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331 integrated amplifier works, relevant safety instructions and recommenda- tions for optimizing your entire audio system. If you have any questions regarding the installation, setup or operation of your 331 in- tegrated amplifier, please do not hesitate to contact your dealer.
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soulution nature of sound CE-Declaration of Conformity Spemot AG declares that this product conforms to the following directives and stand- ards: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU FCC-Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Amp setup to align their settings for the volume, balance and changing to the required inputs. Surround- Mode The 331 may as well be integrated in an Audio/Video system. One input can be defined as surround input. Volume and balance settings of the 330 integrated amplifier will be ignored for the surround input.
during thunderstorms when leaving the unit unused for longer periods Cabling Unplug the 331 from the mains while connecting or disconnect- ing interconnect cables. Incorrect cabling may cause damage to your 331 or loudspeakers. Excessive volume due to inappropri- ate handling may cause hearing damage.
Integrated amplifier 331 User manual Rear and front view Rear view of the 331 integrated amplifier A) AC mains input E) Source output B) Inputs IN 1 … IN 4 F) Speaker C) Phono MC optional G) Link-com D) D/A converter optional...
Connect the 331 integrated amplifier to the mains supply. Please use a high-quality power cable for optimal sonic results. The 331 has no power switch. The device will en- ter standby mode as soon as it is connected to the mains supply.
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Integrated amplifier 331 User manual Phono MC optional (C) Connect your turntable (MC cartridge) to the unbalanced phono input of the 331 inte- grated amplifier. The termination impedance can be optimally adjusted to your car- tridge via the configuration functions.
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The 331’s USB input supports USB Audio Class 2.0. For operating systems such as Mac OS X, it supports driver free playback up to 24bits/192kHz. Under Windows 8 and lower a specific USB Audio Class 2.0 driver is required for playback of files with sam- pling rates >...
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Its exceptional load stability and peak current capabilities allow the 331 integrated amplifier to drive any loudspeaker. If your loudspeakers should ask for more power than 331 can provide, several units can be combined to a Multi-Amp setup. All 331s in Multi-Amp setup must be connected with the Link-Com interface.
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Source-Type: OFF Input IN1 always active Both channels of the 331 integrated amplifier will be used for powering the left or the right loudspeaker. Left and right channels of the source components may either be both connected to one of the two 331s or the left channel to the “left” unit and right channel to the “right”...
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Integrated amplifier 331 User manual Multi-Amp mode: Mono (option 2) Function Values Remarks Multi-Amp Mode: Mono Left Source-Type: Left channel Multi-Amp Mode: Mono Right Source-Type: Right channel Settings for Multi-Amp mode mono, left channels of the source components connected to the left amplifier channel and right channels of the source components connected to the right amplifier channel.
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331 integrated amplifier. Function Values Remarks Set 331 to Multi-Amp mode M-AM OFF for “standard” single amp stereo setup Source-Type SRC L&R gets automatically activated. The SRC-TYPE function is not available if the MULTI-AMP mode is set to OFF.
Standby Power-up squence Ready to operate If the 331 integrated amplifier is on, the power (I) button will put the unit back into standby (power consumption <1W). Mute (J) The mute (L) button disconnects or reconnects all inputs and outputs from the analog circuits of 331 integrated amplifier.
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Rotary knob (L) The multi-purpose rotary knob is used to control the volume, select the input, dim the volume, and to select the configuration menus of the 331 integrated amplifier. Operation-Mode Turning the rotary knob (L) changes the volume.
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Integrated amplifier 331 User manual Display (M) Normal mode 1) Selected input: IN 1 to IN 4, PHONO, or DAC inputs 2) Volume level Configuration mode 3) Configuration function 4) Value of function 5) LEDs are lit whilst values are changeable...
Configuration Function Values Remarks Power-up with power-button, default value Power-Mode: 331 waits for external LINK Signal Defines start-up behaviour Switches on automatically as soon as mains voltage is active. Start-Input: IN 1, default value Start-Input: Start-Input: Phono...
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Balance right 9dB Default value Multi-Amp: Stereo Activates the Multi-Amp Mode and defines the func- tion of the 331 in the Multi- Mono left channel Amp system Mono right channel Both channels connected, Default value Source-Type: Left channel connected only...
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Defines the brightness of the display High, Default value Default value Remote-ID: Defines the Remote-ID for The 331’s Remote-ID can be changed. the 331. The ID of the remote control has to be changed accordingly High-Pass-filter active, Default value Phono High-Pass filter...
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Integrated amplifier 331 User manual Function Value Remarks ON: zeroPhase technology is active Default value Phase-EQ: (de) activates the zero- OFF: zeroPhase technology not active Phase technology Polarity in phase, Default value Polarity Polarity 180°, inverted No action Default-Values Loads the default values.
soulution nature of sound Remote control Button Pre-Mode CD-Mode IR-transmitter Operation until 5m distance and angel of ±45°. (2,3) Volume +/- DIM / Volume-Dim Play/Pause (5/6) Select +/- Next / Previous track Enter Function for Program-Mode (De)activates Program-Mode Mute (10)
To update firmware, please prepare a USB stick (FAT32 formatted, UBS2.0) containing the required firmware data. You can find the latest firmware for your 331 integrated amplifier on our website www.soulution-audio.com. Unzip the downloaded .zip file and copy the firmware files to the root directory of the USB stick.
The display shows ERR-HFR (right) or ERR-HFL (left). Service If you cannot identify or rectify a fault by following the troubleshooting measures, please disconnect the 331 integrated amplifier from the mains supply and contact your dealer. Page...
Integrated amplifier 331 User manual Specification General Nominal voltage Model 100-240V 100 - 240 V, 50-60Hz Model 220V/60Hz 220 V, 60Hz Nominal consumption 2300 W Consumption Standby <0.5 W Inputs (IN 1...IN 4) Impedance Balanced 5.8 k Unbalanced 4.9 k...
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