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DocumentDocumentOwner's Reference ® StellarTM Strata Amplifier ® Safety Information Introduction Thank You Contact Information Symbols Found On the Stellar Strata Getting Started Included With the Stellar Strata The Remote Front Panel View Rear Panel View Installation Considerations Plugging In The Power Cable Country Specific AC Voltages Analog Inputs Analog Outputs Digital Inputs Digital Inputs (continued) Connecting the Speaker Cables Connecting a Subwoofer Powering on Your Stellar Strata Idle Mode Trigger Output Operation Guide Power up Transient Activating the Unit Selecting an Input Adjusting the Volume Streaming Using the Remote Idle Mode Volume and Balance Input Select Filter and Phase Display Dim HT 1 Table of Contents Stellar Strata Amplifier 3 4 4 4 4 5-12 5 5 6-7 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 12 12 13-23 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 ® Menu Features Balance Filter Phase Version Audio Sub Menu Input Names Volume Trim Headphone Trim Speaker Maximum Volume Analog 3 Fixed Volume System Sub Menu Trigger Delay Backlight Display Timeout IR Status Display Metadata PS Audio Access Reset Bridge Factory Reset Sub Menu Network Sub Menu Network Status Wi-Fi Enable Wi-Fi WPS Wi-Fi Setup Network Select SSID Accept Password Screen Forget Net Specifications Warranty Registering Your Product What This Warranty Covers Shipping What This Warranty Does Not Cover Limitations Under This Warranty Warranty Transfer Service Information Warranty Service Within North America International Warranty Service Changes To Our Products Your Product Table of Contents Stellar Strata Amplifier 15 15 15 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 24-28 29-30 29 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 31 31 32 2 Safety Information ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Important Safety Instructions 3 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS AC OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE GROUND CONNECTION. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not place flammable material on top of or beneath the unit. The PS Audio® Stellar Strata Amplifier is a passively cooled component that requires adequate ventilation at all times during operation. Do not remove or bypass the ground pin on the end of the AC cord. All PS Audio® products ship with a grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms. When making connections to this or any other component, make sure all components are powered off. Turn off all systems' power before connecting the PS Audio® component to any other component. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS PS AUDIO PRODUCT. REFER ALL SERVICE NEEDS TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Please contact your authorized dealer, distributor, or PS Audio® directly if you have any questions or concerns that are not addressed in this reference manual. PS Audio®, the sine wave logo, and PerfectWave® are registered trademarks of PS Audio, Inc., and are restricted for use by PS Audio, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. StellarTM, Power PlantTM, MultiWaveTM, CleanWaveTM, and Gain CellTM are trademarks of PS Audio, Inc. This product was designed and assembled in Boulder, Colorado with globally sourced components. © 2020 PS Audio, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev E. Thank You Contact Information Introduction ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Thank you for purchasing PS Audio's Stellar Strata Amplifier. This is your comprehensive Operator's Guide, intended to provide a full overview of the Stellar Strata Amplifier's functions and capabilities. It is our intention to provide you with full details about the Stellar Strata Amplifier and to answer any and all questions you may have. If you have additional questions or concerns that are not addressed in this guide, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you. PS Audio, Inc. 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, CO 80301 1 (800) PSAUDIO service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com Symbols Found On The Stellar Strata Indicates compliance with European Union Legislation for relevant safety (Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU) and EMC (EMC Directive 2014/30/EU) requirements. Is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. Is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance. Signifies that the instrument complies with European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. Indicates that the unit is in compliance with the European Union Reduction of Hazardous Substances Directive. 4 Getting Started ® Stellar Strata Amplifier 5 Getting Started ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Included With The Stellar Strata The Remote · 6-foot Power Cable · Owner's Reference Manual · Remote Control · 2 AAA batteries 1 The Off button. This turns the Strata off. 2 Fixed Volume Button (Home Theater). This toggles Fixed Volume mode on or off. 1 7 3 Left/Right/Up/Down arrow keys. Up and Down adjust volume. Left / Right skip tracks during 2 8 streaming. 4 Filter mode button. Select F1, F2, or F3 filters. 3 9 Note that this only applies to digital inputs. 4 10 5 Volume button. + volume up, - volume down. 5 6 6 Input select section. 7 The On button. This turns the Strata on. 8 The Dim button. This shuts off the display. 11 9 The Mute button. This mutes the audio output. 10 The phase button. Toggles between in phase and out of phase. 11 The remote uses 2 AAA batteries that are included and will need to be installed. 6 Getting Started ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Front Panel View 1 2 3 4 5 6 Logo/ Power On/Off Button Input Select and Menu Button IR sensor Display Volume Knob Headphone Output 1 23 4 5 6 7 Getting Started ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Rear Panel View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 Power switch IEC inlet USB firmware port Bridge input (# 9) USB audio input (# 8) Optical input (# 7) COAX inputs (# 5 & 6) I2S input (# 4) Trigger output Right analog output 11 Left analog output 12 Single ended analog input (# 3) 13 Single ended analog input (# 2) 14 Single ended analog input (# 1) 15 Right balanced analog input (# 1) 16 Left balanced analog input (# 1) 17 Right negative speaker output 18 Right positive speaker output 19 Left negative speaker output 20 Left positive speaker output 7 9 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 8 Getting Started ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Installation Considerations Plugging In The Power Cable Country Specific AC Voltages Location Once your new Stellar Integrated Amplifier is unpacked, you will need to find a convenient place to set it. A good location is in a cabinet or on a shelf at an easily accessible height. The IR (infrared) receiver for the remote is located to the left of the display screen. A direct line of sight will help with Stellar Strata Amplifier's IR sensor. The Strata and the Stellar Phono Preamplifier were designed to stack on top of each other if they are not placed on separate shelves. Do not remove the feet. Mounting The Stellar Integrated Amplifier should be placed with consideration of providing air circulation to the unit. If you wish to install the Strata into your component rack, the purchase of an aftermarket, custom-designed shelf may be necessary. If your equipment is located a long distance from the Strata, it is preferable to use a long, heavy gauge shielded power cable between the AC receptacle in the wall and the Strata, rather than long individual cables between the connected components. You may use either the provided power cable or an aftermarket power cable to connect your unit to AC power. For best results, we strongly recommend the use of a PS Audio PerfectWave® Power AC cable, or any high-quality aftermarket power cable. It is always preferable to feed your equipment using an excellent power cable, as there will be a significant performance improvement over the stock power cable. To connect your unit to AC power, plug the flat end of the power cord into the IEC AC inlet and the pronged end into a wall socket. The Stellar Strata Amplifier, as with most PS Audio products, is country specific to its incoming AC voltage. This means the unit can only be operated at its preset voltage, such as 230 volts for most of Europe and Asia, 100 volts for Japan, and 120 volts for the US and other similar countries. Immediate damage can occur if you try and power the Strata with a voltage on which it was not designed to operate. 9 Getting Started ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Analog Inputs Refer to the picture of the back panel on page eight. The Stellar Strata Amplifier has three stereo analog inputs that can be used to connect analog sources such as phono preamplifiers, tuners, and tape decks. Input #1 has both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) connectors. It is intended that only one of these connectors be used at a time, although the unit has been designed to prevent damage to both itself and the connected equipment if this were to happen. Use the balanced (XLR) inputs for your most critical analog source, typically your phono preamplifier. Input #2 has only unbalanced (RCA) connectors. Input #3 is a special input with two different operating modes. With the default settings the unit is shipped from the factory with, this input will behave as a normal input the same as Input #2. However this input can also be configured as a "Fixed Volume" input. In this mode the volume setting is fixed to a user-defined level, and is unaffected by the main volume control. This is useful when using the Stellar Strata Amplifier as the front left and right channels in a system that also has a home theater processor. See the menu section of this manual for details on how to configure Input #3 for Fixed Volume mode. Analog Output Digital Inputs The Stellar Strata Amplifier has one stereo analog output that can be used to connect an additional amplifier or powered subwoofer. The Stellar Strata Amplifier has six stereo digital inputs that can be used to connect digital sources such as CD transports, computers, and the internet. Input #4 is an I2S input. I2S is the standard connection method that almost all the IC chips inside a digital audio product use and has separate wires for the data and the clocks. By connecting your equipment using this connection you can be assured that the audio information is delivered with the absolute minimum amount of processing. It can be connected to a PS Audio PWT, DMP, or many other third party pieces of equipment. The I2S input uses standard HDMI cables for the connection. Please note that although HDMI cables are used, the connector is not compatible with HDMI and you cannot connect this input to the HDMI output on a disc player or other device. The I2S input can accept up to 384KHz 24 bit PCM or native DSD128 source material. 10 Getting Started ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Digital Inputs, Continued Inputs #5 and #6 are coaxial S/PDIF inputs. These inputs are compatible with a wide variety of sources. The coax inputs can accept up to 192KHz 24 bit PCM. The Stellar Strata Amplifier cannot accept DSD or DoP signals on the coax inputs. Input #7 is an optical S/PDIF input. This is similar to the coax inputs except the signal is delivered over an optical cable. Because of the limitations of optical cable, the sample rate on this input may be limited to 96KHz. Input #8 is the USB input. If you are using USB, make sure both the computer and Stellar Strata Amplifier are connected and powered up. USB requires a driver to operate properly. Mac computers running OSX have the driver built in. Windows 10 also has the driver built in. However, computers with older versions of Windows will require the PS Audio driver to be installed. Download the driver from our website; it is the same driver used in all PSAudio USB products. The Strata will show up under Device Manager under a heading PS Audio USB 2.0 Audio Devices. The USB input can accept up to 384KHz PCM, and DSD128 that is either native or DoP encoded. You can obtain a copy of the driver here: http://www.psaudio.com/support/downloads/ Input #9 is the streaming audio input. Connecting this input to your computer network will allow you to play music from any computer in your home with UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). It will also allow you to play music directly from Spotify using "Spotify Connect". In addition, by using the PS Audio PS Connect app on your compatible mobile device, you can play music from your network directly to your Strata using a music service such as Tidal. The PS Connect app allows your smartphone to function as a controller for the Strata's streaming functionality. Note: the Strata does not have Bluetooth connectivity. There are two options for connecting the streaming input: wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi. If a wired connection is available, this will usually be the easiest to set up. Simply connect the Strata to your network router or switch with a good quality Cat 5 or better Ethernet cable. If a wired connection is not available, you can use the Strata's built-in Wi-Fi to connect to your network. There are two options for selecting the wireless network: You can select it manually or use Strata's WPS feature. Refer to the menu section for more information. 11 Getting Started ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Connecting The Speaker Cables Connecting a Subwoofer Powering On Your Stellar Strata Idle Mode The Stellar Strata Amplifier uses custom machined connectors. These connectors accept spade, banana, or wire connections. WARNING! Never connect speaker cables while the amp is on. Turn off the amplifier using the switch on the back panel before making the speaker connections. The Stellar Strata Amplifier is a balanced amplifier. This means that both the positive and negative speaker terminals are driven by the amplifier. THE BLACK TERMINALS ARE NOT GROUND. Do not connect the black terminals to each other or any other ground signal. NOTE: Some powered subwoofers require a ground connection. There is a separate ground binding post on the back of your amplifier for this purpose. Once the unit is connected to power, flip the master power switch on the rear panel to the On position. The PS Audio logo LED button on the front panel will glow blue when the unit is powered on and ready for use. The master power switch on the rear panel should remain on at all times. When your connected equipment is not in use, the Stellar Strata can be placed in Idle mode. Putting your unit in Idle mode will deactivate all of its output relays. Idle mode can be activated/deactivated by pressing the PS Audio logo button, located on the upper left hand corner of the Strata front panel. When the logo button is not lit, the Stellar Strata is in Idle mode. Idle mode can also be activated/deactivated by pressing the On/Off button in the top left hand corner of the remote. CAUTION: Activate Idle mode before powering down your unit using the rear panel master power switch. Trigger Output The Stellar Strata Amplifier has a trigger output for remotely controlling another power amplifier or other equipment. This trigger output is approximately 9VDC and can deliver up to 40mA. This is compatible with the trigger inputs on all PS Audio equipment and many other devices. There is a time delay between when the Stellar Strata Amplifier is activated and when the trigger output is turned on. This delay can be adjusted in the Settings menu. 12 Operation Guide ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Power Up Transient Activating the Unit Selecting an Input Adjusting The Volume Streaming Upon startup, it's common to hear a small sound from the connected speakers. This is normal and is not harmful to the loudspeakers. The PS Audio logo in the upper left corner of the Stellar Strata Amplifier serves to activate and disable the unit. Press the logo/button to activate your amplifier. The button will illuminate and the display will show the PS Audio logo for a moment. After that you will see a "0" on the screen. This is your volume setting. The unit is now ready for setup and initial operation. The first time the unit is activated after power is applied, the unit will select Analog Input #1. The selected input is shown on the display. Press the small, round Select button to the left of the display to change inputs. The first press will show the name of the already selected source. Pressing the button again will step to the next input. Double-clicking the button will step backwards to the previous input. The selection will wrap from the last input to the first and viceversa. The first time the unit is activated after power is applied, the volume will be set to 0. The volume is adjusted by rotating the volume knob. NOTE: The button and knob also serve to access various menu functions. This will be explained in the menu section of this manual. Before you can use the streaming features on your Stellar Strata, you must connect it to the internet and your local network. See the "Menu Features" section for details. Once that is done, you can play music to it from any application or server that uses UPnP. The Strata should appear in your software as "StellarStrataAmp_xxxx' (The last 4 characters are unique for each unit). If you are using Spotify on your personal computer or mobile device, look for an "Available Devices" setting in the application. You should see your Strata listed. Remember your Strata and your computer or mobile device must be connected to the same network. 13 Using the Remote Operation Guide ® Stellar Strata Amplifier All of the most-used functions can be operated from the included IR remote control. Idle Mode Use the "Off " button to put the unit in Idle mode. Use the "On" button to return it to the operating mode. Volume and Balance There are two sets of volume buttons on the remote, and you may use whichever are more comfortable or convenient for you. One set is the bar with "-" and "+" symbols on it. The other set of volume controls is the up and down arrows. Input Select There are 9 input buttons that allow you to directly select any of the Stellar Strata Amplifier's sources. Filter and Phase The Strata has a digital filter that can tailor the sound of digital sources to the listener's preference. Changing the filter and phase settings is often desirable during a listening session, and buttons are provided to adjust those settings directly from the remote control. Please see the corresponding sections under "Menu Features" for more details on what these features do. NOTE: The filter settings only apply to digital inputs. Display Dim Pressing the "Dim" button will turn off the display and all the indicators on your Stellar Strata Amplifier. Any time you press any button on your remote control, the Strata will wake up and reactivate the display and indicators for 7 seconds. After 7 seconds with no button activity, the display will go dark again. Pressing the "On" button will restore the Strata display to normal operation. NOTE: The "Dim" button operates many PS Audio products, so that one button press will darken your entire equipment stack for a less distracting listening experience. HT (Home Theater) The HT, or Fixed Volume button, activates the fixed volume input, Analog Input #3 as described in the Setup section of the manual. If you have not configured your Stellar to use this feature the HT button will not do anything. 14 Operation Guide ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Menu Features The Stellar Strata Amplifier features a menu display system that is accessible using the small selector button and the large silver knob. It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the different functions in the Stellar Strata Amplifier's menu. To access the menu, simply press and hold the menu button to the left of the display. A gear icon will appear in the upper right corner showing that you are in the Settings menu. Exiting the Menus Executing a long press of the menu button (holding for more than two seconds) will exit the menus and return the unit to the Home screen. The menus will also timeout after seven seconds. Note that settings are typically saved in real time as the changes are made. Balance The Balance feature allows you to adjust the center location of the stereo image. Turning the knob to the left will reduce the gain of the right channel, thus making the image to come more from the left channel, and vice-versa. The balance steps are each 1/4dB and the range is 48 steps each way for a maximum shift of 12dB. When the balance is set to anything other than the center position, there will be an icon on the Home screen to indicate this state. Filter The filter selection feature allows you to choose the properties of the digital filter in the Strata's built-in DAC. The filter selection does not affect the analog sources. Digital filters generally have a trade-off between how sharp the filter is and how much ringing results. A sharp filter allows the most high-frequency signal to pass through, but at the expense of greater ringing. There are three filter options in the Stellar Strata Amplifier. Filter 1 is "Fast Roll-off Linear Phase". This filter has very good high frequency response. It has slightly less ringing than Filter 2 but it does exhibit pre-ringing. While this filter may actually measure the best in a laboratory, we found it to be the most analytical sounding. This is the default filter for the Strata. 15 Operation Guide ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Menu Features (Continued) When this filter is activated, an F1 will appear in the icon bar on the top of the Home screen. Filter 2 is "Slow Roll-off Linear Phase". This filter is the least sharp and has the least amount of ringing. There is a slight loss in high frequencies that might be noticeable on CDs and other 44.1KHz sample rate material. It should not be detectable at all with higher sample rate sources. When this filter is activated, an F2 will appear in the icon bar on the top of the Home screen. Filter 3 is "Fast Roll-off Minimum Phase". This filter has more extended high frequency response than Filter 2 but more ringing as well. There is no pre-ringing (an undesirable artifact of some digital filters) so this is still a very musical sounding filter. Some people may prefer this filter for 44.1KHz source material. When this filter is activated, an F3 will appear in the icon bar on the top of the Home screen. Phase The phase feature allows you to invert the signal from the digital inputs. (It does not affect the analog sources) Turning the knob will change the absolute polarity of the signal from "Norm" (Normal) to "Inv" (Inverted). This can be useful when listening to certain source material which may have inverted absolute polarity. NOTE: Some listeners are more sensitive to absolute polarity than others. 16 ® Menu Features (Continued) Version Operation Guide Stellar Strata Amplifier This menu display shows the versions of the Strata's firmware. If you need to contact our customer service team for help with your unit, please have this information ready. More Settings There are additional, less often used features in the Settings sub-menus. The features are divided into three groups: Audio, System, and Network. Sub-menus are displayed on the screen with a triangle pointing to the right. To enter these sub-menus, press the menu button repeatedly until the desired sub-menu is displayed, then double-press the menu button to go into the sub-menu. Audio sub-menu (double press to open) Input Names sub-menu (double press to open) Input Names is a sub-menu inside the Audio sub-menu. This feature allows you to customize the name shown for each input. For example, if you are using Input #1 for your turntable, you can change the name shown on the display from the default of "Analog 1" to "Phono". You can enter the Input Names sub-menu the same way as other sub-menus, by double pressing the menu button. When you enter this sub-menu, you will be guided through the process of selecting new input names. 17 Operation Guide ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Menu Features (Continued) Volume Trim sub-menu (double press to open) This feature allows you to adjust the relative volume level of each input. This is useful if you have sources that are especially louder or softer than others. You can trim their volume so that changing inputs does not require a large compensating change to the volume setting. Each input can be adjusted up to 10dB higher or lower. Headphone Trim This feature allows you to adjust the relative volume when using headphones. If your headphones are very sensitive, you may wish to adjust this setting so the headphones are not too loud when you plug them in. Similarly, if your headphones play too softly compared to the volume through the speakers, you can use the Headphone Trim to increase the gain. The Headphone Trim can be adjusted up to 10dB higher and lower. Speaker Maximum Volume In some situations, especially with high-sensitivity speakers, the Strata's volume control might have too much range and allow your system to play at potentially dangerous levels. The Maximum Volume feature can be used to limit the maximum volume control setting to a safer level. 18 Operation Guide ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Menu Features (Continued) Analog 3 Fixed Volume The Fixed Input feature allows you to configure Analog Input #3 to always have the same fixed volume setting. This is useful if you are using the Stellar Strata Amplifier to power the front channels in a surround sound system. In this configuration, the output of your surround receiver would be connected to Analog Input #3. Set the Fixed Input volume setting to match your other speakers. When Analog Input #3 is selected the volume control on the Strata will be locked and you will control the volume using your surround receiver. If this value is anything except OFF, then you may also use the HT button on the remote to activate Analog Input #3. System sub-menu (double click to open) Trigger Delay This feature allows the trigger output to be delayed a period of time after the Strata is activated. The time delay can be adjusted from 0 to 60 seconds. Backlight The brightness of the display can be adjusted to suit your room lighting any your tastes. The range is from 1 to 10. 19 ® Menu Features (Continued) Display Timeout Operation Guide Stellar Strata Amplifier The Display Timeout feature behaves like a screen saver on your computer. After a set amount of time of no activity, the display will go dark. The choices are: None (feature disabled), Auto, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes. In the Auto mode, the display will be activated by the music and the display will go dark after 3 minutes of nothing playing. IR Status IR Status allows you to enable or disable the IR remote. This can be useful in situations where different pieces of equipment that are IR enabled (such as a TV or other audio equipment) has an IR that sends code that causes the Strata to respond when that is not the intention. Display Metadata If you enable this feature, when playing music from a streaming source, the Strata will show song artist and title information on the display. PS Audio access 20 Operation Guide ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Menu Features (Continued) Enable this feature to allow PS Audio Customer Support remote access to the Strata. Note that you will need to have the Strata connected to your network to use this feature. For more information please reach out to us at: PS Audio, Inc. 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, CO 80301 1 (800) PSAUDIO service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com Reset Bridge Reset the Bridge without resetting the rest of the unit. Factory Reset sub-menu (double click to open) This feature allows you to reset all of the configuration settings back to what they were when the Strata was shipped from the factory. Any custom input names, trim levels, Wi-Fi networks, or any other settings you have made will be erased. Network sub-menu (double click to open) 21 ® Menu Features (Continued) Network Status Operation Guide Stellar Strata Amplifier This menu item will show you information about your network connection, including Wired/WiFi, IP address, and connection status. This menu is information only, there are no settings. Wi-Fi Enable This feature allows you to enable/ disable the wireless (Wi-Fi) functionality. Rotate the volume knob to turn the Wi-Fi on or off. Wi-Fi WPS This feature is for using WPS, or Wi-Fi Protected Setup, to configure your Strata with your network without the need to enter passwords. Use this menu to activate the WPS feature, then press the corresponding WPS button on your router. Your Strata will then be connected to your Wi-Fi network automatically. Wi-Fi Setup sub-menu (double press to open) This menu is used to manually setup a Wi-Fi network connection. 22 Menu Features (Continued) ® Network Select Operation Guide Stellar Strata Amplifier Select your router from the drop down menu by rotating the volume knob to select the correct AP (access point). Press the menu select button to choose the AP. SSID accept screen Available network resources are identified by their SSID. Rotate the volume knob to Accept or Cancel the AP SSID selection Password screen Rotate the volume knob to find each character. Press the menu select button to select the character. Double-press the menu select button to backup one character. Once the last character is entered long press the menu select button to save the password. The Strata will connect to your AP. The characters are arranged by capital letters, lower case letters number 1-9, then 0. The character after the 0 is a space character. The remaining characters are special characters (!, @, #, etc...). It may be faster to find the number characters by going backwards from the A. Forget Net Deletes current Wifi information, including preferrred SSID, username and password. 23 Specifications ® Stellar Strata Amplifier 24 Specifications ® Stellar Strata Amplifier General Color Options Voltage Options Mains Power Input Fuses Accessories Included Analog Audio Inputs Digital Audio Inputs DSD64, DSD128 DSD64, DSD128 (native) DSD64, DSD128 (DoP) Audio Outputs Other Black Silver Japan North America Europe/Asia Line cord(s) RCA XLR 100V 120V 230V (+/-10%) (+/-10%) (+/-10%) IEC C14 T250V-250mAH (1/4A Slow Blow) Remote Control US (NEMA 5-15P) (all versions) Schuko (CEE7/7) (230V version) UK (BS1363) (230V version) Australia (230V version) 3 stereo pairs 1 stereo pair I2S Coax Optical USB 1 PCM (384KHz max) 2 PCM (192KHz max) 1 PCM (96KHz max) 1 PCM (384KHz max) Ethernet RCA (Unbalanced) Headphones Speakers Trigger Out USB A 1 Wired, 10/100MBPS 1 Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n 1 stereo pair 1 ¼" stereo Binding posts 2 3.5mm, 5-15VDC For firmware update 25 Specifications ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Mechanical Width Height Depth Weight Shipping Width Shipping Height Shipping Depth Shipping Weight Environmental Location Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Features Input Selection Volume Control Balance Control Fixed volume mode Phase control Filter Control Input Trim Headphone Trim 17.0" 2.8" (not including feet) 12.0" (chassis only) 13.5" (including connectors and knobs) 21lbs 22" 8" 17" 25lbs Indoor use only -30 to 70C 0 to 45C 9 total, 3 analog, 6 digital 0-100 (80dB total range) 12dB each direction in 1/4dB steps (Analog 3) Adjustable (in setup) to any level Digital sources only 3 selectable digital filters (PCM digital sources only) Gain adjustable per input +/-10dB Gain adjustable +/-10dB relative to speaker level 26 Specifications ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Performance Unless otherwise noted, all measurements are specified under the following conditions: · Mains voltage 120VAC · Balanced analog input · Both channels operating · Volume set to 76 (unity gain) · 2.8VRMS output, 4 load. Analog Inputs Input Separation Input Impedance Maximum Input Level Unbalanced Balanced >85dB 47K 100K >16 VRMS Analog Output Output Impedance Gain Line Out 100 Volume = 100 6dB +/-0.5dB Main (Speaker) Output Gain (relative to line output) Output Power Output Power Frequency Response THD+N IMD Speaker Impedance Output Impedance Damping Factor Sensitivity Channel Separation 8, 1KHz, 1% 4, 1KHz, 1% +/-1dB -3dB 1KHz, 10W/4 18/19KHz 50Hz 50Hz, 4 @76 @100 1KHz 30.5dB 100W minimum 150W typical 20Hz 20KHz 7Hz 40KHz 0.02% -65dB 4 minimum 150 m typical 29 1.6VRMS 400m VRMS >90dB 27 Specifications ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Headphone Output Gain (relative to line output) Output Power Frequency Response THD 1KHz, 1 VRMS S/N Ratio 300, 1KHz, 1% 16, 1KHz, 1% +/-1dB 300 16 1KHz 16.5dB 300mW 3.25W 7Hz 40KHz <0.02% <0.02% >110dB (max output) Output Noise Headphone Impedance Output Impedance Power Input Voltage Power Consumption <-90dBV 8 minimum <4 US 108--132VAC (120VAC nominal) EX/GR/UK/AU 207--253VAC (230VAC nominal) JP 90--110VAC (100VAC nominal) Idle 20W Typical 50W Maximum 600W 28 Warranty Information ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Registering Your Product By registering your product, you are validating the start date of your limited warranty. This limited warranty is in effect for 3 years from the date the unit was first purchased from PS Audio or its dealers and agents. If you do not register your product within 30 days of service, a copy of your purchase receipt from an authorized PS Audio dealer may be used as proof of purchase to establish the warranty start date. If no proof of purchase from an authorized PS Audio dealer or registration is provided, the production date of the product will be used to determine the warranty start date. You can register your product online, by phone, by mail, or by email. What This Warranty This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for products purchased from PS Covers Audio or its authorized dealers and agents. In the event your product fails, your sole remedy under this limited warranty shall be to return the product to PS Audio or an authorized PS Audio repair center. At the option of PS Audio, the product will be repaired without charge for parts or labor, replaced, or the purchase price refunded through the original point of purchase. Shipping You are responsible to pay for the safe and proper shipment of the warrantied product to PS Audio or its authorized repair center. Under this limited warranty, PS Audio or its authorized repair center will pay the cost of returning the repaired or replacement product to you. What This Warranty This warranty does not cover damage due to: Does Not Cover · Accidents, carelessness, improper transportation, misuse, neglect, or abuse · Failure to follow the operating instructions that are provided by PS Audio in the Owner's Reference Manual (available for download at www.psaudio.com) · Use in any manner inconsistent with PS Audio's operating instructions (available for download at www.psaudio.com) · Lack of routine maintenance · Connection to an improper voltage supply · Alterations or modifications to the unit · Improper or unauthorized repair, including repairs not authorized by PS Audio or a PS Audio authorized repair center · Fire, lightning, flood, "Acts of God," or other contingencies beyond the control of PS Audio · Products purchased through an unauthorized source (if you have questions as to whether or not a dealer is authorized, please contact customer support at www.psaudio.com · Products with a factory-applied serial number that has in any way been altered, defaced, or removed 29 Warranty Information ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Limitations Under This Warranty In no event will PS Audio's liability to you exceed the original purchase price of your unit. This warranty does not cover the cost of custom installation, customer instruction, setup adjustments, or signal reception problems. Consequential and incidental damages are not covered under this warranty. However, some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. In the event that your warrantied product cannot be repaired, PS Audio will either replace or refund the cost of the unit. We reserve the right to replace any out-of-stock, discontinued, or limited edition products with a comparable product. Discontinued products may not be available for warranty replacement. Warranty Transfer This warranty is for the benefit of the original purchaser of the product. The warranty may be transferred to a subsequent purchaser during the three year warranty period. To do this, you must contact PS Audio directly to set up a transfer of warranty registration. 30 Service Information ® Stellar Strata Amplifier Warranty Service Within North America Please contact PS Audio customer support for service assistance, help with locating an authorized PS Audio repair center, help with the operation of a product, or for more information. Obtaining An RMA Number In order to receive warranty service, you must first obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) prior to returning any item. Please contact PS Audio or an authorized PS Audio repair center to receive an RMA Number. The RMA Number must be on all returned items. If it is not clearly marked, PS Audio will return the package back to you, freight collect. Packaging and Shipping Original packaging should be used for the safe transit of your PS Audio unit to the repair center. If you do not have the original packaging, PS Audio can sell and ship replacement packaging to you. You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to a PS Audio authorized repair center. You should insure the product for its full retail cost, in the event it gets lost or damaged in transit. PS Audio is not responsible for damage incurred during the transit of products sent to us. Shipping your product in non-PS Audio packaging may void this warranty. PS Audio reserves the right to charge you for new factory packaging to return your product after a repair. State Law This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. International Warranty Service PS Audio has authorized distribution in many countries of the world. In each country, the authorized importing distributor has accepted the responsibility for warranty of the products sold by that distributor. Warranty service should be obtained where the product was purchased. Changes to Our Products PS Audio reserves the right to modify the design of any product without obligation to purchasers of previously manufactured products, and to change the prices or specifications of any products without notice or obligation to any person. 31 ® Your Serial Number Your Purchase Information Date of Purchase Your Product Stellar Strata Amplifier 32