Canor VIRTUS A3 User Manual

All-in-one hybrid amplifier

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VIRTUS A3
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 VIRTUS A3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Virtus A3 is a brand-new Dual Mono Hybrid Tube Class A Current Dumping Amplifier featuring a full suite of Digital and Analog inputs. Four products in the single housing – a powerful Amplifier, a fully discrete...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    The distance from the back wall of the unit may not be less than 20 cm, and 20 cm above the area of Virtus A3 may not be any barrier. Alongside the unit should be ensured 20 cm minimum distance from other objects.
  • Page 4: Back Panel

    HEADPHONE JACK OUTPUT – 6,3mm jack connector HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER / HEADPHONE OUTPUTS The front panel of the Virtus A3 features a balanced headphone output using a 4-pin XLR connector, as well as an unbalanced connection via a 6.3mm audio jack.
  • Page 5: Remote Control

    BASIC FUNCTIONS OF REPRODUCTION **Note: ** Ensure that all inputs and outputs are connected while the Virtus A3 is turned off or disconnected from the mains. Connect the power cord to the Virtus A3.
  • Page 6: Volume Control

    To initiate the shutdown process, press and hold the Power-Off icon for 2 seconds. This will start a controlled tube cooling sequence, which will be visually represented by the tube and a circular countdown timer indicating the time remaining until shutdown. During this process, "CANOR" will appear on the informative display.
  • Page 7: Input Selection

    Hold your finger on the selected input for 2 seconds to unlock the input roller blind. You can then move this roller blind by rotating the central knob and selecting the desired input with a brief touch. Virtus A3 features the following inputs: Analogue inputs: PHONO, RCA 1, RCA 2, XLR 1, and XLR 2...
  • Page 8: Dimmer Function

    DIMMER FUNCTION This feature allows you to adjust the backlight level of the central knob and the Virtus A3 displays. You can control the brightness using the rotary central knob or the DIMM button on the remote control, and any selected backlight level does not require confirmation.
  • Page 9 SAVER This feature allows you to choose between two options for displaying the screensaver on the Virtus A3 control circular display: Logo or VU Meter. The selected option will appear after 1 minute of inactivity in the main menu. The screensaver will disappear when you touch the display or change inputs using the remote control, and it will reappear after another minute of inactivity.
  • Page 10 The last page in the settings menu is the software version information screen. VARIABLE OUT / ANALOG OUTPUT The back panel of the Virtus A3 includes a pair of balanced (XLR) outputs and a pair of unbalanced (RCA) variable output connections. These connections are mainly designed for use with a powered (active)
  • Page 11: European Community Directives

    CE mark. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Your CANOR Virtus A3 hybrid amplifier is guaranteed against any defect in materials and workmanship for 24 months from the date of purchase except for audio vacuum tubes that are covered by warranty for three months.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Stereo output power 2 x 140 W / 4 Ohm, 2 x 100 W / 8 Ohm Headphone unbalanced output 500 mW / 30 Ohm, 70 mW / 300 Ohm Headphone balanced output 500 mW / 30 Ohm, 270 mW / 300 Ohm Gain 34.5 dB Input sensitivity...
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