ABSOLARE Integrated Amplifier
User Manual
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Page 3: ... 3 Unpacking and Placement 5 4 Installing the Tubes 6 5 Connecting the Cables 7 5 1 Power cables 7 5 2 Signal Cables 7 5 3 Speaker Cables 7 6 Operating the Unit 8 6 1 General Operation 8 6 2 Setting the Volume Level 8 6 3 Input Transformer Switch 8 7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 9 8 Technical Specifications 9 ...
Page 4: ... changed by an authorized service agent Do not connect unbalanced subwoofer input terminals to speaker outputs Absolare Integrated Amplifier has a balanced output stage Neither of the speaker output terminals should be connected to ground Doing so may permanently damage the amplifier Please consult your dealer about correct subwoofer connection This unit is not bridgeable Do not short circuit the ...
Page 5: ...ve support feet fixed in place Feet can affect the sound quality significantly Feet must be positioned underneath each unit in direct contact with the aluminum base plate not the leather clad MDF covers There are three areas where the aluminum base plate is exposed through openings in the leather clad MDF bottom plate You can use either three or four feet After the Amplifier has been placed in its...
Page 6: ...s There are two 12AU7 ECC82 twin triode tubes in the input stage Do not remove the tubes while the unit is operating 12AU7 ECC82 tubes have one missing pin acting as a correct positioning key Align the missing pin with the missing hole in the tube socket while inserting ...
Page 7: ...switches between the input channels 5 3 Speaker Cables Speaker binding posts can handle spade lugs banana plugs or bare wire Polyethylene knobs are chosen instead of metal ones to reduce extra conductor mass and eddy currents Do not overtight them the higher friction of the polyethylene should safely secure the cables in place You can connect any speaker with 4Ω impedance or above The Hybrid Mono ...
Page 8: ...tabilized The Absolare Integrated Amplifier will be ready to operate approx 40 seconds after turning on the power but attain full performance after 15 to 30 minutes 6 2 Setting the Volume Level The Absolare Integrated Amplifier has a 48 step motorized attenuator with IR remote control You can either set the volume level by turning the right hand side knob or via remote control Operating angle of t...
Page 9: ...lector Check if tube s are defective Noise hum in the sound Check grounding of power input cables and source If the problem is persistent contact your nearest ABSOLARE dealer 8 Technical Specifications Input Sensitivity 0 5 Volts Balanced Version 2 Volts Tubes 2 x 12AU7 ECC82 every unit supplied with select NOS tubes Inputs 4 RCA with Single Ended 4 XLR with Balanced model Input impedance 100 kΩ O...
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