NuPrime IA-9X User manual

IA-9X
USER’S MANUAL
NuPrime's IA-9X amplifier combines two cutting-edge technologies
- NuPrime ODC and Harmonic Generation circuits - to offer
adjustable sonic characteristics. This makes it perfect for either
studio monitoring or relaxing music listening.

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Quick Start Guide
Display
Rear Panel
FCC Notice - Declaration of Conformity Information
EU Declaration of Conformity
Safety Instructions
Specifications
NuPrime’s LimitedWarranty and Limitation of Liabilities
Remote Control

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FCC Notice - Declaration of Conformity Information
This equipmenthas beentestedand found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection
againstharmful interference ina residential installation. This equipmentuses and canradiate
radiofrequency energy and, ifnot installedand usedinaccordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radiocommunications.
However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur ina particular installation. Ifthis
equipmentdoes cause harmful interference to radioor television reception, which canbe
determinedby turning the equipmentoand on, the user is encouragedto try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation betweenthe equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outleton a circuitdifferent from thatto which the receiver is
connected.
•Consultthe dealer or anexperiencedradio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attachedto this
equipment.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approvedby us or parties
authorizedby us couldvoidthe user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies
with part15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustacceptany interference received,
including interference thatmay cause undesiredoperation.
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EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, NuPrime Audio, Inc. declares thatthis device is incompliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC.
The manufacturer of this product is NuPrime Audio, Inc., 1712 Pioneer Ave.Ste 1817, Cheyenne,
Wyoming 82001, USA.
The AuthorizedRepresentative for EMC and product safety is NuPrime Audio, Inc., 1712 Pioneer
Ave.Ste 1817, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001, USA.
For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses giveninseparate service or
guarantee documents.
For Customers in Europe
Disposal of OldElectrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable inthe European
Union and other Europeancountries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates thatthis product shall
not be treatedas household waste.Insteaditshall be handedover to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposedof correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and humanhealth, which could
otherwise be causedby inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.For more detailedinformation
aboutrecycling of this product, please contact your local CivicOffice, your household waste
disposal service or theshop where you purchasedthe product.
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Safety Instructions
There are two categories of Safety Instructions includedinthis manual:
•Product Warnings, (i.e., whatmustnever be done to assure avoiding those hazards that
•couldcause bodily injury or property damage); and
•User Directions (i.e., whatmustalways be done to assure the safe use of your device).
The Safety Instructions containedinthis manual have been categorizedinaccordance with the
seriousness of the potential hazards through the use of Signal Words.Those Signal Words, and
their intendedmeanings, are as follows:
DANGER: Indicates thata failure to observe the Safety Instructions couldresultindeath or
catastrophicbodily injury.
WARNING: Indicates thata failure to observe the Safety Instructions couldresultinserious
bodily injury.
CAUTION: Indicates thata failure to observe the Safety Instructions couldresultinminor bodily
injury or property damage.
NOTE: Designates important information thatrelates to activities and/or conditions thatmight
resultin loss of data and/or damage to your device.
Safe Use and Operation of Your Device
This equipmentemits stray RF energy and will interfere with the reception of signals by airborne
electronicnavigational devices or medical devices.Donot operate this equipment near any
sensitive medical devices.
WARNING: Use only grounded AC power cords.
Always immediately disconnect the power to the equipmentinthe event the device emits an
unusual odor or sound or generates smoke.
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WARNING: Never attemptto disassemble, repair or make any modification to your device.
Disassembly, modification or any attemptatrepair couldcause bodily injury or property damage,
as well as damage to the device itself.
WARNING: Your device is not a toy.Never allow childrento play with your device.Misuse, rough
or improper handling of your device by childrencouldresultinserious bodily injury for any of the
enumeratedsafety warnings inthis manual.Inaddition, always keep all accessories and
components outof the reach of small childrenas small parts might presenta choking hazard.
Seekimmediate medical attention ifchoking occurs or ifany small parthas beenswallowed.
CAUTION: Never raise the sound volume level too high whenusing your device with earphones.
An excessive sound volume level couldcause damage to your hearing.
WARNING: To reduce the riskof re or electric shock, do not expose the unitto moisture or water.
Donot allow foreign objects to getinto the enclosure.Ifthe unitis exposedto moisture, or a
foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cordfrom the wall.
Take the unitto a qualifiedservice person for inspection and necessary repairs.
Readall the instructions before connecting or operating the component.
Keep this manual soyou canrefer to these safety instructions.
Heedall warnings and safety information inthese instructions and on the product itself. Follow
all operating instructions.
Donot use this unitnear water.
You mustallow a minimum 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructedclearance around the unit.
Donot place the uniton a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface thatcouldblock the ventilation
openings.Ifthe unitis placedin a bookcase or cabinet, there mustbe ventilation of the cabinetto
allow proper cooling.
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any other appliance that
on the rear
Keep the component away from radiators, heatregisters, stoves, or
produces heat.
The unitmustbe connectedto a power supply only of the type and voltage speci ed
panel. Connect the component to the power outletonly with the suppliedpower supply cable or
anexact equivalent. Donot modify the suppliedcable.
Donot route the power cord where itwill be crushed, pinched, bent, exposedto heat, or
damagedinany way. Pay particular attention to the power cordatthe plug and where the cord
exits the back of the unit.
The power cordshouldbe unpluggedfrom the wall outletduring a lightning storm or ifthe unitis
to be left unusedfor a long period of time.
Immediately stop using the component and have itinspectedand/or servicedby a quali ed
service agency if:
•The power supply cordor plug has beendamaged.
•Objects have fallenor liquidhas beenspilledinto the unit.
•The unit has beenexposedto rain.
•The unitshows signs of improper operation.
•The unithas beendroppedor damagedinany way
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Introduction
NuPrime's IA-9X is an integrated amplifier designed to work well in an analogue audio
system. It combines two innovative designs to give it adjustable sonic characteristics.
•NuPrime Only Distortion Cancellation (ODC) circuit for ultra-low distortion for neutral
and detailed sound.
•Harmonic generation circuit (utilizing Class A transistors) for slightly warm,
end-rhyme, and rich sound similar to that of a vacuum tube amplifier.
The IA-9X offers the unique ability to customize its sound characteristics to suit your
musical preferences. A toggle switch that allows you to select only ODC circuit or ODC
with natural harmonics. In Ultra-Low Distortion mode, it is typically suitable for studio
monitoring or music with many dynamics, such as Rock & Roll. Alternatively, you can
increase natural harmonics when relaxing and listening to more vocal or classical music.

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The ODC class D PWM module include two NuPrime's new ultra-low distortion amplifier
modules (THD=0.0014%) composed of MUSES8820 op-amp in a new delta sigma circuit.
It has excellent ultra-low distortion and high driving force characteristics.

NuPrime IA-9X pre-amp includes a MM phono input. The input and output use a special
audio Relay Switch, which has the lowest interference and highly accurate transmission,
to switch the source.
The phono input has a variety of settings for input resistors and capacitors to match
different MM cartridges. PRA-9X phono amplifier is a 2-stage RIAA amplifier that utilises
NJR MUSES8820 audio quality op-amp to provide an accurate RIAA curve and low
distortion at high amplification and performance.
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