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This product complies with European Union directive LVD 2014/35/EU, 
ERP 2009/125/EG, EMC 2014/30/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
© German Physiks 2019 
Revision e 
Released 21

st

 May, 2019 

 

 
 
 
 
We reserve the right to change the information contained in this manual without notice. For the 
latest version please see our web site at www.german-physiks.com  
 

 

 

Emperor Extreme Integrated Amplifier 

User Manual 

 

Summary of Contents for Emperor

Page 1: ...14 30 EU and RoHS 2011 65 EU German Physiks 2019 Revision e Released 21st May 2019 We reserve the right to change the information contained in this manual without notice For the latest version please see our web site at www german physiks com Emperor Extreme Integrated Amplifier User Manual ...

Page 2: ...SING THE AMPLIFIER IN A STANDARD SYSTEM 12 9 USING THE AMPLIFIER IN A BI WIRED SYSTEM 14 10 USING THE AMPLIFIER IN A MULTI AMPED SYSTEM 15 11 USING THE AMPLIFIER WITH AN ACTIVE CROSSOVER 19 12 REMOTE CONTROL 24 13 AMPLIFIER BREAK IN 25 14 CARE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER 25 15 FUSES 25 16 WARRANTY 26 17 SERVICE AND SUPPORT 26 18 DISPOSAL 27 19 HOW TO CONTACT US 27 20 EMPEROR INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATI...

Page 3: ...a ground connection and which has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all the appropriate regulations If the power cable or plug shows any signs of damage please consult a qualified service technician DANGER Incorrect connection of the equipment s grounding can result in a serious risk of electric shock Under no circumstances should the cable or plug provided with this product ...

Page 4: ...ed on by having anything placed on top of it by someone tripping over it having anything rolled over it being abraded by sharp edges or by being bent in an excessively tight radius Failure to observe these precautions may create the possibility of a fire risk and or personal injury 13 If the product is to be placed on a rack stand or other supporting device ensure that it is capable of safely supp...

Page 5: ...ght can damage the product and alter its appearance 19 Observe the operating instructions of the equipment connected to this product 20 Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in this manual All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel ...

Page 6: ...6 SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DDD Manufactur GmbH hereby declares that this equipment is in compliance with directive LVD 2014 35 EU ERP 2009 125 EG EMC 2014 30 EU and RoHS 2011 65 EU ...

Page 7: ... to safely install connect configure and use the German Physiks Emperor Integrated amplifier Please read this manual carefully before attempting to install or use this product Failure to follow instructions in this manual may result in damage to the product which will not be covered by the warranty Please keep this manual in a safe place so that you can refer to when necessary Please observe all w...

Page 8: ...t It may also be placed directly onto the floor provided that the ventilation slots on the underside of the amplifier are not obstructed by a carpet or other floor covering The clearance between the underside of the amplifier and the floor covering should be the same as it would be if the amplifier was placed on a hard surface If necessary find a means to raise the amplifier up to ensure the neces...

Page 9: ...s the user to select which of these two inputs is used E Gain selector switch This only has effect when the unit is in the Direct Input mode Pressing this button cycles the unit through the three gain settings Each setting has a slightly different voicing which allows the user to adjust the character of their system When the Gain button is pressed the display will show the word GAIN for about 3 se...

Page 10: ...ntrol clockwise will increase the volume level and rotating it counter clockwise will reduce the volume level After switching the unit on and before playing music always check that the volume control has been set to a safe level Failure to do this may result in the music being unexpectedly loud which in extreme cases may damage your loudspeakers 7 REAR PANEL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS The signal input...

Page 11: ...ection The switch will light up when the amplifier is in Direct In mode This will also be indicated in the display P 12V trigger output When connected to another device that has a compatible input switching the Emperor Integrated amplifier on will automatically switch this unit from standby mode to on Switching the Emperor Integrated amplifier off will automatically switch this unit back to standb...

Page 12: ... input of the amplifier for example if you have used the right channel unbalanced 2 input you must also use the left channel unbalanced 2 input Repeat this procedure with the remaining sources Make sure that all the plugs are pushed fully home into their sockets and that the left and right channels for each source are not accidentally swapped over Try to arrange for the input cables to be separate...

Page 13: ... be adjusted you will need to fit the two short balanced jumper cables supplied with the unit Otherwise go to step 10 8 Fit one of the balanced jumper cables supplied with the unit between the right channel preamplifier section balanced output figure 3 S and the right channel power amplifier section balanced input figure 3 L 9 Repeat the above step for the left channel 10 Switch the amplifier on b...

Page 14: ...ening level is achieved We suggest that you experiment with the gain settings to find the one that produces the sound most to your taste To avoid sudden jumps in volume always reduce the preamplifier volume setting to minimum before changing the amplifier gain setting As the amplifier s sound may change during the first few days of use as it settles down we recommend that you listen to the gain se...

Page 15: ...wer amplifiers providing they all had the same gain as the Emperor Integrated amplifier Connecting the system NEVER make or break connections to any amplifier when it is switched on Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the amplifier and your loudspeakers 1 Set the equipment shown in figure 5 in the locations where they are to be used paying attention the ability of any supp...

Page 16: ...erior connection If using banana plugs ensure that each plug is pushed fully home into the hole in the centre of the terminal If using spade terminals loosen the loudspeaker terminal cap by turning it anti clockwise a few turns to allow the spade to be inserted so that it is pushed up against the centre of the terminal then tighten the terminal cap so that the spade is securely held Only tighten t...

Page 17: ...o the nominal gain setting with a neutral voicing 19 If you wish to use the Gain control on the amplifier s front panel the Direct In mode must be selected Check the front panel display If it shows DIRECT IN ON then the Direct In mode is already selected and you can go to the next step If the display shows DIRECT IN OFF press the rear panel Direct In button figure 3 O This will light up to show th...

Page 18: ... of the integrated amplifier Refer to the user manual for instructions Check whether the amplifier should be switched off when the gain is changed You may have to adjust the integrated amplifier s gain setting to match the power amplifiers Failure to set the same gain on all amplifiers will result in a serious frequency imbalance 25 Start the music source playing then slowly turn the Volume contro...

Page 19: ...e than a passive system it offers several advantages which are especially useful in very high end systems 1 There is usually very little scope to adjust the frequency characteristics of a passive crossover to compensate for variations in frequency response caused by individual room acoustics The Emperor DSP X provides two means of adjustment to enable a more even frequency response to be achieved ...

Page 20: ...20 Figure 6 Using the Emperor integrated amplifier with an active crossover ...

Page 21: ... by the inputs 4 Connect loudspeaker cables between the right channel high frequency driver input terminals and the amplifier s right channel loudspeaker terminals figure 3 R Ensure that that the driver s ve terminal is connected to the amplifier s ve loudspeaker terminal and that the driver s ve terminal is connected to the amplifier s ve loudspeaker terminal Repeat the process for the left chann...

Page 22: ...ource and allow it to stabilise Do not start it playing yet 13 Connect the power cables to the power outlets on the wall or extension block and confirm that these are all switched on 14 Switch on the power switch on the amplifier s rear panel figure 3 V The amplifier s front panel power indicator figure 2 B should come on The unit is now in standby mode 15 Switch the amplifier on by pressing the f...

Page 23: ...On buttons Allow 30 seconds for the units to stabilise If you are using another maker s power amplifiers follow the start up procedure in the maker s user manual 22 If you are using German Physiks power amplifiers follow the procedure above to set their gains to the same as that selected for the integrated amplifier which at this stage should be 0dB If you are using another maker s power amplifier...

Page 24: ...is pressed the volume level is automatically reduced to zero the unit is muted and it then enters the standby mode When the Standby button is pressed again after waking from standby the unit is unmuted and the volume level is returned to its previous setting This may take a few seconds D VOL Press the VOL button to increase the volume level and the VOL button to decrease the volume level E MUTE Us...

Page 25: ...a fire hazard ALWAYS disconnect the unit from the mains supply before attempting to clean it The only maintenance the unit will require is periodic dusting to remove dust and any finger prints from the chassis Please use the cleaning cloth supplied with the unit This cloth should be used dry Do not use any form of liquid with it Additional cloths may be obtained from your local German Physiks deal...

Page 26: ...b site at www german physiks com Please take into account time differences between Germany and where you are calling from should you need to phone us Email is our preferred method of initial contact Please supply the serial number of your amplifier and as much information about the problem as possible The serial number is printed on the amplifier s rear panel In the event that it becomes necessary...

Page 27: ...nce with the applicable national legislation Proper disposal helps to conserve resources and protect the environment 19 HOW TO CONTACT US If you wish to get in touch with us please use the contact information shown below Please note that our office hours are from 10 00 a m to 5 00 p m Monday to Friday excluding public holidays and that we cannot respond to enquiries outside of these hours We recom...

Page 28: ...side of neutral Pre amp inputs Unbalanced x 3 pairs Balanced x 3 pairs Pre amp outputs Unbalanced x 2 pairs Balanced x 2 pairs Power amp direct inputs Unbalanced x 1 pair Balanced x 1 pair Output Terminals 1 pair of high quality WBT screw terminals per channel Supplied accessories Infra red remote control Finish Silver anodized aluminium Power supply 110 120V AC 50 60Hz 220 240V AC 50 60Hz Power s...

Page 29: ...o Warranty Registrations DDD Manufactur GmbH Gutenbergstrasse 4 D 63477 Maintal GERMANY The warranty may also be registered on the German Physiks web site at www german physiks com using the product registration form which may be found under the Contact top menu Title Mr Mrs Dr etc Name Address Country Zip Post Code Model Emperor Integrated Amplfier Serial Number Date of Purchase Where Purchased A...

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