Aqua La Voce S3 User manual

La Voce S3
D / A converter
Owner’s Manual
Rev 3.1

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES
The triangle with the lightning flash symbol displayed on the unit advises the user of
dangerous uninsulated voltage inside the product’s enclosure.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover.
The triangle with the exclamation point symbol on the component suggests that the owner
refer to important operating and maintenance instructions in the owner’s manual.
Modifications and alterations not approved by the manufacturer may violate adherence to
EC regulations and make the appliance no longer suitable for use. The manufacturer
declines all responsibility for damage caused to persons or property due to the misuse or
malfunction of device subject to unauthorized change.
In order to make changes that improve the already excellent quality of its products, Aqua -
Acoustic Quality reserves the right to modify the information or the contents of this manual
at any time and without notice.

WARRANTY STATEMENT
Aqua Acoustic Quality (Aqua) equipment is supported, and serviced through the
worldwide network of distributors and dealers listed within a section of the website.
The authori ed retailer provides the end customer with the dealer's warranty, the
terms of which vary according to the country's rules, within European Union generally
two (2) or more years.
Warranty service should normally be obtained from the importing distributor or
retailer from whom you purchased the product The authorized importing
distributor or retailer accepts the responsibility for the warranty of products
sold by that distributor or dealer
In the unlikely event of service required beyond the capability of the importing
distributor or retailer, the customer can contact the manufacturer directly and Aqua
will provide the manufacturer's warranty. The manufacturer's warranty for a term of
one (1) year from the date the unit was originally shipped from aqua, in order to
protect our customers from illegitimate resellers.
This manufacturer's warranty is subject to the following terms and conditions:
- in case of a defect covered by this warranty, Aqua will provide without charge the
materials and labor necessary to restore the product to its original specifications. In
the alternative Aqua may at its sole option either replace the product with a new one
of the same or equivalent model in the Aqua production, or refund the purchase price
of the product.
The warranty does not apply:
- if the product has not been purchased from an authori ed Aqua Dealer
- to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse or misapplication
- if the product presents changes, modifications or repairs not expressly approved by
the manufacturer
- if the Serial Number of the product is absent or altered
- if the product is shipped to Aqua without an adequate package
If vacuum tubes are contained in the product, they are warranted for 90 days from
the date of purchase of the original purchaser.
NOS (New Old Stock) components are excluded from the warranty.
The warranty is provided to the original purchaser only, that must provide the original
sales receipt containing product name and purchase date. If during the warranty
period the product ownership is transferred, the warranty will terminate at the date of
the ownership transfer.
The warranty does not cover shipping charges or tax/duty: shipments of the product
to Aqua for repair, and shipments to the owner of the serviced product are at the
owner’s expense

Aqua reserves the right to apply a service charge if the product returned for warranty
repair is found to be operating correctly.
Recommended procedure to obtain the repair service (during warranty period and
outside)
Contact Aqua, preferably via e-mail at [email protected], and briefly describe the
problem. In case it is necessary to send the product for repair, Aqua will provide you
an RMA number (Return Merchandise Authori ation) to return your unit.
This number is required to obtain the repair service: any unit received without an RMA
number will be returned to the sender.
The RMA number can be issued only by Aqua staff, you will receive it via e-mail or
other means indicated by you.
Please write the RMA number clearly visible on the outside of the package.
THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGIES
In its operation, the device uses or may use some services or technologies provided
by third parties (e.g. streaming services, software applications/libraries and similar).
These services, software applications or products are outside the control of aqua.
Consequently, these services or products are not covered by the warranty. aqua
disclaims any liability relating to them, in particular those related to service
interruptions or malfunctions of the services/products provided by third parties.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation
of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings
elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended
use of the equipment. Aqua - Acoustic Quality assumes no liability for the customer’s
failure to comply with these requirements.
• DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of
flammable gases or fumes. For continued protection against fire, replace the line fuse(s)
only with fuse(s) of the same voltage and current rating and type. DO NOT use repaired
fuses or short-circuited fuse holders.
• Keep away from live circuits. Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or
shields. Procedures involving the removal of covers or shields are for use by service-
trained personnel only. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with

the equipment switched off. To avoid dangerous electric shock, DO NOT perform
procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so.
• DO NOT operate damaged equipment. If the built-in safety protection features have been
impaired through physical damage, excessive moisture, or any other reason, REMOVE
POWER and do not use product until safe operation is verified by service-trained
personnel. If necessary, return the product to Aqua - Acoustic Quality for service and
repair to ensure that the safety features are maintained.
• DO NOT service or adjust alone. Do not attempt any internal service or adjustment
unless a person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
• DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment. To avoid the occurrence of additional
hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the
product. Return the product to Aqua - Acoustic Quality for service or repair to ensure that
the safety features are maintained.