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HA15 HEADPHONE AMP

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The Hafler HA15 has been designed to be extremely easy to use.  Before 

you get started, make sure your audio system is turned down – volume 

levels set to zero or your system is turned off. This will prevent plug-in 

and turn-on transients from damaging more sensitive components such 

as tweeters. 

The  Hafler  HA15  is  equipped  with  both  RCA  and  XLR  female  inputs.  

This allows traditional hi-fi setups to be done using unbalanced coaxial 

RCA cables or it may be integrated into professional recording systems 

using balanced XLR cables.  We recommend keeping unbalanced cables 

short – under 2 meters (6’) if possible - in order to reduce susceptibility 

to noise.  Balanced cables can be run much longer distances due to the 

noise-cancelling benefits of the twisted pair cable design. 

When connecting your HA15 to a hi-fi system, common audio sources 

include -10dB monitor or auxiliary outputs from a receiver via standard 

RCA outputs. For professional studio use, any +4dB balanced line level 

source will work such as the main or monitor outputs from a console. 

Make sure you maintain the left-right relationship to enjoy the stereo mix 

as it was recorded.

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Summary of Contents for HA15

Page 1: ...HA15 U s e r G u i d e Solid State Headphone Amp Hafler is a division of Radial Engineering Ltd 1588 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam BC Canada V3C 5M5 604 942 1001 info hafler com www hafler com ...

Page 2: ...music with greater detail and more excitement than ever before HA15 headphone amp USER GUIDE Headphone Safety Warning Caution Very Loud Amplifier As with all products capable of producing high Sound Pressure Levels SPL users must be very careful to avoid the hearing damage that may occur from prolonged exposure This is particularly important as it applies to headphones Prolonged listening at high ...

Page 3: ...outputs for headphones works with headphones ranging from 8Ω to 400Ω 6 Cable clamp Secures the power supply cable 7 15 VDC Connection for external power supply included 8 Output THRU Sends audio to another device 9 Input RCA Unbalanced inputs to connect from source 10 Bal Unb Selects either XLR balanced or RCA unbalanced inputs 11 Input XLR F Balanced inputs for professional use 12 Rubber Feet Sur...

Page 4: ...egrated into professional recording systems using balanced XLR cables We recommend keeping unbalanced cables short under 2 meters 6 if possible in order to reduce susceptibility to noise Balanced cables can be run much longer distances due to the noise cancelling benefits of the twisted pair cable design When connecting your HA15 to a hi fi system common audio sources include 10dB monitor or auxil...

Page 5: ...ate the music source Slowly increase the volume on the HA15 until you have reached a comfortable listening level IMPORTANT NOTE As the HA15 is designed to work with all types of headphones or varying impedances It incorporates a powerful amplifier that is capable of damaging your hearing if you are exposed to loud music for an extended period of time As we have no control over the impedance of the...

Page 6: ...eature that will enthrall as it brings a greater sense of presence to your musical listening pleasure It is designed to simulate the effect of listening to music in a typical room using loudspeakers To understand the significance one merely has to think about how the music was recorded and how this differs from headphones In the studio music is recorded using a combination of nearfield monitors an...

Page 7: ...trol fully counter clockwise Depress the Focus switch to turn it on You will likely hear an increase in level This is normal as you are now multiplying the signals together in the matrix Simply back down the HA15 volume control to compensate Slowly turn the Focus clockwise until you find the sweet spot Try turning off the Focus effect to compare Listen carefully and you will notice that the stereo...

Page 8: ...the risk of loss or damage A copy of the original invoice showing date of purchase and the dealer name must accompany any request for work to be performed under this limited and transferable warranty This warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged due to abuse misuse misapplication accident or as a result of service or modification by any other than an authorized Hafler repair center...

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