User Manual for peachtree audio models including: CARINA, 2A8DY-CARINA, 2A8DYCARINA, Audio Integrated Amplifier, CARINA Audio Integrated Amplifier, Integrated Amplifier
Signal Path International DBA Peachtree Audio CARINA Audio amplifier 2A8DY-CARINA 2A8DYCARINA carina
Signal Path International DBA Peachtree Audio CARINA 2A8DY-CARINA 2A8DYCARINA carina
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DocumentDocumentCarina FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Carina 6 Introduction 7 Back panel 10 Front panel 11 Remote control 12 Menu 13 Warranty and Repair 15 Specification Thank you for choosing the Peachtree Audio Carina! Carina is an integrated amplifier designedto please your eyes and ears. Housed in a beautiful chassis crafted of aluminum and wood, Carina is several audio components in one; Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), preamplifier, power amplifier and a premium headphone amplifier. Carina includes several digital audio inputsfor multiple sources; USB-B for a computer, Bluetooth for wireless devices, two coaxial inputs and one optical input for a streamer, CD transport or other legacy devices. And it even has an I2S input for devices that offer that type of output. Carina includes a variable stereo analog output for integration with subwoofer(s) or an external power amplifier. Additionally, a USB-C port is provided to power, or charge, an external device as needed. Internally, Carina features a 32-bit architecture that is capable of handling all of the major digital audio formats available today including; compressed audio, uncompressed audio, high-resolution audio and ultra-high resolution audio all the way up to 24-bit/768kHz PCM and octuple rate DSD (DSD512)! Carina utilize two separate ESS 9068 DAC chips in "mono mode" with one dedicated to converting the left channel and the other the right channel. The 9068 is widely regarded as one of the best DACs available today and has an extremely neutral, transparent and musical presentation. By dedicating one DAC to each channel, the signal-to-noise ratio, dynamic range and channel separation of the system are maximized. Carina also offers DAC filter and other adjustments to fine-tune the sound to your system and liking. The Hypex NCORE power amplifier section inCarina is one of the cleanest, neutral, and most powerful ones available today. It is capable of driving speakers with nominal impedances between 2.5 to 16 and delivers an impressive 300 Watts-Per-Channel (WPC) into 8 ohms. Carina has ample power to properly drive the majority of speakers available today to their full potential while delivering deep, tight bass and transparent, natural upper frequencies without inducing listener fatigue. Carina features a premium-quality, fully-balanced headphone amplifier design that provides an exceptional listening experience when listening to headphones. It has an extremely low noise floor so the music comes through clearly and free from artifacts. The HP amplifier includes a traditional unbalanced output anda balanced output to drive headphones that can accept that type of drive. The headphone amplifier in Carina is designed to compare favorably to stand-alone headphone amplifiers. Please familiarize yourself with all of the features of Carina to get the most out of your system. While enjoying Carina, please visitwww.peachtreeaudio.com to register your unit. Your information will NOT be shared and wewill only contact you with information that is pertinent to your purchase! If you have additional questions or feedback please contact your reseller or Peachtree Audio directly. We sincerely hope that you love your Carina and that it brings you many years of listening enjoyment. It embodies the essence of Peachtree Audio products; timeless design, exceptional sound quality, and amazing value.Thank you again for choosing Peachtree Audio and happy listening! - The team at Peachtree Audio ANTENNA ASSEMBLED IN USA IN PUT USB-C 5V OUT Carina Type: Integrated Amplifier Model: Carina Maximum power consumption is 1300W I2S OPTICAL COAX-1 INPUT COAX-2 INPUT PREAMP OUTPUT 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Connects and disconnects AC power to the unit when the power cord is connected between the AC INPUT and a 100-240VAC 50/60Hz AC outlet. 2 For connection to a 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz AC outlet using the included power cord. The fuse should only be replaced after turning the POWER switch OFF and removing the power cord from the AC INPUT. See the SPECIFICATION section for the specific fuse values required. Caution: using an improper fuse value may cause damage to the unit. Peachtree Audio accepts no responsibility for any damage caused by use of improper fuse value. 3 ANTENNA CONNECTOR: Provides an external antenna connection to maximize the reception range from Bluetooth enabled devices. 4 12V TRIGGER INPUT: Enables power on/off control from another product with a 12V trigger output. Insert one end of a 3.5mm cable into this input and connect the other end to a 12V trigger output of the product that will control it. Once connected, Carina should power on and off along with the product controlling it. The trigger can be configured in the menu to work with specific input(s). 5 USB-C OUT: Provides a 5V DC output for powering or charging connected devices. It is NOT a full a USB port capable of accepting digital audio input signals or other type of USB functionality. 6 Accepts digital audio input up to 32-bit/762kHz PCM & octuple DSD (aka DSD512). Windows users note: For playback of files above 96kHz, Windows requites installation of the USB 2.0 driver on your PC before if will be compatible with the USB 2.0 setting. Please visit http:// www.peachtreeaudio.com/pages/usb-drivers-and-firware to download the latest version. 7 I2S INPUT: Accepts digital audio input up to 32-bit/762kHz PCM & octuple DSD (aka DSD512). Please Note: This is NOT an HDMI or eARC input! 8 OPTICAL INPUT: Accepts S/PDIF digital audio input from an optical (Toslink style) output up to 192kHz. 9 Speaker wire binding post outputs that accept banana connectors ( insert into hole on back of the post), spade connectors (loosen, position spade around post, tighten), pin connectors ( loosen, insert pin through hole on post, tighten ) or bare wire connections (loosen, loop around post or insert through the hole on the post, tighten). 10 COAX-1 INPUT: Accepts S/PDIF digital audio input from a coaxial style digital audio output up to 24-bit/192kHz PCM. 11 COAX-2 INPUT: Accepts S/PDIF digital audio input from a coaxial style digital audio output up to 24-bit/192kHz PCM. 12 Provides analog audio output to connect to a powered subwoofer or an external power amplifier. Note: the RIGHT and Left speaker outputs remain active when the PREAMP OUTPUT is used and both sets of outputs are automatically muted when the mute function is engaged or when headphones are connected via the front panel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Toggles the unit between On mode and Standby mode which lights the LED red. Note AC power cord must be connected and rear panel POWER switch set to ON for this button to function. 2 Left knob Rotate in either direction to select the desired input. Push and hold knob for ~ 3 seconds to enter the setup menu. Rotate knob to move the option selection arrow up or down. Rotate the Right knob to change the setting of the currently selected setup option.To exit the setup menu, press and hold this knob for ~3 seconds. 3 For receiving Infra-Red(IR) commands from the included hand-held remote control or third-party remote control system. 4 Right knob Rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the volume /output level. Push and release to mute and unmute the output. When in the setup menu, rotate to change the setting of the currently selected setup option. 5 1/4" Unbalanced Headphone Output Connection Inserting a headphone connection automatically mutes the RIGHT & LEFT Speakers and L & R PREAMP OUTPUTS. Removing a headphone connection automatically un-mutes the RIGHT & LEFT Speaker and L/R PREAMP OUTPUTS. Caution: please lower the output level when inserting of removing headphone connections as headphone sensitivity varies widely and a comfortable speaker listening level may be extremely loud when switching to headphones. 6 4.4mm Balanced T/R/R/S Headphone Output Connection Inserting a headphone connection automatically mutes the RIGHT & LEFT Speakers and L & R PREAMP OUTPUTS. Removing a headphone connection automatically un-mutes the RIGHT & LEFT Speaker and L/R PREAMP OUTPUTS. Caution: please lower the output level when inserting of removing headphone connections as headphone sensitivity varies widely and a comfortable speaker listening level may be extremely loud when switching to headphones. VOL DISPLAY NODE USB-B COAX1 COAX2 OPT I2S BT PRESETS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 On/Standby Button Toggles the unit between On mode and Standby mode which lights the LED red. 2 Mute Button Toggles the mute function on and off. 3 Volume Up & Down Button Increase and decrease the volume/ output level 4 Display Brightness Button Toggles the brightness of the display on Carina through the available setting. 5 NODE Display Brightness Button Toggles the brightness of the display on NODE through the available setting. 6 Transport Control Buttons Affects the playback of compatible devices such as Bluesound NODE, a computer connected via USB-B and mobile devices connected via Bluetooth. 7 USB-B Button Selects the USB-B INPUT. 8 COAX1 Button Selects the COAX-1 INPUT. 9 COAX2 Button Selects the COAX-2 INPUT. 10 COAX2 Button Selects the COAX-2 INPUT. 11 I2S Button Selects the I2S INPUT. 12 Bluetooth Button Selects the Bluetooth INPUT. 13 Presets 1-8 Selects preset 1-8 in the Bluesound NODE. See Bluesound NODE documentation for instructions on how to set up the presets. MENU 1 PCM filter----L-FAST, H-FAST, M-SLOW L-FAST is a Linear phase FAST roll-off filter. It is the most common type of digital filter and is the most accurate and neutral acoustically. H-FAST is a Hybrid FAST roll-off filter. The length of the pre-ringing is shorter and more consistent than the length of the post-ringing which is more like musical instruments. M-SLOW is a Minimum phase SLOW roll-off filter. It has smooth signal out-of-band attenuation characteristics, and because of its in-band attenuation characteristics, it has a smoother overall sound. Each filter has an objective (measurable) and subjective (audible to most) effect on the sound. We encourage people to audition all three filters to determine the one that sounds the best to them. Most people will experience the differences in high-frequency reproduction where they are more readily heard. There is no "right" or "wrong" answer here, its all about personal preference, room acoustics and the characteristics of your speakers... 2 NOS MODE ON bypasses the oversampling feature in the DAC, sending the original digital signal straight to the modulator. This mode is useful if you want to experiment with any software-based oversampling features in products like Roon, etc. OFF engages the 8x oversampling feature in the DAC. 3 BT POWER BT INPUT powers up the Bluetooth input receiver only when the unit is on and the Bluetooth input is selected. ALWAYS keep the Bluetooth receiver powered up regardless of input selection. 4 VOLUME DIGITAL - Uses a digital volume control. ANALOG - Uses an analog level control. This volume control utilizes relays for optimal performance. There will be some clicking sounds from inside the unit when the relays switch as well as some audible noise that can be heard through the speakers at certain level changes. This is normal and expected behavior for this type of volume control and will not damage anything. 5 DISPLAY ALWAYS keeps the display on whenever the unit is on. AUTO OFF turns the display off after several seconds. 6 BRIGHTNESS "8" is the brightest setting for the front panel display. "1" is the dimmest. 7 TRIGGER SEL INPUTS & LAST The 12V trigger can be set to select one of the specific INPUTS or to select the LAST input used when the unit was put into standby. 8 [SOURCE] VOLUME This feature allows you to set the beginning starting point for the volume level for each input independently. Push the right knob to select the input to affect. Rotate the right knob to change the initial volume setting for THAT input. LAST sets the volume to the LAST level used when the unit was put into standby. -20, -35, -50 sets the volume level to these specific values. FIXED sets the unit to 0dB FS (full) gain (please use with extreme caution!). 9 INPUT 12S, COAX-1, COAX-2, OPT These inputs can be renamed: CD, SACD, TV, STREAM, or AUX. The USB and Bluetooth inputs can NOT be re-named. Dynamic Range (AES-17) (SMPTE) 8 (un-weighted) (8Hz-20KHz) 300W/580W 116dB <+/-0.3dB -90dB below fundamental 0.001% >95dB 2.5V @ 0dBFS input 114dB >116dB at 1 KHz +/- 0.5dB <0.0004 (2V RMS, 1KHz, unweighted) (un-weighted) (un-weighted) (8Hz-20KH) USB-B & I2S Inputs PCM 16-24bit/44.1-768kHz, DSD, DOP64-256, NATIVE DSD64-512 PCM 16-24bit/44.1-192kHz, DSD, DOP64 1000W 36W 110V ANTENNA ASSEMBLED IN USA IN PUT USB-C 5V OUT Carina Type: Integrated Amplifier Model: Carina Maximum power consumption is 1300W I2S OPTICAL COAX-1 INPUT COAX-2 INPUT PREAMP OUTPUT