Audiopax 5 Manual Download Page 3

 

Introduction 

 

Thank  you  for  purchasing  an 

Audiopax  Model  5

,  the  fourth  generation  of  our 

award-winning preamp that is the result of combining a unique topology with the best 
audio components available - absolutely unique equipment. 
 

Audiopax

 preamps redefine the role of these components in an audio system, 

directly and controllably embodying the concept of “synergy” among their components. 
They are the only preamps in the world to incorporate the 

Timbre Lock

®

 

technology, 

which allows the adjustment of minimal distortion perceived in the system as a whole 
and  during  the  listening  of  it,  breaking  away  from  the  conventional  concept  of  single 
component measurements. Because of this, its inclusion in systems is often described 
as  “magical”,  revealing  all  the  nuances,  dynamics,  intentions  and  emotions  of  music 
and musicians, something usually only present in live performances. 
 

Other features and innovations also contribute to the maximum performance of 

the systems in which they are inserted: the absolute lack of feedback, a unique Mosfet 
topology where this solid-state element is effectively used as a tube (that's why many 
consider  the  inclusion  of  an 

Audiopax

  preamplifier  as  “the  tube”  element  in  their 

systems)  and  an  innovative  use  of  inductive  loads  (as  opposed  to  conventional 
resistive  loads),  where  the  perceived  final  dynamics  are  raised  to  levels  hardly  ever 
achievable  by  any  other  market  preamplifier.  It  is  no  wonder  that 

Model  5

  has 

amassed an impressive number of excellent reviews, awards and “

Best of the Show

” at 

the world's leading audio shows. 
 

Extensive  frequency  response,  exceptional  low-level  resolution,  visceral 

dynamics  and  tremendous  immunity  to  load  shifts.  Refinement  and  innovation  bring 
your new preamp to the reference category. 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 5

Page 1: ...MODEL 5 ...

Page 2: ...1 Index Introduction 2 Installation 3 Back Panel 5 Turning on your Model 5 6 The Timbre Lock 7 Specifications 9 ...

Page 3: ...ntentions and emotions of music and musicians something usually only present in live performances Other features and innovations also contribute to the maximum performance of the systems in which they are inserted the absolute lack of feedback a unique Mosfet topology where this solid state element is effectively used as a tube that s why many consider the inclusion of an Audiopax preamplifier as ...

Page 4: ...ned off Also make sure that the power on off and standby switches of the power supply and preamplifier are turned off Connect the source and the preamplifier with the two supplied dc cables The colors of the cable connectors match the colors of the cabinet connectors and there is no possibility of reversing these cables which are only pluggable in the correct position At the power supply module In...

Page 5: ...r off It will be switched to output in three situations Manually by the channel selection front switch Automatically when the pre is turned off either by the front panel standby switch the power supply on off switch or due power failure shutdown eg unplugged from the ac cable The cd player input can also be used with 3 pin XLR connectors by simply switching the unbalanced balanced switch on the ba...

Page 6: ...ch rec out channel selection output but with no change through volume control always at maximum out1 out 2 preamp outputs xlr right out in output top connector and input bottom connector 3 pin XLR right channel xlr left out in output top connector and input bottom connector 3 pin XLR left channel gain preamplifier gain selection switch 18dB high and 9dB low ATTENTION to avoid noise in your loudspe...

Page 7: ...sition should only be used to test for potential system grounding problems that may cause noise such as ground loops that is even if its use apparently resolves some kind of problem it is important that the original electrical problem be corrected to allow you to return this switch to its normal grounded position Put the Gain switch on the back of the preamplifier to high Put cd in switch on the b...

Page 8: ...uency response as in today s little used tone controls but rather operate in optimizing the residual harmonic distortion spectrum amid the preamplifier amplifiers and speakers Because of this its final effect is difficult to define and inherently dependent on the system itself Improvements in instrumental tone perception micro dynamics general definition low frequency impact and articulation and e...

Page 9: ...nverted polarity relative to the input When coupled to an inverter amplifier as is the case with all Audiopax amplifiers the preamplifier amplifier combination will preserve the polarity of the input signal If non inverting amplifiers are used absolute polarity restoration can be achieved by reversing it at the source if available or simply reversing the polarity of the loudspeaker cables in both ...

Page 10: ...r 230V 5 Fuses 1A 120V or 500mA 220V slow 6 3mm main 250mA to 500mA fast 6 3mm dc two units Dimensions 42cm W x 34cm D x 14cm H Preamplifier 30cm W x 29cm D x 9 5cm H Power Supply Net Weight 12 Kg Preamplifier 5 kg power supply Finishes Chassis Chrome or Black Piano Sides Black Piano or Bordeaux Optional Transformer balanced input and output Dual balanced input All of the above specifications cons...

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