Esoteric AZ-1 Manuals

PRODUCT COMPARISON AND MSRP (Subject to change without notice). Issue date: January 14, 2008 TTP-ID= Tube-Triode (Proprietary). Integrated & direct output modes. Class A/B push/pull * = Assumes operation with DAC C = Component video outputs DSD = Direct Stream Digital PU/MC = PCM Up Converter/Master Clock Combo ADC = Analog to digital converter CMC = Crystal Mater Clock DVI = Digital video output R = RCA video output connector AP = Audio Player Cx = Coax digital output HDMI = HD multimedia interface RMC = Rubidium Master Clock AT = Audio Transport DAC = Digital to Analog Decoder Mono MCAA = Mono-Block Class A/B Amplifier S = S video output AVP = Audio Video Player DACS = Digital to Analog Decoder Stereo NA = Not Applicable / Does not apply U = Unbalanced outputs AVT = Audio Video Transport DAMC-DAC = Digital Amp+Master Clock+D/A converter O = Optical audio output VOSP = Vertically aligned optical stability platform with X-3 series optics B = Balanced outputs DDC = Digital to Digital Conversion PCM = Pulse Code Modulation VRDS-Neo = Vibration free rigid disc clamping system Amplifiers Audio only players Audio Video players SA-10 AP U + B Yes/DSD No No No VOSP Yes Yes Repeat only Yes Cx+O 2 ch only NA NA No Yes 3,500 $ SZ-1 AP U + B Yes/DSD No No No VOSP Yes Yes Repeat only Yes i.LINK+Cx+O 2 ch only NA NA No Yes 4,700 $ SA-60 AP U + B Yes/DSD Yes Audio only Yes VOSP Yes Yes Repeat only Yes Cx+O Yes NA NA No Yes 4,600 $ X-05 AP U + B Yes/DSD No No No VRDS-MK/V Yes Yes Repeat only Yes Cx+O+i.LINK Option 2 ch only NA NA No Yes 5,600 $ X-03/X-03SE AP U + B Yes/PCM No No No VRDS-Neo Yes Yes Yes Yes i.LINK+Cx+O 2 ch only NA NA No Yes 7,800 $ X-01/X-01Ltd. AP U + B Yes/PCM (4 DACs per ch.) No No No VRDS-Neo Yes Yes Yes Yes Cx+O Yes NA NA No Yes 14,100 $ X-01D2 AP U + B Yes /DSD + PCM (4 DACs per ch.). No No Yes + DSD>PCM VRDS-Neo Yes Yes Yes Yes i.LINK+Cx+O Yes NA NA No Yes 16,000 $ UZ-1 AVP U Yes/DSD Yes Yes No VOSP Yes Yes Repeat only Yes i.LINK+Cx+O 2 ch only 720p/1080i HDMI v1.1 No Yes 5,300 $ DV-60 AVP U + B Yes/DSD Yes Yes Yes VOSP Yes Yes Repeat only Yes Cx+O Yes 720p/1080i/1080p HDMI v1.1 Yes Yes 5,600 $ UX-3/UX-3SE AVP U + B Yes/PCM Yes Yes No VRDS-Neo Yes Yes Yes Yes i.LINK+Cx+O 2 ch only 720p/1080i DVI No Yes 8,200 $ UX-3Pi AVP U + B Yes/PCM Yes Yes No VRDS-Neo Yes Yes Yes Yes i.LINK+Cx+O 2 ch only 720p/1080i/1080p HDMI v1.3 Yes Yes 9,200 $ UX-1/UX-1Ltd. AVP U + B Yes/PCM Yes Yes No VRDS-Neo Yes Yes Yes Yes Cx+O Yes 720p/1080i DVI Yes Yes 14,100 $ UX-1Pi AVP U + B Yes/PCM Yes Yes No VRDS-Neo Yes Yes Yes Yes i.LINK+Cx+O Yes 720p/1080i/1080p HDMI v1.3 Yes Yes 16,000 $ Disc transports P-01* AT U + B Yes/DSD w/D-03 No No NA VRDS-Neo Yes No Yes Yes iLINK+B+Cx Yes NA NA No Yes 25,000 $ P-03* AT U + B Yes/DSD w/D-03 No No Yes VRDS-Neo Yes No Yes Yes iLINK+B+Cx 2 ch only NA NA No Yes 13,300 $ P-03 UNI * AVT U + B Yes/DSD w/D-03 Yes Yes Yes VRDS-Neo Yes No Yes Yes iLINK+B+Cx 2 ch only 720p/1080i/1080p HDMI v1.1 Yes Yes 17,200 $ P-05 AT U + B Yes/DSD w/D-05 No No NA VRDS-Neo Yes No Repeat only Yes iLINK+B+Cx 2 ch only NA NA No Yes 7,000 $ Digital to analog converters D-01 DAC U + B (one) Yes/PCM (8 DACs per. Ch.). NA NA No NA Yes+Output Yes NA Yes Mono NA NA NA No Yes $12,500 each D-03 DACS U + B Yes/DSD & PCM NA NA No NA Yes+Output Yes NA Yes iLINK 2 ch only NA NA No Yes 13,300 $ D-05 DACS/32 bit U + B Yes/DSD & PCM NA NA Yes NA Yes+Output Yes NA Yes iLINK 2 ch only NA NA No Yes 7,000 $ Integrated amplifiers and mono-block amplifier. A100 can operate in direct mode or integrated mode. AZ1 45/50 RMS DAMC-DAC NA (input=U) NA NA NA NA NA Output only Yes NA NA NA NA NA NA No Yes 4,500 $ AI10 150 RMS/ADC DAMC-DAC NA (input=U+B) NA NA NA NA NA Output only Yes NA NA NA NA NA NA No Yes 4,000 $ A80 200 RMS/8 ohms. MCAA NA (input=U+B/Spkr.Lvl) NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Yes 9,500 $ A100 45 RMS min/8 ohms. TTP-ID NA (input=U+B) NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Yes 18,500 $ G25U clock PU/MC NA NA NA NA Outputs (3) DDC NA Yes Cx+O NA NA NA No Yes 2,900 $ G-03X CMC NA NA NA NA Outputs (3x2) NA NA NA NA NA NA NA No Yes 4,000 $ G-0s clock RMC NA NA NA Outputs (3x2) NA NA NA NA NA NA NA No Yes 13,500 $ G-0Rb RMC NA NA NA Outputs (3x2) NA NA NA NA NA NA NA No Yes 15,000 $ MG-10 $5500. pair MG-20 $8400. pair Magnesium diaphragm two way speaker system. Base reflex, 6 ohm rated from 20 to 120 watts per channel. 300 watt peak power rating. Bookshelf/monitor size 17.3 x 8.5 x 10.7 inches. 16.5 lbs. each. Optional stands. Made in the UK. Magnesium diaphragm two way speaker system. Base reflex, 6 ohm rated from 20 to 170 watts per channel. 360 watt peak power rating. Floor standing size 35.4 x 8.5 x 10.7 inches. 30.9 lbs. each. Optional stands. Made in the UK. Clock accuracy to +/- .1 ppm Clock accuracy to +/- .05 ppB (.00005 ppM) Clock accuracy to +/- .05 ppB (.00005 ppM) CD/SACD and CD/SACD/DVD-A audio players Master clocks CD/SACD/DVD audio video players Magnesium based loudspeakers Clock accuracy to +/- 1 ppM MSRP (Subject to change). WORD clock input Esoteric audio up conversion Transport type Internal DAC 3 year P & L warranty upon registration "HD" up conversion with 14 bit video processing RS232 Digital video connector type Model Category DVD-V playback Analog audio multi- channel outputs Dedicated 2 ch. high quality analog audio output SACD playback and decoding method used DVD-A play- back Program track playback Digital audio multi-channel outputs PCM to DSD conver- sion

D00905700B Digital Pre Main Amplifier Owner’s Manual 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. < Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. < Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. < Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. < The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position. < The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time. < An apparatus with Class ! construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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 sufficient 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 appliance. 3 CAUTION < DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN! < IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 equipment and/or 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. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipments not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the user’s warranty. For U.S.A. Contents Thank you for choosing Esoteric. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit. CAUTION Regarding Placement To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below. Left and Right Panels: 5 cm (2”) Rear Panel: 10 cm (4”) Top Panel: 20 cm (8”) Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 i.LINK (IEEE 1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Remote Control Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Restoring factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Understanding the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Display dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Word sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Gain Setting for Analog Audio Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Name and skip setting of the INPUT knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19