Download Print this page
Audiovalve LUMINARE 2015 Instruction Manual

Audiovalve LUMINARE 2015 Instruction Manual

Ultra highend headphone tube amplifier

Advertisement

Quick Links

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the LUMINARE 2015 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Audiovalve LUMINARE 2015

  • Page 2 It was made to afford you many years of musical enjoyment. AUDIOVALVE guarantees that this amplifier has been produced under the strictest of guidelines and with respect for procedures acquired through decades of tube amplifier design. Your SUNILDA Pre-amplifier has been thoroughly tried and tested in all details.
  • Page 3 - Warranty / CE confirmation I n t r o du c t i o n Dear client, we congratulate you on your purchase of this superb AUDIOVALVE HiFi component. To safeguard maximum functionality and to avoid operating problems, it is important for...
  • Page 4 Unprofessional and / or faulty and / or correct repairs that have been performed in other than the by AUDIOVALVE approved repair facilities, b) Usage of other than ORIGINAL and approved spare parts.
  • Page 5 "IVORY EDITION". Like all products of AudioValve this amplifier also distinguishes itself especially by his exceptional musicality which is based at last also on the fantastic technical values of the circuit and their stability. As a user you will be able to enjoy this product in the highest perfection for many years enthusiastically and come with it to the pleasure of fantastically detached musical reproduction with your headphones.
  • Page 6 LUMINARE ultra highend headphone tube amplifier ___________________ Product Description I do not really know why I have driven this project forward not many years ago. I think I was busy with a lot of other developments as well as trivial things like earning money for example. Perhaps mine is simply unaware that their headphones and amplifiers are experiencing a large hipe for years.
  • Page 7 The LUMINARE is simply such a stellar performer it doesn't leave much left to be desired. AudioValve puts most of our budget towards the sound quality of our design and components rather than all of the audio jewellery and marketable designs featured by some of the comparable sounding amplifiers on the market.
  • Page 8 Controls and operation on the front and rear panel On the left side of the front aperture , the 4 jacks for headphones, a mode switch and volume control. The headphone jacks are connected in parallel when using the 6.3 mm connectors. For the use of XLR connectors , take the lower bushing for the right ear and the top of the left ear .
  • Page 9 A perfect developed circuit design is only perfect when it is implemented in accordance with the practice. For all these products AudioValve theoretical and practical symboise is harmonious and coherent. This leads to a matchless musical reproduction of all sound sources.
  • Page 10 USAGE Dear AudioValve fan, we are delighted that you have for your audio - have bought a device from AudioValve hobby. We know this much appreciated and will always strive to meet your expectations. The LUMINARE is a logical development of our highly successful predecessor models RKV. This amplifier is designed for playing music through headphones in the first place, and can act in different impedances.
  • Page 11 LUMINARE ultra highend headphone tube amplifier___________________ The headphone protector reliably protects the headphones from pulses that can occur when switching ON or switching OFF the amplifier. The outputs of the amplifier are shorted for this time both on power as in both cases. NOTE: When you switch ON the amp - please turn down the volume pot completety.
  • Page 12 I n t e nd e d u s e / A p p l i c at i o n AUDIOVALVE Hi-Fi Amplifiers are intended for use under the following circumstances only: To play and transfer music of any make and fashion when this occurs in private dwellings or studios.
  • Page 13 LUMINARE ultra highend headphone tube amplifier ___________________ Technical specifications and features: power consumption: 60 VA nominal - 100 VA full load power switch ON / OFF headphone protector auto gain switch for STAX 2 x switchable inputs 1+2 input 1: set XLR jacks with parallel RCA input 2: RCA only 2 pair jacks as signal IN / OUT loop 1 x RCA PRE - OUT, 20 :1 2 x NEUTRIK Combo jacks 6,3mm + XLR...
  • Page 14 LUMINARE ultra highend headphone tube amplifier ___________________ LOW IMPEDANCE mode: - test load 32 OTL mode: test load 220 STAX mode: ( auto gain Ohm: Ohm. control ) ( max: 4,5 watt power output / ch. ) ( max: 3,5 watt power output / ch.
  • Page 15 In the event of a failure of your amplifier, AUDIOVALVE will repair or readjust this unit or, should the occasion arise, will replace it provided that all conditions stipulated in this warranty are met.
  • Page 16: Certificate Of Compliance

    LUMINARE ultra highend headphone tube amplifier ___________________ Certificate of Compliance Restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) We certify that all of our products (exceptions see listed below) are compliant with the European Union Directive 2002/95/EC for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).
  • Page 17: Declaration Of Conformity

    ___________________ Declaration of Conformity EMC and Low Voltage Directive (CE) Product Name: AudioValve Model name: LUMINARE This is to certify that the product listed above complies with the following European Union Council Directives and Standards relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 89/336/EEC) and the low voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).