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.
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Please observe correct mains polarity at all times. The blak Integrated Amplifier mains fuse is located on the rear panel next to the IEC mains connector. This must only be replaced by the fuse of the type and rating as described on the fuse rating label on the rear panel of the unit.
SIGNAL CONNECTIONS There are seven 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 a ‘type B’...
Integrated Amplifier Manual LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS The right and left loudspeakers are connected to the amplifier via the rear panel binding posts. Carefully observe polarity ensuring that the RED (+) speaker terminal is connected to the RED (+) amplifier terminal and the BLACK (-) speaker terminal to the BLACK (-) amplifier terminal.
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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 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 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 >...
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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.
Integrated Amplifier Manual SPECIFICATIONS Inputs 3 x RCA line inputs 1 x Pair analogue XLR inputs 1 x USB type-B input 24/192 & DSD compatible (only operational with ‘USB’ Version) MM phono input aptX Bluetooth input MM input – gain, 76.75dB@1kHz, input impedance 47k ohm, 150pF Line &...