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Schiit KARA F Manual

Schiit KARA F Manual

Balanced, discrete differential solid state preamplifier

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B A L A N C E D , D I S C R E T E D I F F E R E N T I A L
S O L I D S T A T E P R E A M P L I F I E R

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  • Page 1 B A L A N C E D , D I S C R E T E D I F F E R E N T I A L S O L I D S T A T E P R E A M P L I F I E R...
  • Page 2 Tubes, schmubes. Sometimes all you need is a great solid state preamp. And Kara F is an over-the-top fully discrete, fully balanced differential solid state design, that includes Schiit’s unique Forkbeard™ unified control system, while also delivering top-of-class INPUT 1...
  • Page 3 CAUTION: 01234567 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK—DO NOT OPEN 115VAC 30W NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE IN 4 IN 5 BAL OUT SE OUTS 1 Balanced inputs. We’ve provided two 4 Single-ended outputs. Connect to your pairs of balanced inputs. Connect to any amps with single-ended inputs using RCA components with balanced outputs using cables.
  • Page 4 1 Remote window. Don’t block this window 3 Input select. Push this button to step if you want Kara’s remote to work correctly. through the inputs, 1-5. The first two are balanced, the last 3 are single-ended. 2 Headphone output. Yes! Kara has a headphone output.
  • Page 5 Note: all controls are also available remotely via outputs. Press and hold for 2 seconds to EN AB LED the Forkbeard module, using the Forkbeard app. force the preamp outputs on when a Please visit schiit.com/forkbeard for currently headphone is plugged in. supported platforms and Forkbeard-specific information.
  • Page 6 Saga/Freya Yes, Kara comes with a remote control. Unlike earlier Freyas, this is now a fancy milled aluminum model. It’s INPUT still inexpensive to replace in case you lose it or want another one, however. 1 Input. Press this button to select the input you want to VOLUME listen to.
  • Page 7 I hear hum, what do I do? What’s with the clicking noises when I turn You may have a ground loop. Try a ground the volume? loop isolator or a device like the EbTech That’s the sound of the mechanical relays HumX to eliminate the ground loop.
  • Page 8 If you believe you need warranty service, contact us first. (Infinite) Appreciation from Schiit Audio products sent back to us without a Return Autho- rization (RA) will be returned to the sender without repair. To the Schiit crew in San Antonio contact us and obtain an RA, email info@schiit.com.