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- Page 2 Instruction Manual model – 2016 ultra highend mulit function headphone amplifier Helmut Becker, Design & Production...
- 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 Product Description Earlier than expected the AUDIOVALVE Team is happy and proud to announce the new headphone amp RKV MARK III. Based on the legendary RKV MARK II ( since 1982 ) Mr. Becker - the designer - has developed this new headphone-amp with unique new and interesting features.
- Page 6 The RKV MARk 3 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 7 RKV MARK 3 ultra highend headphone tube amplifier ___________________ Controls and operation on the front and rear panel On the left side of the front aperture , the two jacks for headphones and three rotary switches. 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 8 RKV MARK 3 ultra highend headphone tube amplifier ___________________ In the middle of the front panel you find the alps volume pot, right the balance control and left the power switch. When the unit is in operation, a green LED lights in the switch.
- 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 Connections At the rear side of the AudioValve - RKV MARK 3 more pairs of inputs allow you to connect different audio sources that have typical output voltages (CD- player, cassette-player, tuner, mini disc-player, ...).
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Page 11: Use Of The Impedancer
RKV MARK 3 ultra highend headphone tube amplifier ___________________ Use of the IMPEDANCER In case headphones with impedances below 100 Ohm are to be connected, it is recommended to use the internal match transformers for a better match between amplifier and load impedance your headphone. - Page 12 RKV MARK 3 ultra highend headphone tube amplifier___________________ In this picture you can see the left section of the board, the phono section and the right headphone protector. The phono module is classic old school style and built with hand selected components, and fantastic musically.
- Page 13 RKV MARK 3 ultra highend headphone tube amplifier___________________ - CLIPPING / OVERLOAD circuit - When the red sine wave at the output of the OPA reaches the upper or lower limit of supply voltage (out of range), one of the two red LED ( green / blue wave ) lights as an indication of an overload of the amplifier.
- Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Basic Specs
RKV MARK 3 ultra highend headphone tube amplifier ___________________ Technical Specifications: BASIC SPECS: • power consumption: 120 watt • weight: 10 kg • size: 400*340*150mm • SPECS: OTL mode: • max. power output 2 x 12 watt ( best match in IMP and OTL mode ) •... - Page 16 RKV MARK 3 ultra highend headphone tube amplifier ___________________ FEARTURES: consequence double mono design • 2 * 0,15mm copper for top and bottom layer • multi VIA layer grounding basis, pcb design is based on the theoretical principles of • the "kelvin - wiring"...
- Page 17 RKV MARK 3 ultra highend headphone tube amplifier ___________________ SPECS: match - transformer mode: ( impedancer ) THD: configure - OPA134 / 1 kHz / 8 ohm load • 0.1 VAC - 0.015% 0.3 VAC - 0.015% 0.6 VAC - 0.02% 1.5 VAC - 0.1% 3.0 VAC - 0.3% all other higher impedances have a more and more lower THD...
- Page 18 RKV MARK 3 ultra highend headphone tube amplifier___________________...
- Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Certificate Of Compliance
RKV MARK 3 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 21: Declaration Of Conformity
___________________ Declaration of Conformity EMC and Low Voltage Directive (CE) Product Name: AudioValve Model name: RKV MARK 3 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).
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