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MODULAR CONTINUITY   HEADAMP & PREAMP

ASGARD IS THE CITY OF THE GODS IN NORSE MYTHOLOGY.
ASGARD IS ALSO A HEADPHONE AMP, PREAMP, AND
CAN BE A DAC OR PHONO PREAMP AS WELL.
IT’S UP TO YOU WHICH IS COOLER.
JUST DON’T EXPECT IT TO RUN COOL.
CONTINUITY AMPS RUN WARM.
HOWEVER, IT IS NOT A HOT PLATE FOR YOUR COFFEE.

ASGARD 

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for Asgard 3 Modular Continuity

Page 1: ...GODS IN NORSE MYTHOLOGY ASGARD IS ALSO A HEADPHONE AMP PREAMP AND CAN BE A DAC OR PHONO PREAMP AS WELL IT S UP TO YOU WHICH IS COOLER JUST DON T EXPECT IT TO RUN COOL CONTINUITY AMPS RUN WARM HOWEVER IT IS NOT A HOT PLATE FOR YOUR COFFEE ASGARD OWNER S MANUAL TM ...

Page 2: ... and heed all warnings Or else 1 If you don t know how to install audio devices get a qualified professional to help 2 Never use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth 3 Assure adequate ventilation do not block any ventilation openings or place near heat sources 4 Use only the supplied power cord or suitable replacement Route cords away from traffic areas and protect them from bein...

Page 3: ...eadphones usually ones with microphones you will need a specific TRRS to TRS adapter for those 3 If you are using Asgard 3 with external powered monitors you will also need RCA or RCA to XLR cables to connect the preamp outputs If you have an optional DAC module you may also need to connect your digital source a Use a high quality USB 2 0 rated cable of 2M or less in length b On some Windows machi...

Page 4: ...gging in headphones mutes the preamp outputs 1 Vents Asgard 3 runs 500mW of Class A bias for 32 ohm loads so it runs plenty warm Don t block these vents and don t spill your Chardonnay in them either Nor coffee Nor Coke Or let your cat throw up in it You get the basic idea right 2 Volume Knob Turn it to the right to make the music louder Stop before it hurts Or your headphones smoke Seriously 3 Ga...

Page 5: ...duct on 230V will blow the fuse and generally make for a bad bad day 1 Card Input If you have a module installed the input for the module will be here If you don t have a module installed it will be covered 2 Ground Lug If you have a phono card installed there will be a ground lug here You will probably need to connect it to your turntable ground for minimum hum 3 RCA Input Connect your source her...

Page 6: ...ve volume control on them Right Those are TRRS headphones You need a TRRS to TRS adapter for those Continuing to use TRRS headphones without the right adapter can cause functional problems as well Seriously get the right adapter FAQ Can I leave Asgard 3 on all the time You can It won t catch on fire or anything even though it runs warm My computer doesn t see the DAC card via USB what s up Go to s...

Page 7: ...itations This warranty shall not apply if a product a is modified or tampered with b is damaged by negligence accident unreasonably use or other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship or c has had the serial number altered or removed Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby limited in duration to the warranty per...

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