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EROS 300 Class A Monaural Power Amplifier Owner’s Manual Please read carefully before installing and operating this equipment Zesto Audio 3138 Calle Estepa Thousand Oaks, California 91360 805-807-1840 www.zestoaudio.com george@zestoaudio.com Made in the USA Using US and Imported Parts Zesto Audio 2015...
Dear Music Lover, I wanted to personally thank you for your purchase of my EROS 300 Monaural Power Amp. I have loved music all my life – as a musician, record producer and audio engineer. That makes me fussy about sound.
If water or any metal object (such as a paper clip, coin, or staple) accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Zesto Audio for further instructions. 7. HEAT: Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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17. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: • Before connecting a new product such as the EROS 300 to your audio or home theater system, turn off all other equipment (preferably unplugging them from the AC power source). Many audio components feature automatic turn-on circuits that may activate during an installation, potentially causing damage to electronic components or speakers.
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19. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: • CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zesto Audio could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Speaker Outputs ……………………………………………5 way binding posts with 4 and 8 Ohm taps with Black common SpeakOn connector (see manual for wiring) Outputs fuses………………………………..………………Individual 8 & 5 Amp slow blow fuses for each output tap Zesto Audio 2015 P a g e...
Power consumption at rated output 360 Watts Power consumption at idol 348 Watts On/Off switch conveniently located on front panel 3 pin IEC power inlet connector with built in fuse Zesto Audio 2015 P a g e...
The unit is ready to listen to within a few minutes after powering up, however for best performance allow at least 30 minutes of warm up. It is not recommended to drive the EROS 300 directly from a DAC or to use a passive volume control. The EROS 300 is designed to be driven by a powered preamp.
Installing Tubes This EROS 300 ships with a matched sextet of KT88’s so they can go in any socket V1 thru V6. KT88’s have a key and can only go in one way. Tip: The logo and the key on the tube faces forward.
If you break a tube, turn unit off immediately. Wait at least 1 hour for the high voltage to discharge completely to replace it. If you spill any liquids on the unit, turn off immediately and call the factory. Zesto Audio 2015 P a g e...
Any damage caused by tube rolling is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Warranty All Zesto Audio equipment is covered by a 2 year limited warranty for parts and labor to cover defects in materials and workmanship and 6 month warranty on the original vacuum tubes from date of purchase.
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