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High-End Audiophile
Amplifiers and DSP's
Model:
ZQ9004 - ZQ5004 - ZQ15001 - ZQDSP12 - ZQA6.8
KEY FEATURES
- Two-Layer PCB with Immersion Gold Treatment
- High-end Polymer Gain Potentiometers
- Car & HiFi 'Product of the Year 2022' (ZQ9004)
- 24k Gold-Plated Terminals
- Nichicon & Wima Capacitors
- Toshiba & ON Transistors
- Shielded Transformer Cores
- S/N Ratio above 110dB
- Dual Power Supply
All specifications subject to change without notice.
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Summary of Contents for Phoenix Gold ZQ5004
- Page 1 High-End Audiophile Amplifiers and DSP’s Model: ZQ9004 - ZQ5004 - ZQ15001 - ZQDSP12 - ZQA6.8 KEY FEATURES - Two-Layer PCB with Immersion Gold Treatment - High-end Polymer Gain Potentiometers - Car & HiFi ‘Product of the Year 2022’ (ZQ9004) - 24k Gold-Plated Terminals - Nichicon &...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
We have spent a lot of hours designing, listening and improving this amplifier. We hope you will enjoy this unique creation as much as we have loved making it! ENJOY! Note: Some of these amplifiers are pure class A/B amplifier so they will get hot! © 2021 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold-eu.com... -
Page 3: Product Range Overview
This is the key in making a really unique amplifier with fantastic performance. We wish our Phoenix Gold clients the upmost enjoyment in listening to this amazing creation. This product is the essence of Phoenix Golds brand values including some of the original features that made us famous in the beginning like a gold plated circuit board that are not only for show…. -
Page 4: Installation
ZQ Range Owners Manual ZQ9004 / ZQ5004 / ZQ15001 - HIGH END AMPLIFIERS INSTALLATION u First, ensure the mounting location is free of dirt and dust and that there is enough ventilation in order to achieve optimum performance and avoid overheating when the amplifier is in use. -
Page 5: Fuse Replacement
ZQ Range Owners Manual ZQ9004 / ZQ5004 / ZQ15001 - HIGH END AMPLIFIERS REMOTE TURN-ON CONNECTION The amplifier is turned on by applying +12V to the remote turn-on terminal (REM). The wire leading to this terminal should be connected to the ‘Remote Out +12V’ lead from the car stereo which will provide the +12V only when the car stereo is turned on. -
Page 6: Power Connection Leads
ZQ Range Owners Manual ZQ9004 / ZQ5004 / ZQ15001 - HIGH END AMPLIFIERS POWER CONNECTION LEADS POWER POWER INPUT FUSE REMOTE OUT 12V+ BATTERY HEAD UNIT DC 12V to a metal part of the car NOTES ON THE POWER SUPPLY u Connect the +12V power input lead only after all other leads have been connected. -
Page 7: In Case Of Faults
ZQ Range Owners Manual ZQ9004 / ZQ5004 / ZQ15001 - HIGH END AMPLIFIERS NOTES ON THE POWER SUPPLY u The unit is turned on by applying +12 Volts to the REM (Remote In). This terminal does not draw heavy current like the main Power Terminals so a thinner connecting wire is acceptable. -
Page 8: Operation
ZQ Range Owners Manual ZQ9004 / ZQ5004 / ZQ15001 - HIGH END AMPLIFIERS OPERATION After the amplifier has been installed and all connections have been made carefully and securely, turn the radio on so that the amplifier is switched on automatically. -
Page 9: Interference & Noise
ZQ Range Owners Manual ZQ9004 / ZQ5004 / ZQ15001 - HIGH END AMPLIFIERS INTERFERENCE & NOISE All cables are sources of interference and noise. The power cable and RCA audio cable are very prone to interference; the remote cables are less prone. -
Page 10: Zq9004
High-End 4 Channel Amplifier Model: ZQ9004 KEY FEATURES - Two-Layer PCB with Immersion Gold Treatment - High-end Polymer Gain Potentiometers - Car & HiFi ‘Product of the Year 2022’ - 24k Gold-Plated Terminals - Nichicon & Wima Capacitors - Toshiba & ON Transistors - Shielded Transformer Cores - S/N Ratio above 110dB - Dual Power Supply... -
Page 11: Specifications
If one of the two speakers is reversed, stereo imaging and bass response will be degraded. © 2021 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold-eu.com... -
Page 12: Speakers Bridged/Connections
Mono Mono Speaker Speaker Min: 4 Ohm Min: 4 Ohm SPEAKER CONNECTIONS CH1 Speaker CH2 Speaker CH3 Speaker CH4 Speaker Min: 2 Ohm Min: 2 Ohm Min: 2 Ohm Min: 2 Ohm Car Stereo © 2021 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold-eu.com... -
Page 13: Zq5004
High-End 4 Channel Amplifier Model: ZQ5004 KEY FEATURES - Two-Layer PCB with Immersion Gold Treatment - High-end Polymer Gain Potentiometers - Dual Colour Heatsink for Heat Transfer Optimisation - Imported High-Quality Transformer Core - 24k Gold-Plated Terminals - Nichicon & Siemens Capacitors - Toshiba &... -
Page 14: Specifications
ZQ Range Owners Manual ZQ5004 - 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS Supply Voltage 11-15V DC Power Output @ 4 ohm 95W x 4 Power Output @ 2 ohm 150W x 4 Power Output @ 4 ohm 260W x 2 (Bridged) Frequency Response... -
Page 15: Speakers Bridged/Connections
ZQ Range Owners Manual ZQ5004 - 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS BRIDGED Mono Mono Speaker Speaker Min: 4 Ohm Min: 4 Ohm SPEAKER CONNECTIONS CH2 Speaker CH3 Speaker Min: 2 Ohm Min: 2 Ohm CH1 Speaker CH4 Speaker Min: 2 Ohm Min: 2 Ohm ©... -
Page 16: Zq15001
High-End 1 Channel Amplifier Model: ZQ15001 KEY FEATURES - Two-Layer PCB with Immersion Gold Treatment - High-end Polymer Gain Potentiometers - Dual Colour Heatsink for Heat Transfer Optimisation - 24k Gold-Plated Terminals - Siemens Capacitors - IR Transistors - High-Quality Transformer Cores - S/N Ratio above 110dB - Dual Power Supply All specifications subject to change without notice. -
Page 17: Specifications
Low Level Input u Short Circuit & Thermal Protection u Low Pass Filter Control u Phase Control u Gain Control u Remote Control Included SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Mono Mono Speaker Speaker Min: 2 Ohm Min: 2 Ohm © 2021 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold-eu.com... -
Page 18: Operation
- pay attention to the correct value of a new fuse! NO SOUND Speaker cable or RCA plugs are not connected correctly. Check if ‘Mute’ setting is applied. Check if input channel is selected correctly. © 2021 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold-eu.com... - Page 19 High-End 6 Channel Amplifier with 8 Channel DSP Model: ZQA6.8 KEY FEATURES - Two-Layer PCB with Immersion Gold Treatment - 6 Channel Amplifier - Built in 8 Channel Digital Signal Processor - 24k Gold-Plated Terminals - Nichicon & Siemens Capacitors - Toshiba &...
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Page 20: Audio Signal Process
Main Input Selection Output/Input Adapter Output Volume 31 Segment Equalizer per Output Channel Filter / Slope Choice Phase / Time Delay / Mute Output Volume 95W x 6 CH7 - CH8 Amp Output Low Level Output © 2021 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold-eu.com... -
Page 21: Specifications
3. REM 12V or AutoStart Remote In/Out 12. Remote Control* 4. Power/Protection LED 8. Speaker Output 13. USB Port (for media) 5. Low Level RCA Output 9. Coaxial Input 14. IR Input* *optional inputs © 2021 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold-eu.com... -
Page 22: Zqdsp12
High-End 12 Channel DSP Model: ZQDSP12 KEY FEATURES - Two-Layer PCB with Immersion Gold Treatment - Digital Signal Processor with Analog & Digital Inputs - 24k Gold-Plated Terminals - ELNA Capacitors - ADI1452 Chip Transistors - Shielded Transformer Cores - USB playback & Bluetooth built-in - Windows software compatible - Dual Power Supply All specifications subject to change without notice. -
Page 23: Audio Signal Process
CH12 Output Volume 31 Segment Equalizer per Output Channel Independent High-Low Pass Filter per Output (3 filters can be selected) Phase / Time Delay / Mute Output Volume CH1 - CH12 Low Level Output © 2021 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold-eu.com... -
Page 24: Specifications
7. Power, Remote In/Out 12. USB Port (for media) 3. Hi In/REM Convertor 8. Coaxial Input 13. IR Input* 4. Bluetooth Antenna 9. Optical Input 5. Power LED 10. USB 2.0 Input (for PC) *optional inputs © 2021 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold-eu.com... - Page 25 ZQ Range Owners Manual NOTES © 2021 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold-eu.com...
- Page 26 Phoenix Gold Product Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY ON AMPLIFIERS Phoenix Gold warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) years from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized Phoenix Gold dealer in the United States of America only.