Auralic TAURUS User Manual

Headphone amplifier / preamplifier

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Revision 1.0
AURALIC LIMITED
RM 19C, LOCKHART CENTRE, 301-307 LOCKHART ROAD, HK
Phone: +852 6852 3312. Fax: +852 8199 9198
Email: support@auralic.com. Website: www.auralic.com
 
TAURUS Headphone Amplifier / Pre Amplifier 
 
 
 
 
 
 
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1   TAURUS Headphone Amplifier / Pre Amplifier              USER’S GUIDE Revision 1.0 AURALIC LIMITED RM 19C, LOCKHART CENTRE, 301-307 LOCKHART ROAD, HK Phone: +852 6852 3312. Fax: +852 8199 9198 Email: support@auralic.com. Website: www.auralic.com...
  • Page 2 Hong Kong and/or other countries. AURALiC's trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not AURALiC's, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers or in any manner that disparages or discredits AURALiC.
  • Page 3 TAURUS shares the same warm and natural sound with Neve 8078. Low Noise Input Buffer The input buffer of TAURUS is specifically designed by AURALiC to meet the re- quirement of headphone amplifier usage. This buffer own an exclamatory low noise of less than 2uV while maintains high input impedance (100K of RCA and 200K of XLR).
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ................... 13 No Power ....................13 No Sound or Low Output ................. 13 Distorted or Partial Sound ................ 13 Noise/Hum ....................13 Specifications....................14 EC Declaration of Conformity ..............15 AURALiC Product Registration Form ............17   4   ...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

      IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS   All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated, and retained for future reference. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the back of the unit. If you are not sure of the type of your mains power supply, consult your dealer or local power company.
  • Page 6: Warranty

    Cost associated with the return of this product is the sole responsibility of the owner. All repair work must be done by AURALiC or by an authorized AURALiC repair agency. Work done by unauthorized persons will void any and all warranty coverage.
  • Page 7: Placement And Cabling

    Placement and Cabling Placement TAURUS should be placed on a solid and stable surface with good ventilation. Do not install this product near any heat sources such as radiators or other product (such as amplifiers) that produce heat. Site the product so that its location or position does not in- terfere with its proper ventilation.
  • Page 8: Cabling

    Please be sure to power off all units in your system before any cabling job, failed to follow this instruction may result in permanent damage to the device and void any warranty. ALWAYS POWER OFF TAURUS BEFORE CABLING! Analog Inputs...
  • Page 9: Operation

    6.35mm Stereo Headphone Jack Power On/Off As soon as you have plugged the power cord, TAURUS will be in deep standby mode with power dissipation at about 0.1 Watt, you can power on and off the unit by pressing the tactile switch ‘POWER’...
  • Page 10: Volume Control

    LISTENING WITH HEADPHONE AT LARGE SOUND PRESURE LEVEL WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR HEARING! TAURUS is very powerful in driving ability; this also means it can produce sound at level which may permanently damage your hearing. Always take care of your hearing when enjoy the music and try to reduce the volume all the time as far as possible.
  • Page 11: Headphone Connection

    500 hours music signal burn-in. Since TAURUS is working in Class-A, it need regular warm-up before it can sound best for enjoyment. The warm-up time depend on room temperature which should between 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Page 12: Maintenance & Service

    Cleaning Only clean the enclosure with a soft, dry cloth. Extended Nonuse Disconnect TAURUS from mains power when it will be left unattended or unused for an extended period of time. Service If your TAURUS encounters a problem, contact your dealer or AURALiC. Do not void the warranty by allowing unauthorized personnel to attempt repairs.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Check the AC mains voltage setting on the back of the unit and see if it is according to your local power voltage. No Sound or Low Output  Examine all cables to ensure a solid connection between the TAURUS and asso- ciated components. Make sure you have selected the right input and output ports.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications 3Hz - 300KHz, +/- 3dB Frequency Response 20Hz - 20KHz, +/- 0.1dB THD+N <0.002%, 20Hz-20KHz at rated output >130dB, 20Hz-20KHz, A-weighted Dynamic Range <-80dB at 1KHz Crosstalk STD Mode BAL Mode 32ohm 4500mW 1200mW Output Power 1200mW 4500mW 120ohm 300ohm 500mW 2000mW...
  • Page 15: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity   AURALIC LIMITED declares this product is in conformity with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive...
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  • Page 17: Auralic Product Registration Form

    AURALiC Product Registration Form Owner Information Your Name Street Address City Zip Code Country Email Telephone Product Information Product Type Serial Number Dealer Name Purchase Date Purchase Price Currency 17   ...
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