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The Max Amp Panel Descriptions

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rear

output

switch

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crossfeed 

switch

 

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volume

control

The Max  Amp

1. Headphone Ouputs  

The headphone out is where you plug in your 

headphones. The Max Amp is equipped with two 1/4” jacks. 

2. Rear Output Switch 

If you want to use your Max amp as a pre-ampli-

fi er, a set of RCA connectors on the rear faceplate act as analog out-

puts for hooking up a power amplifi er or powered speakers.

3. Brightness Switch 

 The Brightness Switch is used to compensate 

for the warming action of the processor. In the center position there is 

no fi lter in the circuit; generally this is preferred. But if the processor 

is causing too much bass or blurring of the central image, a mild high 

frequence boost fi lter can be turned on. The “fi lter 1” setting accen-

tuates the highs at about 3 kHz; with the “fi lter 2” setting the fi lter 

starts an octave earlier and catches some of the upper mids. Basically, 

set it to whatever sounds best to you.   You can read more about the 

Brightness switch on page 7.

4. Crossfeed Switch  

This switch engages the crossfeed circuit. Audio 

imaging on headphones is often not very good; typically the image is 

a blob on the left, a blob on the right, and a blob in the middle. The 

HeadRoom crossfeed provides the natural acoustic cross-feed normal-

ly heard at the left and right ear as heard from the left and right speak-

er. Adding back the normally occurring cross-feed signal gives your 

brain enough information to build the stable and natural audio image 

needed to have a quality listening experience.  Read more about the 

crossfeed switch on page 8.

5. Gain Switch  

The 3-position Gain Switch accomodates various head-

phones’ power needs.  For instance, the Low Gain setting would be 

used for in-ear monitors, allowing a larger range on the volume con-

trol pot.  Experiementing with your headphones and the gain switch 

may help you to determine which setting you prefer.  If have any ques-

tions regarding your headphones, feel free to call and ask us. 

6. Volume Control 

 As you turn the volume control knob clockwise, the 

volume increases.  

You never know where the volume control should 

be set as different headphones often have widely different impedanc-

es and effi ciencies, so use your ears to choose your listening level, not 

the level on the dial. (We recommend you choose a moderate level so 

as not to blow out your ears.)  You also need to turn the amp OFF or ALL 

THE WAY DOWN before plugging in or unplugging your headphones to 

avoid short-circuiting the amp.

3. 

brightness 

switch

5. 

gain

switch

1.

headphone 

outputs

Summary of Contents for Max Amp

Page 1: ...ere We employ a painstaking high quality build design that utilizes only the finest audiophile grade components regardless of cost concerns to produce an intensely liquid transparent and ac curate sound rich in exquisite musical detail and jaw dropping dynamics The sense of space around the notes and the hidden nuances of the performance become vivid expressive entities with the Max amplifier The Ma...

Page 2: ...lob on the right and a blob in the middle The HeadRoom crossfeed provides the natural acoustic cross feed normal ly heard at the left and right ear as heard from the left and right speak er Adding back the normally occurring cross feed signal gives your brain enough information to build the stable and natural audio image needed to have a quality listening experience Read more about the crossfeed s...

Page 3: ...ut Selector When using the DAC the digital input selector allows you to choose which digital input you would like to listen to 7 USB Input The USB input gets its signal from a computer laptop or desktop PC Mac or Unix 8 Source Selector When using the DAC you will need to choose whether you are using a digital input or an analog input The source selector switch allows you to have both digital and a...

Page 4: ...hyper pricey op amps Deep class A bias double output buffers gold plated 2 oz copper tracing four layer boards poly caps throughout Wow You can only hear the amazing sound of the Max module at the top of the pricepoint curve but man what a spectacular view from up there Speaking of circuit boards this is the first time we have had to increase the size of our module boards Fear not for it is still p...

Page 5: ...he back of the amplifier 4 plug the other end of your coaxial cable into the coaxial output of your player What is the HeadRoom Crossfeed Imagine you are listening to a pair of speakers If you turn off the left speaker both ears hear the sound from the right speaker But because the left ear is slight farther away than the right ear it hears the speaker s sound slightly after the right ear about 300...

Page 6: ...06 587 9466 Fax 406 586 9484 Max Amp Warranty HeadRoom 30 Day Guaranty Unless specifically stated otherwise all HeadRoom purchases come with a 30 day satisfaction guaranty in order to give you the opportunity to evaluate your purchases We re happy to provide you with the opportunity to refund or exchange your product but to keep costs down we do have a few condi tions Products must be returned to u...

Page 7: ... anywhere in between can also be damaging the louder the sound the shorter the time required to cause permanent damage Just to drive this message home here s a bit of information about hearing damage The most common type of damage caused by prolonged or exces sively loud sound is called tinnitus It manifests itself as a sustained buzzing and or ringing in the ears and can become a permanent condit...

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