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PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight
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PrimaLuna
ProLogue Eight
Vacuum Tube CD Player
Serial Number: ______________
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight Table of Contents Thank you 3 Specifications 4 Warning - Package Contents - Initial Setup 5 Controls and Hook-Up 6 Operation Instructions 7-9 © The SuperTubeClock 10 Tube Basics 11 Fuse Protection 12 Troubleshooting 13 Notes 14 Warranty Information 15 Copyright Durob Audio BV - 2007. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of text, logo, graphics or schematics is strictly forbidden without permission, in writing, of Durob Audio BV The information in th
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight THANK YOU! We would like to thank you for choosing our PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight vacuum tube CD player as an important part of your music system. It is the final piece in PrimaLuna’s critically-acclaimed introductory line of affordable, high-quality tube products. The design- ers and builders of the PrimaLuna equipment all have a long history in high-end audio. We feel that it is time to offer a range of affordable audio instruments that can easily compete with tod
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight Specifications Output Level 2V±3dB Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.5dB Distortion And Noise <-70dB S/N Ratio ≥96dB Dynamic Range 120dB Channel Separation 90dB (1kHz) Digital Output S/PDIF (AES3id) Power Consumption 50W Net Weight 25.4 lbs / 11.5 kg Shipping Weight 30.0 lbs / 13.6 kg Dimension 15.5” x 11” x 7.5” 395 mm x 280 mm x 190 mm (L x W x H) Shipping Dimensions 18.3” x 15” x 12” 465 mm x 380 mm x 305 mm (L x W x H) Analog Output 1 pair RCA Digital Out
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight Warning! To prevent serious injury, electrical shock or fire: Always turn power off and disconnect power cord from unit and power source before doing any work on unit. Do not operate with bottom plate removed. Always disconnect all cable connections to and from preamplifier before changing fuses and/or tubes. Do not replace fuses with any fuse other than the same type and rating as used by the fac- tory. Do not replace tubes without reading instructions. Do n
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight Controls and Hook-Up The front panel of the PrimaLuna models is made from machined aluminium, finished to complement the blue metallic chassis. The following functions are controlled with the 4 silver buttons on the front: play/pause; stop/open; next/previous; repeat current/repeat all (read further down the manual for special instructions). Looking at the rear panel, you’ll note you have three outputs: one set of stereo analog out- puts; two digital outputs—one coa
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight General Operation Turning the unit on/off Turn on the Power Switch (POWER) on the left side, the unit will first close the disc tray, the display will show PRIMALUNA PL8 CDP, and the unit will perform a self-check. When the display shows READING, the self-check has been completed and the unit is ready to read the disc. Playback • Press the Stop/Open Button on the front panel or the remote control to open the disc tray. Place the compact disc in the disc tray la
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© © P PrimaLuna rimaLuna P ProLogue Eight roLogue Eight The Remote The functions of the PrimaLuna Remote Control are self-explanatory. The remote controls all the basic CD player functions outlined above and on the next page. It will also control source selection, volume, and triode/ultralinear switching on the DiaLogue Series integrated amplifiers. The PrimaLuna Remote Control has two high quality silicon rings on each end to protect against damage of the remote control itself as well as y
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight Stop and/or Open During playback or in PAUSE mode, press the Stop/Open Button on the front panel or the remote control to stop a disc that is being played or paused. After stopping playback, you may open the disc tray by pressing the Stop/Open Button a second time. Fast Search (Remote only) • Hold the Scan Forward or Backward button depressed, playback advances or reverses at high speed. • Hold Scan Forward button depressed for fast- forward operation. • Hold Scan
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight The SuperTubeClock This is where the magic happens... the SuperTjoebClock replaces the solid state oscillator normally found in a CD player’s digital clocking device with a mini triode vacuum tube. When you reclock a cd-drive, any noise that is generated here appears unfiltered and unattenuated at the input of the decoder chip in the cd-player and injects jitter, which from then on is an undistinguishable part of the digital audio stream. No amount of cleaning wil
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight Tube Information The 12AX7, 12AU7 and 5AR4 tubes will have a life of about 10,000 hours. Here are some tips on using tubes: Do not use treatments on tube pins or in sockets. If you decide to experiment with other types of tubes, it is critical that you first turn the power off to the CD player, then turn the volume down completely on your pre-amp AND also switch your pre-amp to a different source. We recommend you not swap tubes in and out repeatedly because every
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight Fuse Protection A note on fuses: NEVER wrap fuses in aluminium foil as a stop-gap to buying new ones. Fus- es are safety valves. They should always be replaced with the exact same value and type. NEVER attempt to check or replace a fuse while the CD player is plugged in. Turn off the power amp first and after that the preamplifier and then the CD player. Unplug all speakers, components and AC cords before continuing. Wait 10 minutes to let tubes cool down and the
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight Troubleshooting No output. Power is on, but power LED is off and tubes do not light up. Mains fuse is out. Replace fuse per instructions on page 9. No output. Power LED is on and tubes do light up normally. The CD player stays muted for 30 seconds when powered on. Check to make sure all interconnects are securely connected. If all seems to be OK check other equipment in use. Remote control does not respond. Batteries are low and have to be replaced
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© PrimaLuna ProLogue Eight Herman van den Dungen: PrimaLuna in Italian language is “First Moon”. My grandfather was the first “Herman”. My grandmother, an aristocratic lady in a small Dutch village, had a special name for her husband: “Maantje”, which means Little Moon (which is now also the name of our small dog), van den Dungen. The people in the village adopted that name, and having a strong accent, they soon called him “Maontje” van den Dungen. My father’s first name was Cor, but in t
