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- Page 1 255 South Taylor Avenue Louisville, Co 80027 U.S.A Tel: 303-495-2260x116 E-mail: sales@boulderamp.com Web: www.boulderamp.com 866 Analog Boulder Amplifiers, Inc. 255 S. Taylor Avenue Louisville, CO 80027 (303) 449-8220, x110 www.boulderamp.com BoulderAmplifiersInc @boulderamplifiers @BoulderAmps...
- Page 2 About About Boulder Amplifiers, Inc. Boulder was founded in 1984 and is the last high-performance audio manufacturer operating in North America to still perform all of its own design, engineering and manufacturing in- house. While this form of production may be more costly than outsourcing, the resulting quality control and reliability of the finished products are never compromised.
- Page 3 Thank You Congratulations and thank you for selecting the Boulder 866 Integrated for your high- performance sound system. We are certain it will provide you with many years of listening pleasure. The 866 represents the concerted efforts of numerous Boulder designers, engineers, and technicians working to bring you the best audio playback components in the world.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1�1 Thank You � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2�2 Introduction �... - Page 5 Front Panel Buttons ....5-17 Volume ..... . 5-18 Mute .
- Page 6 Boulder Net ..... 6-34 Appendix � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7�35 Technical Specifications .
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Page 7: Introduction
• Display shows: input source, volume, mute, setup and now playing screen. • Sophisticated software updates when connected to the Internet. • Configuration capabilities. • Boulder control app for Android and Apple devices. • HTML Control and Setup page for access to additional customizable features. -
Page 8: Unpacking And Care
You should have received a large, heavy box. The pieces included inside the box are: 1. 866 Integrated 2. Quick Start Guide 3. Power cord If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, please contact your authorized Boulder dealer immediately before continuing with the installation. -
Page 9: How To Clean The Casework
How to Clean the Casework If the 866 must be cleaned, use only a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with plain water. Never use any type of chemical cleaner unless recommended by your dealer or the Boulder factory. Do not use bleach! Bleach will remove the anodized surface of the casework. -
Page 10: Placement And Installation
Introduction Placement and Installation Your Boulder 866 Integrated is designed to reduce the effects that external magnetic fields and radio frequencies (RF) have on its circuitry. While placement is not critical, known magnetic fields should be avoided whenever possible. Because it is heavy, the 866 must be placed on a sturdy, stable surface. -
Page 11: Connections
Connections Connecting the Analog Inputs To get started listening, you only need to connect sources to the 866 as you would any other integrated amplifier. Please take note of the following: The 866 can be connected to many different types of analog sources and will provide excellent sound quality for each. -
Page 12: Connecting To An Unbalenced Analog Source
866 to the unbalanced source ground, thus reducing ground loops. Another option for connecting unbalanced sources is the Boulder ABL2 input adapter. It converts a balanced input into an RCA input at the rear of the 866. Like the above cable, the negative input of the 866 is connected to the ground of the RCA connecter. -
Page 13: Connection To Ac Mains
Connections Connection to AC Mains Your 866 Integrated is supplied with an AC mains power cord appropriate for the location where it was purchased. Connect the AC power cord to the Master AC Power Switch connection on the rear panel of the 866 as shown and plug the other end into AC mains. - Page 14 You will then be able to name the inputs on the front panel display with the Boulder control app. This list will be very helpful at that time.
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Page 15: Controlling The 866 With Mobile Device Or Tablet
5.Touch the camera icon on the Boulder app on your mobile device. This will activate the mobile device’s camera. 6. Center the 866’s QR code in the Boulder app camera screen. When the QR code is properly centered, the app will automatically use the information from the QR code to find the 866. -
Page 16: Connectiong The 866 To A Home Network
Connections Connectiong the 866 to a Home Network 4-15... -
Page 17: Operation
Operation Front Panel Controls and Screen Modes The 866 features a full-color touch-screen LCD display and four buttons on the right-hand side of the front panel. The display and buttons will control or adjust different functions of the 866. The four buttons on the front panel of the 866 are (L to R) Volume Down, Volume Up, Mute, and Standby. -
Page 18: Front Panel Buttons
Operation Front Panel Buttons When the display is showing the Home Screen, the buttons will control the Volume, Mute and Standby modes of the 866 and the touch screen will be used to select inputs. When the 866 is in the Setup mode, the touch screen will be used to adjust programmable features of the 866’s operation. -
Page 19: Volume
Operation The 866 has a large, full-color display located on the left-hand side of the front panel. There are four buttons to control Volume Up, Volume Down, Mute, and Standby located on the right- hand side of the front panel. Volume Pressing the Volume Up or Volume Down button will change the output volume level of the 866. -
Page 20: Mute
Operation Mute It is possible to Mute the 866’s outputs so that they are reduced by a preprogrammed level. The Mute feature allows for temporary volume reduction without losing the original volume setting. For example, engaging the Mute function will attenuate the output to a level suitable for conversation. -
Page 21: Standby
Operation Standby Pressing the Standby button will put the 866 into Standby mode. This will turn OFF all circuits except for the logic necessary to wake it up again. NOTE: Because the 866 greatly reduces power consumption when in Standby mode, it is only necessary to place the unit in Standby when not in use. -
Page 22: Touch-Screen Functions: Home Screen
Operation Touch�Screen Functions: Home Screen Input Selection The 866 has three analog inputs. Each of these inputs can be selected by pressing the display icon that corresponds with the input you wish to select. You can scroll through the available inputs by swiping your fingertip left or right across the input icons. -
Page 23: Setup
Operation Setup Pressing the Setup icon will change the display from the Home Screen to the Setup Screen. When the Setup Screen is shown, the setup menu will be shown and additional features can be accessed by touching each item in the menu. To access Setup options that may not be visible when options are open, use the up and down arrows on the front panel touch screen. -
Page 24: Max Volume
Operation Max Volume The Max Volume setting allows you to limit the maximum volume output setting. This is useful if you have children who may press the volume buttons or if you wish to set a maximum level so that it is not possible to damage your audio system by accidentally raising the volume to high. To set the Max Volume level, touch the point on the Max Volume slider where you wish to set the maximum allowable volume. -
Page 25: Mute Level
Operation Mute Level The volume of the 866 can be temporarily reduced when pressing the mute button or icon. The Mute Level setting allows you to set the level of attenuation when the 866 is placed in Mute mode, from a minimum of 6 dB of attenuation to a maximum of 80 dB of attenuation. For example, you may prefer to have the volume set just low enough to carry on a conversation but still have the music audible when the Mute function is engaged, or you may wish to have the output nearly silenced when the Mute function is engaged. -
Page 26: Input Settings
Operation Input Settings The Input Settings drop-down menu for the 866 can be accessed by touching the Input Settings button on the front panel display. Setup variables for three or six inputs can be programmed, depending on whether your 866 has analog-only or analog and digital inputs: Network, Optical, AES, and Analog 1, 2, and 3. -
Page 27: Theater Mode
Operation Theater Mode WARNING: Theater Mode should be used with extreme caution, as there is no way to control the volume of the 866 while in Theater Mode! If it is programmed for an input that does not have externally controlled volume, damage to speakers or other components may occur! Any of the 866’s inputs can be programmed to the equvilant unity gain. -
Page 28: Input Image
Operation Input Image Custom images can be programmed for each input using the Boulder app and a mobile device with a camera. For example, you may wish to insert a photo of your turntable for an analog input icon on the front panel. The Input Image indicator will show this image if it has been loaded from the Boulder app. -
Page 29: Display Settings
When the brightness is set to low levels, the screen will temporarily go to a slightly brighter setting for five seconds when any button on the front panel or the Boulder app is pressed. The display will then return to the desired brightness. This ensures that if a function is changed, it will be noticed whether intentional or not. -
Page 30: System Settings
operation System Settings The System Settings drop-down menu for the 866 can be accessed by touching the System Settings button on the front panel display. The System Settings are used to adjust or monitor all of the internal functions of the 866. The following settings can be checked or adjusted from the System Settings menu: Network Settings, App Version, Firmware Version, Update Firmware, Serial Number, Reset Factory Defaults, and Reset Input Defaults. - Page 31 Operation App Version: The App Version indicator shows the revision of the 866’s front panel control software. Firmware Version: The Firmware Version indicator shows the revision of the 866’s main operating software. Serial Number: The 866’s serial number will be displayed here. NOTE: Your 866 will not update if ethernet is not connected.
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Page 32: Factory Defaults
Operation Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults button will restore all parameters of the 866 to the original factory settings, including all custom settings and programmed functions. When the Factory Defaults button is pressed, a pop-up window will appear on the 866’s front panel display that will ask, “Are you sure you wish to set Factory Defaults (the unit will reset)?”... -
Page 33: Input Defaults
operation Input Defaults The Input Defaults button will return all input option settings, including input icon photos, to their original factory settings only but will not change any of the other optional settings for the unit. If you wish to restore the Input Defaults, press the Yes button. A new pop-up window will appear on the front panel display that will ask, “Are you sure you wish to set the Input Defaults?”... -
Page 34: Programming
Programming Web Based Programming Though it is not necessary to use any of the web based programming functions, you may find them helpful in setting up and personalizing your 866. All web based programming is accomplished by accessing the 866 HTML page while the unit is powered up and connected to a live computer network. -
Page 35: Boulder Net
Programming Boulder Net This is helpful to system integrators who are using Boulder products in integrated systems. Boulder Net is a control system unique to modern Boulder products. For detailed information about Boulder Net, please consult your authorized Boulder dealer or see the Boulder Net manual. -
Page 36: Appendix
Appendix Technical Specifications Continuous Power, 8 Ohms 200W Peak Power, 8 Ohms 250W Continuous Power, 4 Ohms 400W Peak Power, 4 Ohms 400W Peak Power, 2 Ohms 700W Balanced Analog Inputs 3 pairs balanced analog via 3-pin XLR Outputs 0.25” (6 mm) binding posts Distortion, THD 0.01% Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), 20 kHz... -
Page 37: Weights And Dimensions
appendix Weights and Dimensions 866 Integrated Chassis: 17” W x 15.4” D x 7.25” H (54 lbs.) 44 cm W x 39 cm D x 19 cm H (24.5 kg) Shipping: 24” W x 23” D x 14” H (64 lbs.) 61 cm W x 59 cm H x 36 cm H (29 kg) 7-36... -
Page 38: 866 Integrated Dimensions
866 Integrated Dimensions BOULDER 16.670 866 INTEGRATED 15.313 DIMENSIONS 17.000 7.250 .750 1.112 2.500 12.000 3.313 9.500 2.500 7-37... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting Sympton Cause Remedy Master AC Power Switch on Turn on Master AC Power rear panel is not ON Switch Amplifier is not plugged in Connect power cord to AC mains outlet Amplifier circuit breaker is Reset amplifier circuit breaker No Power Indication tripped Home circuit breaker is... -
Page 40: Notes
appendix Notes: 7-39...
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