Goldmund TELOS 1000 User Manual

Goldmund TELOS 1000 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

GOLDMUND TELOS 1000
Universal Power Amplifier

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 Universal Power Amplifier...
  • Page 2 - networking and music distribution. The guiding principle at Goldmund is to produce a precise sound with the least possible loss of quality through the different stages. Goldmund will never adopt a technology before it is sufficiently developed to satisfy the high quality standards we set.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8 8 8 8 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 9 9 9 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10 BACK PANEL SCHEMATICS BACK PANEL SCHEMATICS BACK PANEL SCHEMATICS BACK PANEL SCHEMATICS GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 - Universal Power Amplifier - 3...
  • Page 4 The installation instructions must be carried out in full and the mentioned precautions taken to get the expected result and to avoid impairing the amplifier’s performance. GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 - Universal Power Amplifier - 4...
  • Page 5 UNPACKING You will find in the GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 box: The amplifier The power cord This manual Please keep the packaging in case you need to transport the amplifier at a later date. ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION IF YOU NEED TO RETURN THE TELOS 1000 TO THE FACTORY OR TO YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR A WARRANTY REPAIR, PLEASE NOTE THAT IT MUST BE REPACKED IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
  • Page 6 2 AMPLIFIER LOCATION & COOLING The GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 amplifier, as all high quality amplifiers generates a large amount of heat when driven at high levels and must be vented properly. It is mandatory to allow a proper cooling of the heat sinks. Do not put temperature sensitive equipment on top of the amplifier.
  • Page 7: Line Voltage Adjustments

    ATTENTION ATTENTION On the 220V position, the GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 amplifier will function properly for main line voltage between 211V and 257V. On the 110V position, the main line must deliver between 105 and 129V. If your main line is usually out of these tolerances, please consult your GOLDMUND dealer.
  • Page 8: Connections

    Connect the speaker cable to one of the red and black terminals in the back of the amplifier, or, if you use a Goldmund High Definition speaker cable, you can connect directly from the speaker cable to one of the coaxial plugs on the back panel of the amplifier, bypassing the amplifier adapter module of the speaker cable.
  • Page 9: Amplifier Controls

    Position 3: Power after 600ms Position 4: Power after 800ms Position 5: Power after 1s Position 6: Power after 1.2s Position 7: Power after 1.4s Position 8: Power after 1.6s Position 9: Power after 1.8s GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 - Universal Power Amplifier - 9...
  • Page 10 MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION On the front plate of the GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 amplifier you will find only two POWER keys. In the Manual Operation mode, the two POWER keys have to be activated simultaneously to power the amplifier on.
  • Page 11 To unlock the amplifier from one of the above status, press the 2 power keys simultaneously. If the perturbation has been removed, the red led will stop and the yellow led will glow again, the amplifier is now operating. GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 - Universal Power Amplifier - 11...
  • Page 12: Sound Quality Optimization

    We recommend that you proceed carefully when trying this. You must do it in combination with the speaker polarity and/or with absolute phase switching to be sure of the result. GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 - Universal Power Amplifier - 12...
  • Page 13 EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE In the GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 amplifier, GOLDMUND has, as in other of its Ultimate Line components, fully implemented an optimized vibration evacuation path. This is called by GOLDMUND: "Mechanical Grounding". The perfect adjustment of this evacuation provides the Telos 1000 with an extraordinary dynamic capability and transparency, especially on low efficiency speakers.
  • Page 14: Safety Features

    SAFETY FEATURES The GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 amplifier provides sophisticated features to protect the amplifier and the speakers against all mishandling or component failure. However precautions must be taken to avoid problems with a very high power amplifier. PROTECTION AGAINST DC...
  • Page 15 To avoid Overload occurring, always switch OFF the amplifier before trying any manipulation of the speaker cables. There is no risk to leave the speaker terminals unconnected when the amplifier is ON. GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 - Universal Power Amplifier - 15...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE The GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 amplifier usually requires no maintenance. Always turn the power OFF before cleaning your amplifier. Use a clean, soft, damp cloth to clean the amplifier surface. Dampen the cloth with water or a mild detergent solution.
  • Page 17 • Separated ground and earth. • Floating chassis connected to mains earth. • Possible link for optionally connecting both. SAFETY FEATURES SAFETY FEATURES SAFETY FEATURES SAFETY FEATURES • AC voltage fuse: min 16 A slow-blow. GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 - Universal Power Amplifier - 17...
  • Page 18 SIZE AND WEIGHT SIZE AND WEIGHT SIZE AND WEIGHT • 440 W x 495 D x 280 H (mm). Weight: 70 kg. WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY • 3 years parts and labor. GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 - Universal Power Amplifier - 18...
  • Page 19: Back Panel Schematics Back Panel Schematics

    10 BACK PANEL SCHEMATICS GOLDMUND TELOS 1000 - Universal Power Amplifier - 19...

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