Ideon Audio eos time User manual
User Guide
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eos time
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Due to continuous research, Ideon Audio reserves the right to change specications without notice.
Highest precision USB re-clocking platform
eos time
THANK YOU!
for purchasing the Ideon Audio eos time.
This device is among the highest performing
precision USB Re-Clocking platforms
available today.
The eos time uses proprietary circuit
design and component selection; in
action it dramatically improves the sound
from digital computer audio les, music
streaming services (like Spotify, iTunes, Tidal,
etc.), even from low-res audio-vid (e.g.
youtube) playbacks!
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Ideon Audio’s eos time connects between the digital output like a computer or a
music server, and the DAC. It achieves amazing sound performance by uncovering
lost detail, enhancing dynamics, re-clocking the signal using ultra-low jitter
oscillators, and minimizing transmission losses. The performance enhancements are
immediately evident and phenomenal.
Cutting edge technology: based on Ideon Audio’s proprietary design, the eos time,
deploys
• Triple ultra-low noise linear power supply
• Femto, ultra-low noise phase clock
• Dual re-drive signal conditioning chip
• Modular digital core for future updates
The eos time’s secondary but very important function is that it disconnects the
computer’s noisy 5v bus power coming down the USB cable, providing clean 5v BUS
to its output - for DACs that need it and can benet from this feature! - via a second
ultra-low-noise regulator.
eos time
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© Ideon Audio, 2023 – eos time v.1
Due to continuous research, Ideon Audio reserves the right to change specications without notice.
Highest precision USB re-clocking platform
eos time
Ideon Audio’s eos time connects
between the digital output like a
computer or a music server, and the
DAC. It achieves amazing sound
performance by uncovering lost detail,
enhancing dynamics, re-clocking the
signal using ultra-low jitter oscillators,
and minimizing transmission losses.
The performance enhancements are
immediately evident and phenomenal.
Cutting edge technology: based on
Ideon Audio’s proprietary design, the eos
time, deploys
• Triple ultra-low noise linear power
supply
• Femto, ultra-low noise phase clock
• Dual re-drive signal conditioning chip
• Modular digital core for future
updates
The eos time’s secondary but very
important function is that it disconnects
the computer’s noisy 5v bus power
coming down the USB cable, providing
clean 5v BUS to its output - for DACs that
need it and can benet from this feature!
- via a second ultra-low-noise regulator.
In the rear panel of the device there is a 5v on switch – as seen in illustration below.
With this switch set to the on position, the 5v power rail is on – to the USB cable
(power goes through the USB cable).
When not set to the on position, the 5v power rail is cut off off from the USB cable
resulting in better, cleaner data transmission. This switch is included as some DACs do
not provide power to the USB
cable; it can also help you to experiment with different USB cables. Unless necessary,
however, we recommend you leave this power rail off.
In the rear panel as shown in the illustration below, you will also nd the USB In and
Out sockets (to connect the host and the DAC with the corresponding USB cables)
and the On/Off switch of the device.
eos time
eos time USB reclocker
5V on
inout
USB
Caution
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Made in
Athens, Greece
230v
115v
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In the front panel of the device as shown in the illustration below there are 3 indicator
lights:
• the power light shows that the device is on
• the lock light shows that the eos time has successfully connected to the DAC
• the host light shows that the the eos time has successfully connected to the
computer
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Due to continuous research, Ideon Audio reserves the right to change specications without notice.
Highest precision USB re-clocking platform
eos time
Safety Instructions
• WARNING. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
DEVICE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not place ammable material on or underneath this
device.
• Do not remove or bypass the ground pin on the end of the AC cord unless necessary
to reduce hum from ground loops of connected equipment. Disconnecting the ground
may cause RFI (radio frequency interference) to be induced into your playback setup.
Removing or bypassing the ground pin on any electrical component is potentially
dangerous and should be avoided for safety reasons.
• 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 or when unused for long periods of time.
Servicing
THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ANY IDEON AUDIO PRODUCT. PLEASE REFER ALL
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Please contact your authorized dealer, distributor, or Ideon Audio if you have any questions not
addressed in this reference document.
Warranty
Ideon Audio provides a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on all new Ideon Audio
components.
The Ideon Audio seven (7) year and extended Lifetime Limited Warranty
You can extend the standard 2-year manufacturer’s warranty into a 7-year warranty by
registering your product with us. To do that, you need to send us your Name, Address, tel.,
email and the proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale, invoice (or copy thereof) from
the Ideon Audio dealer or Distributor. For further detail please contact your dealer or refer to
Ideon Audio’s ofcial site.
Furthermore, Ideon Audio also offers a Lifetime product warranty that can be purchased at
17,5% of the retail price for any of our products. Please coordinate with your dealer of local
distributor for that.
The Ideon Audio limited warranty covers defects in the materials and workmanship in this
product. Under the terms of this warranty we will repair the product free of charge (parts and
labour) — or replace it where we deem that repair is not possible — for malfunction due to
inherent defects in the materials or construction.
Ideon Audio has authorized distribution in many countries of the world. Warranty service
should be obtained directly from the importing retailer or distributor from whom you
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purchased the product. In the unlikely event of service required beyond the capabilities of
the importer, Ideon Audio undertakes to fulll the conditions of the warranty.
In case of malfunction please contact your dealer to arrange for service. If you have
purchased the product directly from Ideon Audio, please contact us directly at info@
ideonaudio.com, quoting subject: fault and a short description of the issue.
Please note that the product must be returned using original packaging only and
accompanied by a written description of the issue, defect, or malfunction.
*Products covered by the extended, lifetime warranty.
• This specially extended warranty covers the lifetime
of the product model.
• This warranty is transferable under condition that
each new owner informs Ideon Audio importers,
dealers, or Ideon Audio directly the device model,
number, previous owner name & new owner name &
address.
• In cases of obsolescence of materials or superseded
technology, the product will be repaired using
currently available materials and technology of
equivalent performance characteristics, or better.
• “Future proof”: if Ideon Audio releases upgrades
to, or improved versions of, the purchased product,
these are made available to subscribers at cost of
parts and materials only. Shipping to the service
location is borne by the owner, Ideon Audio or its
distributors / dealers pay for return shipping.
*This warranty is voided in cases of
• Damage and /or malfunction caused by tampering
or modications to the product’s original state,
attempts to x, or other alterations to the product
by persons other than factory authorized service
personnel.
• Damage and /or malfunction caused by improper
use, abuse, or improper operation of the product.
• Failure to comply fully with Ideon Audio operating
instructions.
• Damage to cables or attachments and cosmetic
damage induced by use.
• Products obtained outside the network of authorized
Ideon Audio dealers and resellers.
General Warranty Terms.
This Warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The Warranty is void and
inapplicable if the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the
instructions in this document, abused, or misused, damaged by accident or neglect or in
being transported, or the defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with by
anyone other than Ideon Audio or an authorized Ideon Audio repair center.
• The product must be packaged and returned to
Ideon Audio or an authorized Ideon Audio repair
center by the customer at his or her sole expense in
the original packing material. Ideon Audio will pay
return freight of its choice for original purchasers.
• Returned product must be accompanied by a
written description of the issue or the defect. Ideon
Audio reserves the right to modify the design of
its products without obligation to purchasers of
previously manufactured products and to change
the price or specications of any product without
notice or obligation to any person.
• In the event the product fails to meet this Warranty
and the above conditions have been met, the
purchaser’s sole remedy under this Limited Warranty
shall be to return the product to Ideon Audio or an
authorized Ideon Audio repair center where the
defect will be repaired without charge for parts or
labor.
• This warranty does not cover the cost of custom
installation, customer instruction and setup
adjustments.
• This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage
or any damage due to accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence or modication of, or to any part of the
Product, without initial express consent from Ideon
Audio. This warranty does not cover damage due
to improper operation or maintenance, connection
to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by
anyone other than a facility authorized by Ideon
Audio to service the Product.
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