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LCD-4. Together they will bring you the best sound that Audeze has to offer. To get the most out of your purchase, please take the time to...
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The King’s unique combination of both. The King is a class-A hybrid design featuring E88CC triode tube inputs driving MOSFET output devices. The tube section is a differential stage that’s directly coupled to the MOSFET drivers. A current source ensures proper tube bias and improves their linearity.
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Pressure Levels) delivered by the LCD-4 on both channels. A removable calibrated display for other Audeze headphones will be offered at a later date. The King delivers a full 6 watts at 20 ohms and will drive any headphone with ease.
AC Power Ensure the voltage indicated on the rear panel of The King matches your AC mains supply. Attempting to use The King at any voltage other than that selected on the rear panel may cause damage not covered by the Warranty.
WARNING: Do not use any tube types other than those indicated above. Doing so will void the warranty. TIP: If you leave your cables connected to The King for long periods of time, Audeze recommends that every six months you power down The King and disconnect and reconnect the cables several times;...
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Real-Time Metering The front panel LED SPL meters are calibrated to show actual SPLs when used with the LCD-4. The 75-segment LEDs display true SPLs from 90dB to 120dB. The last red LED segment warns of SPLs greater than 120dB. You should NEVER see this red LED if you value your hearing! FRONT PANEL T H E K I N G...
Connecting the King Headphone Amplifier Connect the left and right source component output cables to the left and right RCA or XLR analog inputs on the back of The King. XLR inputs are provided for balanced devices but The King is internally wired for single-ended operation and only the positive XLR input is active.
Unpacking Package Includes Take care handling The King when • Audeze The King Headphone Amplifier unpacking and placing it in your • User Guide and warranty system. Be aware of the weight • Certificate of authenticity (20lbs/9Kg) when choosing an •...
10 ohms is connected. Disconnect headphone cable, yellow LED should be off and after maximum 75 seconds red light should turn to green. If red light continues after that contact Audeze support. Red LED on front Reduce volume until red LED is off.
Warranty Period, then we will reimburse you for shipping charges. If the Audeze Product you send to us is not covered by this warranty, you will be charged the shipping costs. If you are outside the USA and purchased this product directly from Audeze you must claim your warranty service from Audeze, not from a foreign dealer or distributor.
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Warranty eligibility statement: To be eligible for service under this warranty you must include with the repair item(s) a valid bill of sale from an authorized Audeze retailer detailing the following information: Retailer’s name Original date and proof of purchase...
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Other conditions/rights: EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AUDEZE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE;...
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This product must either be sent for repairs and reused or sent for treatment and recycling through an approved disposal system. For recycling and waste disposal agents for Audeze products, contact us at support@audeze.com. 有毒或有害物质和元素 Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements...
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