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- Page 1 Ion Power DAC User Guide EXOGAL 4657 Aspen Ridge Circle, Eagan, MN 55122 www.exogal.com...
- Page 2 The EXOGAL Ion PowerDAC is not a traditional Class D Digital Amplifier. It is a first of its kind amplification product that modulates power directly as opposed to “pushing” power through an amplifier circuit.
- Page 3 Use only high-quality speaker cables and take great care not to short the Plus (+) and Minus (-) inputs while the unit is powered on. The EXOGAL Ion’s binding posts will accept bare wires up to 12 gauge with 12mm (1/2”) of stripped insulation, standard banana jacks, or spade lugs of size X.
- Page 4 Ion Power DAC User Guide Speaker Cables While we realize that audio hobbyists love to experiment with various types of speaker wires, we highly recommend against using cables that are essentially “Magnet Wire”-based construction. These are 12- 18 AWG copper cables with a lacquer coating. They look like this: We recommend against these types of cables for two reasons.
- Page 5 Crossover and Gain (or Volume) knobs to match your particular system. Connecting to AC Power The best performance is obtained when the EXOGAL Ion is plugged directly into the wall with the power adapter provided. The EXOGAL Ion has some power conditioning and surge suppression built in. It should not be necessary to use surge protectors, power conditioners or aftermarket power cords, some of which may degrade the sonic performance.
- Page 6 User Guide Power Connect the EXOGAL Ion Power Supply to the 4-pin XLR connector on the back of the EXOGAL Ion PowerDAC. Insert the connector fully until the lock mechanism engages with an audible “click”. Pins 1 & 2: +24V DC...
- Page 7 Input connector may look like an HDMI connector, it is not an HDMI connector! To connect the EXOGAL Comet to the EXOGAL Ion PowerDAC, insert the included EXONET cable into the EXONET Input connector of the Ion PowerDAC. Insert the other end of the EXONET cable into the...
- Page 8 Ion Power DAC User Guide Ensure that the EXONET cable is fully inserted into the ION PowerDAC (as well as the Comet’s Output!) Stacking the Comet and the Ion. If you prefer to stack your Comet DAC and Ion PowerDAC, we recommend that you install the rubber feet on the bottoms of each unit (to prevent slippage) and that you stack the Ion on top of the Comet.
- Page 9 Do not attempt to snake or “curve-wrap” a larger wire around the post; you will not get a reliable connection! The EXOGAL Ion’s binding posts will accept bare wires up to 4 gauge with 12mm (1/2”) of stripped insulation.
- Page 10 Ion Power DAC User Guide Banana Jacks If you connect your speaker wires using banana plugs, connect the wires to the plugs per the banana plug manufacturer’s instructions and then plug the banana plugs into the connectors. Spade Lugs The Ion binding posts will accept lugs with an outer width of 0.55” (14mm) and a post diameter of 0.3125”...
- Page 11 Ion Power DAC User Guide Power up The Ion is a product that is unlike any other amplifier on the market. It incorporates complex computing circuitry and is in many ways a computing device, just as much as it is a high-performance audio product.
- Page 12 DC spikes and possible damage. You can exit the Mute mode by either touching Volume Up or the Mute button on the EXOGAL Comet’s remote control or the Comet application on your mobile device. Select the volume level of your choice using the Comet remote control’s volume buttons or the EXOGAL smartphone application.
- Page 13 Ion Power DAC User Guide Other Situations If the LED is either slowly or rapidly flashing between Red and Green, the Ion has suffered an internal error. Cycle the power and see if the error clears itself. If it does not, contact your...
- Page 14 Ion Power DAC User Guide Other Back Panel Connectors The Power and EXONET Connectors have been previously described in the manual. There are two other connectors on the back panel as well: Serial The 3.5mm serial connector is used to update the Comet’s internal firmware. When the Comet and Ion are connected using their Serial ports, the firmware in both units can be upgraded using the same update utility.
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Page 15: Minimum Load
Ion Power DAC User Guide Specifications POWER OUTPUT: 200W 4 ohms, 100W 8 ohms per channel POWER OUTPUT 1% THD: 275W 4 ohms, 150W 8 ohms per channel MINIMUM LOAD: 2 ohms per channel PEAK OUTPUT CURRENT: 20 amperes per channel... - Page 16 Appendices Troubleshooting: Lock-up If the EXOGAL Ion experiences a powerful static shock or sudden AC surge, it is possible to “lock-up” the computer circuitry. A locked-up computer may result in erratic display, no output, and no response to remote commands. If your EXOGAL Ion should lock-up, unplug the AC cord. Wait at least 30 seconds before re-plugging in the unit.
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Page 17: Important Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions ! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! To get the best performance from your EXOGAL Ion, and for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions. 1. Before operating the EXOGAL Ion please read all operating and safety instructions.
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