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- Page 1 PANDORA DAC ROMULUS CD Player-DAC Owner’s Manual Aesthetix Audio Corporation 5220 Gabbert Rd., Suite A ♦ Moorpark, CA. 93021 Phone: (805) 529-9901...
- Page 2 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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Page 3: Preface
PREFACE INTRODUCTION This manual covers the use for both the Pandora DAC and The Romulus DAC/CD Player. The name Pandora will be used where it applies to both products and the name Romulus will be used where it applies to the Romulus only. -
Page 4: Important
(which will also not be covered under warranty), please verify that the screws being used to secure non-Aesthetix feet do not screw any deeper into the chassis than the original ones. The original screw is 10-32 by 3/8”... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please carefully read each item of the operating instructions and safety precautions before installing and using this product. Use extra care to follow the warnings written on the product itself and/or in the operating instructions. Keep the operating instructions and safety precautions for future reference. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY OF THE COVER PANELS. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents PREFACE..........................3 INTRODUCTION ......................3 PLACEMENT........................3 BURN IN TIME ......................... 3 IMPORTANT ........................4 WARNING ........................4 AFTER MARKET and THIRD PARTY MODIFICATIONS..........4 Acknowledgements......................4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................5 The Hand Held Remote ....................... 7 Pandora Front Panel Layout....................8 Pandora Display Layout....................... -
Page 7: The Hand Held Remote
The Hand Held Remote The Pandora/Romulus CD player-DAC can be controlled using either the front panel buttons or the supplied hand held remote control. Basic functions are selectable from both locations. Additional functions are accessible only on the remote control. This remote control can also be used with the Rhea, Calypso and Janus preamplifiers. -
Page 8: Pandora Front Panel Layout
PHASE LOCK DISPLAY MUTE AESTHETIX STANDBY Figure 2 – Pandora Front Panel Layout 1. STANDBY button. After the rear panel MAIN POWER switch is turned on and the information pages are displayed, press the front panel STANDBY button to exit the standby mode. Pressing this button again will put the Pandora into STANDBY and illuminate the Standby LED. -
Page 9: Pandora Display Layout
Pandora Display Layout Figure 3 – Pandora LED Display Layout 1. Pressing the left side of the Display will decrement* the volume, when the optional volume control is installed. 2. Displays the name of the currently selected input. When a digital signal is present at any of the rear panel inputs, the sample rate is displayed. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Layout
Rear Panel Layout DIGITAL INPUTS AESTHETIX DIGITAL INPUTS MADE IN USA ANALOG OUTPUTS COAX RIGHT LEFT RS-232 TRIGGER Class 1 SERIAL NUMBER Class 2 AES EBU 0000 Left channel outputs Figure 4 - Rear Panel Layout 1. Right Single-Ended output jack. -
Page 11: Connections
USB ports. We therefore have made available a custom driver that is compatible with Windows XP, Service Pack 2 and later. Please refer to the Aesthetix website to download the required file and also for additional instructions:... -
Page 12: Operation
Any form of attenuation requires a conversion to PCM, negating the purpose of DSD. Aesthetix’ pure unadulterated implementation of DSD does not allow the small volume steps implemented with PCM, so the volume steps when listening to DSD files are not as fine as they normally would be when listening to non-DSD files or CD. -
Page 13: Advanced Display Functionality
In Pandora/Romulus, SPDIF data (RCA coax, TosLink and AES/EBU XLR) is memory buffered. When the Pandora is being used with video, such as a satellite receiver or DVD player, lip sync issues can occur. Please refer to technical documentation on the Aesthetix website for information on configuring this feature; www.aesthetix.net... -
Page 14: Romulus
RNDM PHASE LOCK DISPLAY MUTE STOP PAUSE PLAY AESTHETIX STANDBY INPUT EJECT <SCAN SCAN> 12 13 14 15 16 Figure 6 – Romulus Front Panel Layout 1. STANDBY button. After the rear panel MAIN POWER switch is turned on and the information pages are displayed, press the front panel STANDBY button to exit the standby mode. -
Page 15: Romulus Display Layout
Romulus Display Layout Figure 7 – Romulus LED Display Layout 1. Pressing the left side of the Display will decrement* the volume, when the optional volume control is installed. 2. Displays the total CD time when the disc is stopped, or the track progress time when the disc is playing. When a digital signal is present at any of the rear panel inputs, the sample rate is displayed. -
Page 16: Operation
Operation When first installing the Romulus, the CD will play by selecting the CD input and pressing play. To use the DAC, both the Romulus and the computer must first be set up. INPUT Pressing the Input button repeatedly will cycle through all inputs. Use this button to select the desired input. The order is: CD, AES1, RCA1, TOS1, USB1. -
Page 17: Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide
Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide If the Romulus should function abnormally during operation, please review the items in the following checklist. Please be sure to thoroughly check all other connected components such as speakers, preamplifiers, as well as cables. Symptom Possible Cause(s) Remedy No power or front panel Power cable is not inserted 100% into AC... -
Page 18: Appendix B Specifications
Appendix B Specifications USB Audio Input Signal: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz 16, 20, and 24 bits. In a Signature version, DSD 1x and DSD 2x. S/PDIF Audio Input Signal: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz 16, 20, and 24 bits. In a Signature version, DSD Maximum Output Level: Balanced: 4.8 V rms without optional volume controls installed. - Page 19 Aesthetix. The product must be packed and returned to Aesthetix by the customer at his or her sole expense. A written description of the defect and a photocopy of the original purchase receipt must accompany a returned product.
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