Gato Audio PRD-3S - Premplifier/DAC Contents Don’t be a stranger Package contents Safety fi rst! About the preamplifi er General design Analogue Input Stage D/A Converter USB Versatility Connectivity LED Display Setting up your preamplifi er Basic connection Overview Connecting to a Bluetooth device...
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Gato Audio PRD-3S - Premplifier/DAC Safety first! Mains plug and cable: • Only use mains cables that adheres to safety standards - like the one included with this amplifi er • Insert the mains plug fully into the mains outlet socket •...
Connectivity We had our eye on versatility and connectivity when designing this preamplifi er. The PRD-3S off ers not only a wide range of digital and analogue inputs, but also line outputs, a trigger signal for external power amplifi ers, and a confi gurable home theater input. The HT input can turn the preamplifi er into a fi xed level preamplifi er for use in a surround setup, without compromising the sonic performance.
Basic connection Follow these steps for setting up your system in this sequence: 1. Place the PRD-3S as per the instructions on page 4 2. Connect inputs and outputs to the preamplifi er 3. Connect mains power cable to the preamplifi er and turn it on 4.
Connecting an Apple iPhone to USB Like the Apple iPad it is possible to stream music from an iPhone to the USB port of the PRD-3S. The procedure is exactly the same as for the iPad, however it is only possible for iPhones with IOS 7 and later.
Press either of the buttons again to exit display dimming mode. Sample rate read-out The PRD-3S can read and display the sample rate of the USB, RCA, OPT, BT and NET digital input channels. The PRD-3S can be set to display this in two diff erent ways:...
Home Theater direct To disable the function, press and hold the Input button on the front panel of the preamplifi er for 4 seconds. The preamplifi er remembers this setting in standby mode and when the PRD-3S is switched off .
Gato Audio PRD-3S - Premplifier/DAC RC-5 remote control The RC-5 is an infrared remote control for the Gato Audio PRD-3S. How to insert/replace the battery The RC-5 runs on a standard CR2032 3 V button battery. 1. Remove the small lid on the bottom side of the remote 2.
Windows PC Installation and Set-Up Before you are able to stream audio from USB on your Windows PC the fi rst time, you will have to install the Gato Audio USB driver. You can fi nd the latest driver online at www.gato-audio.com/downloads.
Gato Audio PRD-3S - Premplifier/DAC After the installation, follow these steps to setup Windows to stream to your Gato Audio device: Click Start open Control panel Select Hardware & sound click on Sound Select Gato Audio PRD-3 as...
User Manual USB audio troubleshooting USB audio devices have stronger requirements for both USB hardware and software than other USB devices. The following section describes the most common issues that may rise and their possible solutions. Known hardware issues and possible solutions A faulty hardware component, e.g.
Make it last! Please apply simple common sense to maintain the sound quality and lifespan of your new Gato Audio amplifi er. Here are a few guidelines: • Regular care: wipe the surfaces carefully by using a clean soft dry cloth •...
User Manual Technical specifications Frequency response 20 Hz-100 kHz - 0.5 dB Signal to noise ratio > 110 dB Line out maximum level 13 V balanced, 6,5 V unbalanced Total Harmonic Distortion < 0,001 % pre out Input impedance 20 kΩ RCA or 40 kΩ Balanced Line output impedance 75 Ω...
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