Ring DAC technology exhibits exceptionally linear response when decoding digital audio data, with the ability to resolve the finest acoustic details recorded on a compact disc. In the Alpha 9 CD player, 24 bit digital filtering is provided by the Pacific Microsonics PMD 100 chipset, which also performs HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) decoding of suitably encoded CDs.The sonic performance of the Alpha 9 makes it one of the very best CD players currently available, regardless of price,

Never connect the digital output socket to a conventional audio input. AUDIO OUTPUTS Connect to your amplifier’s CD orAUX inputs using suitable high quality interconnect cables. Insert the phono plug which is red [or marked ‘R’, or with a red ring] into the socket labelled 'R' and the other plug into the socket labelled 'L'. ALPHA 8, 8SE & 9 ONLYThe second set of sockets can be used to connect to a second amplifier set up for multi room use. Note Interconnecting cables are not supplied with

Repeat these steps to program all the desired tracks into the player The display will show the track numbers that have been programmed, the total length of the programmed sequence and how many tracks have been programmed by use of the number above the word 'STEP'. If you press H or H or use the 0-9 keypad to direct dial to a track the number above the 'STEP' will change by one and start to flash until you press 'PROG'. After pressing 'PROG' the number will stop flashing. If you fail to press '

To delete a track from the middle of a programmed selection press 'CHECK' until you get to the track you wish to delete. Then press 'CLEAR'. To delete all the programmed tracks press the 'STOP' key twice or continually press 'CLEAR' until '0' is displayed. 0-9 KEYPAD Allows direct access to individual tracks on the disc. To select a track, press the corresponding keypad button then press 'PLAY'. For tracks greater than 9 just enter the appropriate numbers, ie for track 15 press I, then 5, the

If for any reason the plug needs to be removed, it must be disposed of immediately and securely, as it is a potential shock hazard when inserted into a mains socket. ■ If the plug is removed then the remaining lead must be rewired as follows: ■ The blue wire must be connected to the terminal which is coloured blue or marked with the letter N. ■ The brown wire must be connected to the terminal which is coloured brown or marked with the letter L. ■ The green and yellow wire must be connected t

However; we appreciate that some of our customers require further technical information. When extra technical information is available you will see the following, at the end of the section: [Want more info? See Technical notes on page 5] SAFETY There are 19 safety items, set out on the back cover of this handbook. For your own safety, and to ensure that your CD player works properly, we strongly recommend that you read them. SEVERAL MODELS This handbook covers three CD players: Alpha 7SE Al