CONSONANCE R150 linear Integrated Amplifier User Guide

R150 linear
USER GUIDE
Congratulations on your new CONSONANCE!
Our products are based on a simple philosophy:
The component shall reproduce the original musical sound, purely and naturally.
The products are easy to operate and are manufactured according to the best quality principles.
All CONSONANCE products are created with acoustical instruments in a concert situation as point of reference.
The music is reproduced exactly like the original and is limited only by the quality of the recording.
Our aim is to give you the best possible music experience!
CONTENTS
Sound Advice
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General use
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Remote Control
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Use & Placement
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Cleaning
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Technical specifications
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Note & Warning
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Guarantee
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SOUND ADVICE
The Consonance Reference150 Integrated Amplifier is easy to connect and operate and requires no prior
technical knowledge. However, to get the most out of the amplifier's superior sound and music quality, we have
provided a brief description of the connections and use of the amplifier in order to provide a total music
experience.
We recommend keeping this user guide for future reference.
GENERAL USE
The amplifier is switched on with the button ① in the left of the front panel. A flashing " -- -- --" blue light in the
display ② indicates that power is switched on. By pushing the same button one more time the power is switched
off.
When power is switched on, the blue indicator located behind the left side of display will light and keep flashing
slightly. After about 30 seconds, the blue indicator will stop flashing and indicate normal tube filament operation.
Note: It takes about 1 minute for the 6H30 tube to reach its normal operating point, and only slight sonic
improvement will be noticed after 5 minutes.
the left knob ③ is the channel selector with selections:INPUT1(“ IN1”), INPUT2(“ IN2”), INPUT3(“ IN3”),
BALANCED INPUT(“BAL”) , and the right knob ④ is the volume control.
Note: all the function of input selecting and volume control could be displayed on the screen, which will
go automatically dim 20 seconds later. When the mute function is switched on, the present volume level
will keep flashing on the screen to indicates mute mode is on.
Avoid connecting input cables or selecting inputs with the source selector switch if the volume setting of the
amplifier is not fully turned down and the speakers are connected. A transient signal might then arise, which can
damage the speakers. The amplifier will not be harmed, but to avoid overloading the speakers, the volume should
be turned fully down or the mute function should be switched on when connecting and disconnecting cables.
Note: The volume will be turned fully down automatically when the amplifier is switched off and reswitched on for the same reason.
After the amplifier is switched on, there is a delay of about 30 seconds for the music signal to reach the speaker
outputs. The amplifier is protected against short-circuiting of the speaker terminals , but we still recommend
turning off the amplifier when connecting and disconnecting signal and speaker cables.
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The amplifier is designed to be used with a CD player, DVD player, cassette deck, tuner or similar sound source.
From left to right the connectors are :
⑨ INPUT1(“IN1” displayed on the screen) Phono/RCA Signal input right/left
⑨ INPUT2(“IN2” displayed on the screen) Phono/RCA Signal input right/left
⑨ INPUT3(“IN3” displayed on the screen) Phono/RCA Signal input right/left
⑧ BALANCED INPUT(“BAL” displayed on the screen)Balanced/XLR Signal input right/left
⑦ Pre output Phono/RCA right/left
⑥ Speaker output right
⑥ Speaker output left
⑤ AC Power connection 230V / 115V / 100V AC dependent on country.
The preamplifier section of the Reference150 has two types of audio inputs: unbalanced audio signal with RCA
plugs (phono plugs) and true balanced audio signal with XLR plugs (pin 2 is positive phase, pin 3 is negative
phase and pin 1 is chassis earth), but only one tape of outputs: unbalanced audio signal with RCA plugs (phono
plugs).
CONSONANCE REMOTE CONTROL
The Consonance Reference150 can be controlled by an optional Consonance system remote control. Like other
Consonance products, the number of buttons is kept to a minimum.
The volume, channel select and mute functions of the Reference150 can be operated by using the remote
control. The Consonance system remote control will also control other Consonance products like CD players,
avoiding the need of several different remote control devices.
The remote control uses four 1.5-volt LR03 AAA batteries .
USE & PLACEMENT
The Consonance Reference150 should be placed on a flat, hard surface for proper cooling. The amplifier
performs best after being switched on for 1 hour for heating up. A certain space is required for air circulation
above and below the amplifier. The amplifier must never be placed on a carpet or similar surface that obstructs air
circulation through the component. Nor must it be covered while in use or placed on a narrow shelf or in another
confined space.
The amplifier will automatically switch itself off if overheated.
CLEANING
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The top cover and knobs are made of brushed and anodized aluminum, while the front panel is made of solid,
powder coated aluminum. Fingerprints or stains on the front panel, knobs or top cover can be removed with a
cloth moistened with warm water.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
R150 Integrated Amplifier
Specifications:
Power output
Minimum load
Input Sources
Input Terminals
Output Terminals
Line level Outputs
Frequency response
Phase response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Crosstalk
Distortion
Inter-modulation
Damping factor
Vacuum tube
Remote Control
Dimensions
120W +120W at 8 Ohms
2ohms speakers can be connected.
4 selectable inputs switched by gold plated relays
Gold plated Phono/RCA unbalanced and gold plated XLR balanced
One set of gold plated speaker terminals each channel
Gold plated Phono/RCA unbalanced pre out
Less than +/- 0.1 dB deviation 20Hz-80kHz
Less than 2 degrees deviation 20Hz-80kHz
More than 100dB
Less than -100dB
Less than 0.04% @ 20W 80hms
Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)
More than 800
Sovtek 6H30 x1
RC-5 compatible IR system 36kHz modulation
12cm x 43cm x 32cm (HxWxD), 18kg shipment weight.
NOTE & WARNING
Consonance products should only be opened or serviced by certified technicians. The devices contain electronic
components that can cause severe electric shock. Work performed on Consonance products by unqualified
personnel can cause serious damage and personal injury.
Opening of the product by non-authorized personnel will void the guarantee.
The products must not be exposed to rain or moisture.
GUARANTEE
All Consonance products come with a 1-year guarantee for unit and 90days guarantee for vacuum tube against
defective materials and workmanship.
In case you should need assistance with your Consonance product please find your nearest dealer or distributor
by looking at our web page: http://www.operaudio.com
In case you have problems locating your dealer or distributor please e-mail to
[email protected]
Warranty
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Opera audio guarantees each product manufactured by us to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Our obligation under
this warranty is limited to making good at our factory any part or parts thereof
which shall, within 1 year after delivery to the original purchaser, be returned to
us with transportation charges prepaid, and which an examination shall disclose
to have been thus defective; this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other
warranties expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on our
part. This warranty shall not apply to any Opera audio product which shall have
been repaired or altered outside of our factory in any way so as to affect its
stability, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident.
Warranties of the vacuum tubes are by the respective manufacturers, usually 90
days.
Please mail or e-mail the Registration Card to the address as follow:
The Opera Audio Co., Ltd.
No.2 JianXianQiaoLu
ChaoYang District
Beijing, China
Tel: 86 10 64377091
Fax: 86 10 64377465
[email protected]
www.operaudio.com
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