Demidoff Signature Anniversary

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GOLD NOTE Demidoff Signature Anniversary POWER AMP IN INPUT MUTE VOL + VOL - Demidoff Signature Anniversary Prestige Integrated Amplifier OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED GOLD NOTE SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Do not disassemble any part of the product. Do not use any part of the product for other purposes. For service and problems of any kind, contact qualified Gold Note personnel. Protect the product from rain and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc. The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit. Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model and serial numbee and retain them for your records. Serial Number: OWNER’S MANUAL Model: page 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Read these instructions. normally, or has been dropped. 2 Keep these instructions. • Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. • Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. • Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. 5 Do not use this apparatus near to any water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. • The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position. • The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time. • The main plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat. • Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or head- phones can cause hearing loss. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate OWNER’S MANUAL page 2 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Gold Note® design & manufactures 100% in Italy a range of prestigious and sophisticated audio products featuring unique, technical and aesthetic characteristics. The Demidoff Signature Anniversary is a single ended Multi Transformer solid state stereo integrated amplifier completely handcrafted to achieve the best possible performance. The Demidoff Signature Anniversary new generation features a top quality preamp pre-amp stage consisting in a gain stage made with a proprietary special cascode differential amplifier employing a mirror current. This configuration produces a super-linear signal, virtually eliminating distortion. The Demidoff Signature Anniversary is the renewed original integrated amplifier first produced and today part of the exotic Diamond Line. As all the Demidoff amps, the Signature Anniversary is handcrafted to maximize audio performance. The Demidoff Signature Anniversary uses most of the design available in the including the proprietary Mirror-Amp™ and the multi transformers inductive power supply. The audio signal path is wired with solid core OFC copper bars providing a super conductive rail with the lowest skin effect available. The Demidoff Signature Anniversary features a Double Mono Active Volume Control system developed using a Texas Instruments PGA2310 devices feature superior quality and control step of 0.5dB finely managed by high precision 0.1% resistors. OWNER’S MANUAL page 3 SPECIFICATION AND POSITIONING SUGGESTION Main features: POSITIONING OF THE UNIT Power output: 50+50W at 20-20,000Hz Frequency response: 10Hz-25kHz at +/-1dB THD – Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.08%THD at 20Hz-20kHz Signal to Noise ratio: -105dB Damping factor: >100 Slew rate: 13V/µs Volume control: Double Mono Active Resistor Volume Control Gold Note Demidoff Signature Anniversary has been designed for use in Hi-Fi systems in sheltered locations. It ought therefore to be protected from any eventual variations in temperature and humidity. Avoid using in the vicinity of radiators or other strong heat sources, electrical and electronic motors, mobile phones etc. Audio inputs Analogue inputs: four RCA, two XLR, stereo Input sensitivity: 550mV, all inputs Input impedance: 47Kohm Power Amplifier input: stereo RCA The location in proximity of other audio components is not theoretically critical, but you should nevertheless pay attention to that. If it should have to be moved after the installation, certain readjustments may need to be made. In any case, always switch OFF and detach the AC power chord of the Gold Note Demidoff amplifier every time you need to move it. Audio outputs Pre out: two stereo RCA Speakers: Gold Note BP-01 Rhodium Plated Binding Posts Connectivity Infrared remote: RC5 proprietary code Power Mains supply: 100/115/230V, 50/60Hz, depending on market destination and not convertible Power transformers: four audio E-core customized, eight decoupling, two Dual Mono preamp, one service unit Power consumption: 450W max – 50W idle Upgrades Special: Gold Note Lucca power chord Physical Dimensions: 460mm L x 240mm H x 460mm D Weight: 45kg OWNER’S MANUAL page 4 FRONT PANEL Let the amplifier working as POWER AMPLIFIER only. Activating the AMP IN the amplifier is disabled about all the other functions, the display shows AMP IN only. O-LED display shows amplifier functions IR Remote Receiver GOLD NOTE Demidoff Signature Anniversary POWER AMP IN INPUT MUTE VOL + VOL - ON/OFF master switch 0,5dB step resistor electronic volume/attenuator -100/0dB Input selector scroll Line inputs from LINE1 to LINE 2, 3, 4 RCA unbalanced then AUX 1 and AUX 2 balanced OWNER’S MANUAL Muting the Unit page 5 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS DISPLAY OPTIONS and EXAMPLES: LINE 1 INPUT It can be actiavted thorugh the remote control or the front panel keyboard single button scrolling Line inputs from LINE 1 to LINE 2, LINE 3, LINE 4 indicating the RCA unbalanced inputs then AUX 1 and AUX 2 indicating the balanced inputs. VOLUME dB -25.5L -25.5R Volume control is adjustable automatically on both channel through the remote control or the front panel keyboard BALANCE dB -25.5L -25.5R Activating the BALANCE Control Gain of the Demidoff exclusively through the remote control. The L and R balance the gain alternatively the wanted level higher gain on the selcted channel. LINE 1 MUTE Muting the amplifier completely. It can be activated by remote control or the front panel keyboard. AMP IN Let the amplifier working as POWER AMPLIFIER only. Activating the AMP IN exclusively from the keyboard front panel button, the amplifier is disabled about all the other functions, the display shows AMP IN only. OWNER’S MANUAL page 6 REAR PANEL 3 2 2 1 2 2 4 1 5 7 9 ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUT: 1 - XLR Balanced Analogue Audio IN Indicated as AUX 1 and AUX 2 2 - RCA Unbalanced Analogue Audio IN Indicated as LINE 1, LINE 2, LINE 3 and LINE 4 SPEAKER OUT: 3 - Negative Pole Right Channel Output 6 7 8 10 7 - Preamplifier Line Output 8 - Direct Power Amplifier Stage Input POWER CONNECTOR: 9 - Fuse 10 - AC Power Plug IEC Standard 4 - Positive Pole Right Channel Output 5 - Negative Pole Left Channel Output 6 - Positive Pole Left Channel Output OWNER’S OWNER’S MANUAL MANUAL page page 87 REMOTE CONTROL Standby Control L-R Balance Control Volume Control Imput Selection Keys Display On/Off Mute Control Alternate Device Sel. Remote Control Device Selection. Select AMP for the Demidoff working Service Keys OWNER’S MANUAL page 8 WARRANTIES WARRANTIES REGISTRATION To validate the warranty is necessary to register the unit on the Gold Note internet web site within 15 days from the purchase on the appropriate area of the web site: http://www.goldnote.it/ If the unit is not registered correctly or is been purchased from a different country of the purchaser origin/home the unit will not be covered by any warranty and the eventual registration refused. The warranty does not does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Styli, Rubber Belts and Batteries. CUSTOMER SERVICE All GOLD NOTE® products are the result of meticulous technological research, and consequently their correct functioning is guaranteed. In spite of this it is possible that problems may emerge which non-specialist users cannot resolve. In this case, contact your dealer who will advise you on how to resolve the problem. Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the national distributor or without being authorized to do so. In such cases both GOLD NOTE® and the distribution agents operating within your territory decline responsibility of any kind. Please Note: Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary in any moment without notice. OWNER’S MANUAL page 9 FAQ AND TROUBLESHOTING FAQ ACTION DESCRIPTION HOW TO ADJUST IT CLEANING THE UNIT • Use EXTREME care and ONLY very softcotton cloth to clean the unit. Any acid will irreversibly damage the unit fine finishes. Do not use any alcohol to clean the unit. Only dry cloth is allowed TROUBLESHOTINGS SYMPTOM SPEAKER HUMMING PROBLEMS SWITCHING ON/OFF BUMP THE UNIT DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE STAGE IS SWITCHED ON DESCRIPTION The speakers hum when the amplifier is connected to the system The unit bumps any time is switched ON or OFF CAUSE REMEDY • The unit is not correctly wired to the Ground • Be sure your area and personal environment are well grounded eventually isolate the ground Pin of the power chord plug for verification. • The interconnect input and/or output cables are not shielded. • Be sure to always use shielded cables for the amp connections. • It is important to notice that it does not produce any risk even if the bump is high • Turn Off the amplifier as first but turn it on as last of the audio system unit • The AC Stage plug is disconnected from the AC wall plug • Connect it securely being sure that the AC wall plug works correctly. • The interconnect cables are not properly connected to the amp. • Connect them properly • One of the fuses is blown • Substitute the fuse exclusively with one of the same value For spare parts visit the official Gold Note store at: http://www.akamaiaudio.it/ OWNER’S MANUAL page 10 USER NOTE OWNER’S MANUAL page 11 USER NOTE OWNER’S MANUAL page 12 USER NOTE OWNER’S MANUAL page 13 USER NOTE OWNER’S MANUAL page 14 Via della Gora, 6 Montespertoli (Florence) Italy 50025 Tel. + 39 0571 675005 Fax. + 39 0571 675013 www.goldnote.it