaw drive san jose ca 95118. The navison audio service department can also be reached by • email: custservice@navisonaudio.Com • phone: 408-269-6800 • fax: 408-269-6801 t...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation the first step in preparing your se-mkii preamplifier for use is to install the vacuum-tubes. To do this, remove the top plate of the machine by removing these screws securing on the top plate. The se-mkii uses eight type 6h1-eb tubes it’s similar 6922 tubes. After checking the pin orie...

  • Page 7: Electromagnetic Interference

    Electromagnetic interference considerable care has been taken in the design of the se-mkii to minimize it's susceptibility to radio frequency interference and other forms of emi. Choice of materials, physical layout, grounding practice, and power supply design have all been specified with a view to ...

  • Page 8: Connection

    Connection sources (cd, tuner, and aux): these high level inputs are electrically equivalent. The load they present to the source varies with the volume control setting, but in no case will it drop below 12 kohms. Connect the corresponding source components to these inputs. Out 1 and out 2: connect ...

  • Page 9: Controls

    Controls power: press the button labeled power to switch the preamplifier on. A time delay auto-muting circuit is incorporated into the se-mkii to eliminate transients generated by the warm-up, and cool down cycles of the vacuum-tubes. All outputs are grounded via relays for approximately 90 seconds...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote control all operations of the se-mkii can be controlled by the handheld wireless remote unit. Mute: pressing the mute button will cause the main outputs to mute and the level display to be zero. Pressing it again will restore the last level setting. Cd, tuner, and aux: you can directly access...

  • Page 11: Vacuum Tube Replacement

    Vacuum tube replacement the se-mkii circuit employs eight vacuum tubes (v1 – v8), all 6h1-eb tubes. The 6h1-eb offers low noise, low microphonics. The brands of tubes we supply have been chosen by first selecting those brands which are known to be most reliable, then by extensive auditioning of thes...

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    Getting the most from your se-mkii in a system of commensurate high quality components, the navison audio se-mkii offers an unparalleled level of sophistication and refinement in music reproduction. To get the best performance out of any audio system, there are a number of important details which mu...

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    The importance of wires interconnect and speaker wires are an important element in your stereo system. Interconnects are available which will permit a reference quality system to blossom and fulfill its promise of musical reality. Others will strangle the system to the point where it becomes little ...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications gain : 24.5db maximum output : 15v frequency response : 2hz to 25khz (- 2db at 25khz) noise - unweighted : - 80db distortion at 1.0 v output : less than 0.2% thd phase : inverts input impedance : approx. 50k ohms output impedance : less than 1.8k ohms power requirements : 115v / 50-60...

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    Thank you for selecting the navison audio products for your audio system. Www.Navisonaudio.Com.