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Our Kratos power amplifier is designed for use in conjunction with our digital preamp Morpheus or Pasithea. However based on normal standards as used in hifi the Kratos can be used with almost any analog or digital pre amplifier. Both RCA or XLR inputs are selectable on the bottom side of the unit.
10. The Kratos power amplifier must be placed on a firm, level surface where it is not exposed to dripping or splashing. 11. Before making connections to the amplifier, ensure that the power is off and other components are in mute or stand-by mode.
First steps WHAT IS IN THE BOX 1. The Kratos amplifier 2. Power cord ( only Euro or USA based power cords) 3. Remote cable (Optional) FIRST STEPS 1. Power requirements: Check if the product is made conform the power requirements of your area. On the back side the product is marked for the specific mains voltage.
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Connecting Caution! Please connect your interconnects first before connecting the mains power cable! Power requirements: Check if the product is made conform the power requirements of your area. On the back side the product is marked for the specific mains voltage.
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3 pole XLR mini connector can be used and depending the way your power amplifier should be powered, it can be wired accordingly. The following connections are available: In case of using a Sonnet Morpheus digital pre amplifier a special set of remote cables can be delivered.
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Connecting RCA input: Use single ended cables to connect the Kratos to your single ended pre amplifier. Select the input switches to the “RCA input” setting. XLR input: Use a balanced XLR3 cables to connect the Kratos to your balanced pre amplifier. Select the input switchs to the “XLR input”...
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In a case that a remote cable cannot be used, the Kratos can be set to “Music sense” by using the switch on the bottom. If any signal is coming in having a level above -50 dB the Kratos will be switched on. If no signal is coming in after activation Kratos will be switched off after approx. 30...
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To indicate overheating, the display will flash and indicate “overheating”. If the given condition does not change, or if the temperature gets even higher, the Kratos will be switched off. In this condition you should remove the Kratos from mains power to reset the power supply.
Specifications Working principle: Class A/B amp using tube simulated circuitry in the gain stage. Power supply: 400 VA Switched power supply Power consumption: 35 - 400 Watts Power requirement: 110/115V AC or 220/230 V AC 60/50Hz Inputs: 1x XLR3 balanced, 1x RCA single ended 1x mini XLR3 for remote connection Input voltage: 240 mV RMS for 1 Watt 1.74 Volts RMS for 50 Watts.
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Contact Sonnet Digital Audio BV Daviottenweg 9-11, 5222 BH 's-Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Phone: +31(0)36-7856259 Email: info@sonnet-audio.com Website: http://www.sonnet-audio.com Chamber of commerce: s'Hertogenbosch: 75452081...
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