This amplifier is designed and manufactured to the highest specification and rigorously tested to reward you with many years of listening pleasure. Your blak amplifier is an integral part of your system. Its correct installation, set-up and operation will have a significant influence on the performance of the entire hi-fi installation.
CAUTIONS AC MAINS SUPPLY Your blak Integrated Amplifier is set to operate from a fixed supply voltage which is marked on a label next to the mains input plug. Before connecting the mains lead please check that your mains supply corresponds to the label as below: 230V Products: Voltage Range 220V –...
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LOCATION Your blak Integrated Amplifier should be located in a well ventilated area and kept away from sources of heat, dust and humidity and from direct sunlight. The integrated Amplifier may be positioned either as a free standing unit or along side another audio/video product. Never allow liquids or other objects to fall into the unit.
SIGNAL CONNECTIONS There are 6 inputs on your blak Integrated Amplifier. Three are line level and will accept virtually all currently available source components, the other three are a phono input, aptX Bluetooth wireless input and in the USB Version only (which houses an internal high quality DAC) a ‘type B’...
OFF and the power cord disconnected from the mains power input. When switched ON, your blak Integrated Amplifier will go into standby mode, which is characterized by a single light illuminated on the highest value volume LED.
Manual VOLUME CONTROL The volume control on the blak is a precision device. It follows algorithmic law so that its response approximates that of the human ear. The series of LEDs around the volume control indicates the volume level. When the volume control is at 0, the output is automatically muted.
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MAC. To select the blak Amp USB as your current Playback Device navigate to System Preferences > Sound, then choose the Output tab and select “Roksan blak Amp DAC USB Audio 2.0 (or 1.0 depending on the interface)”.
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Integrated Amplifier Manual To initialise the driver installation switch on your blak Amp USB and connect it to your PC via a USB cable. A pop-up window will now appear installing this driver automatically. To select as your current Playback Device navigate to Control Panel > All Control Panel Items >...
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) information for both DSD64 (1x) and DSD128 (2x). This is only possible using a computer connected to the blak Integrated Amplifier USB (via the USB input) input using a music player program that is able to read DSD files. Numerous programs that can achieve this are available to download.
Manual TROUBLESHOOTING If you suspect that your Roksan blak Integrated Amplifier is not operating properly, you should check all the connections carefully. Pay particular attention to speaker phasing and channel connections. Phono plugs should be fully inserted - a frequent cause of problems is due to the phono plug surrounds not making proper contact.
Integrated Amplifier Manual GUARANTEE Your Roksan blak product is guaranteed against any defect in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. This guarantee only becomes effective once your product has been registered within fourteen days of purchase.