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IMPORTANT READ THESE NOTES BEFORE CONNECTING TO AC MAINS! 

 

2  SET UP GUIDE  

 

Unpack unit carefully

. Make sure that it is in 

good  condition.  If  not  report  to  your  supplier 
immediately.  It  is  important  that  you  keep  the 
packaging for warranty/service return.  

The contents of the box are:  
1x CDX2,  
1x mains cable,  
1x remote control. (inc 2x AAA battieries) 
1x CD retaining magnet,  
1x instruction manual, 
1x Allen key  
1x star type screwdriver 

 

No  transit  screw  removal  or  setting  up  is  required. 
The output valve is already fitted. The CDX2 is ready 
to  use.  Loosen  back  plate  screws  of  remote  control 
using supplied screwdriver and remove piece of tape 
insulating the batteries, ensure batteries are in place 
and re-tighten back plate. 

 

3.  Connect  to  amplifier,  or  pre  amplifier  as  shown. 
USE THE “VALVE OUTPUT” RCA SOCKETS. If you 
are intending to connect directly to a power amplifier, 
you  will  need  some  form  of  volume  control  such  as 
our “Passive” pre-amp. The connections marked “OP 
AUDIO OUTPUT” are transistor output only. 

 

4.  Before  connecting  to  AC  power,  Check  that  the 
power  switch  on  the  front  is  “off”.  Then  connect  the 
supplied  IEC  mains  lead  to  a  220-240v  supply  (or 
115v USA) 

If for some reason the UK welded plug 

must  be  removed,  please  remove  plug  fuse  and 
dispose  of  immediately.

 (As they can be a danger 

to children). The replacement plug should be wired in 
the  following  way  Brown  to  Live  terminal,  Blue  to 
Neutral terminal and Green/Yellow to Earth terminal. 

 

5. 

Connect  to  your  amplifier  using  the  “TUBE” 

output RCA output sockets. The other outputs are 
not valve output.  

 

6. Using the CD Player with a separate “DAC”. 
Using  the  “COAXIAL  DIGITAL  OUT”  connect  a 
suitable DAC Select the appropriate input on your 
DAC. Your signal will be now be decoded through 
your DAC without the CDX2 valve output circuit. 
Any  conventional  integrated  or  pre-amplifier  may 
be  used.  Most  “Passive”  pre-amps  including  Icon 
Audio may also be used. 

 

SWITCH  ON!

 The grey fluorescent display should 

light  up.  To  play  a  CD  insert  into  the  top 
compartment,  place  magnetic  clamp on  top,  close 
door  and  press  play  when  track  information  is 
displayed. 

 

7 All these things are normal for the CDX2 

A,  Mobile  phone  ‘breakthrough’  is  normal.  Move 
the phone away from the CDX2 
B, Some CDR CDs may not play 
C, Some CDRW CDs may not play. 
MP3 or other files are not compatible 
SACD discs will only play the “CD” track if present. 

 

8  Health  and  Safety

.  Always  unplug  from  power 

when  making  adjustments. 

Like  all  electronic 

devices  there  are  potentially  lethal  high 
voltages  inside,  which  when  switched  off  can 
take time to discharge.

 Do not remove the cover 

unless  you  are  a  competent  engineer.  There  are 
no  user  serviceable  parts  inside. 

Like  other 

household  electrical  appliances  do  not  leave 
unattended  whilst  switched  on.

  Do  not  use 

valves other than specified

.  

 

 

Back Elevation  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1.  OP amp output      
2.  Valve/Tube output   
3.  Coaxial digital signal output

connect to DAC audio decoder

 

4.  Power input socket and fuse (Fuse should be 20mm F 2A, (Fast or QB) AC230 v±10%

 

FOR USA 115v use 20mm F4A  
 

Summary of Contents for CDX 2

Page 1: ...d performance but the analogue output stage rarely gets a mention We feel that this final link in the audio chain is vital to audiophile performance and as such a well designed valve stage will enhanc...

Page 2: ...2 hour test Check input N A Output Valve Bias level N A Sound Quality Channel Balance Valve Microphony Valve Seating Noise level RF Test Display brightness Serial No sticker and recorded Mains voltage...

Page 3: ...al terminal and Green Yellow to Earth terminal 5 Connect to your amplifier using the TUBE output RCA output sockets The other outputs are not valve output 6 Using the CD Player with a separate DAC Usi...

Page 4: ...ght sockets on the rear this will give the best sound quality as this uses our specially designed valve circuit Interconnect and mains Cables In our experience Icon valve equipment is very tolerant of...

Page 5: ...utton PAUSE button STOP button Replay button one previous song with one press of the button Next button One next song with one press of the button Function displayer and window remote control sensor T...

Page 6: ...s this button and there will be a on the lower left corner of the screen Press again this function will be removed Press this button continuously to fast forward Previous Button One press or two of th...

Page 7: ...able material Do not disassemble the machine No user serviceable parts inside Refer to Icon Audio or a suitable service agent If replacing the valve refer to section 6 Connecting power line Insert the...

Page 8: ...e or return the valve for testing free of charge Use the original carton and packing this will protect your CD player Or ensure well packed to prevent damage Mains Supply This amplifier is hard wired...

Page 9: ...9 heater current too high ECC88 6922 6DJ8 6N6 wrong pin connections heater ratings or any other valves which may be close as the performance will be impaired or damage may result Ideally a near perfec...

Page 10: ...ormance Gold plated output terminals 220 240volts 40watts W 41cm D 35cm H 11cm 9KG allow for connections Shipping Info W 50cm D 47 H 23 12kg 0 058m2 IEC mains lead 5amp fused CE certified ROHS WEEE co...

Page 11: ...may keep you up to date of any upgrades or improvements Check our website Warranty Limitations Damage caused by incorrect operation or damage by dropping liquid damage to Laser assembly Unauthorized...

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