Absoluta Sound and Space Partenope Manual de usuario

1 Partenope Integrated Amplifier User Manual

10 Special Design Features – Design Principles (continued) cascole” differential pair with common anode output buffer. This layout allows for aut

11 Special Design Features – Design Principles (continued) This sophisticated input stage is made following the “diamond” topology, which allows fo

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13 Unpacking Warning! DO NOT try to lift or move Partenope without adequate assistance. Failure to follow the procedures included in this section ma

14 Installation Considerations Partenope requires special care during installation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to the p

15 Installation Consideration (continued) top of the cabinet. The hot air coming out of these holes finds it way thanks to a particular design of t

16 Power Requirement Partenope is configured to operate at the voltage present in the Country where it is sold. Before acti

17 Partenope has three operating modes: 1. Off Power is considered disconnected from Partenope (back panel Switch on “0” and trigger input not conn

18 Operation Front Panel The numbers in this illustration of the front panel of Partenope shown above correspond with the items in this sect

19 Front Panel (continued) 4. Normal operation indicator This indicator lights up during Partenope normal operation. If the off feature of the

2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Save these instructions. 3. Pay attention to all advice. 4. Always follow instru

20 Front Panel (continued) 8. Input selection knob Source selection for listening is performed with this knob. This is a continuous rotation k

21 Back Panel The numbers in the back panel illustration of the Partenope shown above correspond with the items in this section. 1. Phono/Line

22 Back Panel (continued) It is also possible to connect the balanced line input to a source with a single-ended using a special adaptor RCA . XLR.

23 Back Panel (continued) recorded on the tape. Avoid selecting the input to which the tape recorder’s output (play) is connected while the recorde

24 Back Panel (continued) connecting the source to Talia, one which can be recovered by using the phase reversal command from the remote control.

25 Back Panel (continued) By each couple of input connectors there is an indicator which will light up when the corresponding input is selected. Thi

26 Remote Control The numbers in the remote control illustration shown above correspond to the items in this section. 1. Act

27 Remote control (continued) 5. Phase selection button When Partenope is active, the phase of the selected input can be changed by pressing this

28 Remote control (continued) 8. Front panel’s indicators switch-off button When Partenope is active or in warm-up (indicator No4 lit or indic

29 Optional Phono Stage There are two optional phono stage printed circuit boards that can be installed inside Partenope and will allow you to conne

3 Warning! Changes or modifications not authorized by the manufacturer can invalidate the compliance to CE regulations and cause the

30 Optional phone stage (continued) 23.5 kΩ is the right value for some high output pick-ups in the event that the stan

31 CONNECTIONS Partenope offers numerous options for connection to different sources, to loudspeakers and to a power amplifier. The absolute phase

32 Connections (continued) activated the separation of the two stages (see p.28 n. 9). Connect the pre out output of Partenope to the input of the e

33 Connections (continued) loop is made every time two components have their chassis connected to the electric net’s earth (mid hole of wall outlets

34 Connections (continued) General Connections scheme Partenope is typically connected to the sources of the audio system and to the speakers,

35 Connections (continued) left inputs (the upper one of each pair of RCA input connectors), while the red connector should always be connected to P

36 Connections (continued) Biamping with external power amplifier Often it is possible to improve the performance of the speakers bi-amping, tha

37 Connections (continued) amplifier (if available) so that the other power amplifier can be activated through Partenope. USE OF A SIGNAL PROCES

38 Connections (continued) equalizer, a DRC processor..), or electronic crossover. Connecting an electronic crossover will allow to implement an act

39 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshootin Troubleshooting A wrong use is sometimes mistaken for a malfunction. Should pro

4 Instructions for Recycling The label on the left, printed on the envelope of the product, indicates that the product, when no more usable, ca

40 Troubleshooting (continued) 3. The amplifier correctly exits standby when pressing standby/on button on the remote or rotating the front panel le

41 Troubleshooting (continued) ● The selected source has an excessive output level for the desired listening set-up. Turn volume down. ● One o

42 Troubleshooting (continued) 10. Hum is heard when listening to a turntable. ● The connection of the turntable interconnect shield is not p

43 Maintenance Partenope has been designed to give his owner years of trouble-free use. The unit doesn’t require any maintenance on a regular basis,

44 Specifications ● 3.5Vrms (Single-ended) ● 7Vrms (Balanced) ● 220Ω (Single-ended) ● 440Ω (Balanced) ● 47kΩ (Single-ended, line) ●

45 Specifications (continued) ● 0.05% @ 1W/8 Ω, 1kHz ● 15A p.c. 820VA Read lable on back panel. It can be selected internally, please contac

46 Dimensions

5 Safety Terms and Symbols This document contains instructions on generic safety, installation and use for Partenope integrated amplifier. It’s im

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9 Introduction Special Design Features Special Design Features Design Principles Dear Customer, thank you for purchasing Partenope integrated amp