Peachtree Carina User manual

Carina

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safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus

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The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to
presence of on-insulated hazard
voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
direct sunlight or excessive heat such as a fire. Care should be taken in the act of
WARNING: The terminals marked with symbol of “+/-” may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The external wiring
connected to the terminals requires installation by an instructed person or
the use of the ready-made insulated leads of cords.
Correct disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product
should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device,
please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailers where
the product was purchased. The can take this product for environmentally
safe recycling.

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Carina
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Menu
Remote control
Front panel
Back panel
Introduction
Warranty and Repair
Specifications
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Thank you for choosing Peachtree Audio Carina!

Carina
Model:
Maximum power consumption is 1300W
Model:
Carina
Integrated Amplifier
Type:
ASSEMBLED IN USA
ANTENNA
I2S OPTICAL
USB-C
IN PUT 5V OUT
COAX-1
INPUT
COAX-2
INPUT OUTPUT
PREAMP
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ANTENNA Connector
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USB-C 5V OUT
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Provides an external antenna connection to maximize the reception range from
Bluetooth enabled devices.
Enables power on/off control from another product with a 12V trigger output.
Insert one end of a 3.5mm cable into this input and connect the other end to a
12V trigger output of the product that will control it. Once connected, The unit
should power on and off along with the product controlling it. The trigger can be
configured in the to function with specific input(s).MENU
Provides a 5V DC output for powering or charging connected devices. This
connection is NOT a full USB port capable of accepting digital audio input
signals or any other type of USB functionality.
For connection to a 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz AC outlet using the included power
cord. The fuse should only be replaced after turning the switch and
removing the power cord from the See the
section for the specific fuse values required. Caution: using an improper fuse
value may cause damage to the unit. Peachtree Audio accepts no responsibility
for any damage caused by use of improper fuse value.
POWER OFF
AC INPUT SPECIFICATIONS.
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12V TRIGGER INPUT
Connects and disconnects AC power to the unit when the power cord is
connected between the and a 100-240VAC 50/60Hz AC outlet.AC INPUT
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POWER ON/OFF Switch

I2S INPUT
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OPTICAL INPUT
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10 COAX-1 INPUT
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DSD512). Please note: This is NOT an HDMI or eARC input! Please reference
the I2S pinout diagram on the following page for compatibility with other I2S
devices.
Accepts digital audio input up to 32-bit/762kHz PCM & octuple DSD (aka
Accepts S/PDIF digital audio input from an optical (Toslink style) output up to
24-bit/192kHz PCM.
Accepts S/PDIF digital audio input from a coaxial (RCA style) output up to
24-bit/192kHz PCM.
Provides analog audio output to connect to a powered subwoofer or an external
power amplifier. Note: the remain active
when the is used and both sets of outputs are automatically
muted when the mute function is engaged or when headphones are connected
via the front panel.
RIGHT & LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUTS
PREAMP OUTPUT
Accepts S/PDIF digital audio input from a coaxial (RCA style) output up to
24-bit/192kHz PCM.
Speaker wire binding post outputs that accept banana connectors (insert into
hole on back of the post), spade connectors (loosen, position spade around post,
tighten), pin connectors (loosen, insert pin through hole on post, tighten) or
bare wire connections (loosen, loop around post or insert through the hole on
the post, tighten). See diagram on the following page.
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Accepts digital audio input up to 32-bit/762kHz PCM & octuple DSD (aka
DSD512). Windows users note: to enable ASIO, WASAPI, or DSP playback,
along with “exclusive mode”, Please visit
and download the latest version.
http://www.peachtreeaudio.com/
usb-drivers-and-firware
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RIGHT & LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUTS
PREAMP OUTPUT
USB-B INPUT

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DATA/DSDL+
DATA/DSDL-
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
BCLK/DSDCLK+
BCLK/DSDCLK-
MCLK+
MCLK-
GND
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LRCK/DSDR+
LRCK/DSDR-
MODE(0:PCN 1:DSD)
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Diagram of a speaker binding post
and how the most common types
of speaker cable terminations can
be connected.
I2S pinout diagram

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Left knob
Right knob
IR Receiver (concealed behind the front panel display window)
1/4" Unbalanced Headphone Output Connection
4.4mm Balanced T/R/R/S Headphone Output Connection
Rotate in either direction to select the desired input. Push and hold for ~3
seconds to enter the . Rotate to move the option selection arrow up or
down. Rotate the to change the setting of the currently selected
option. To exit the , press and hold this knob for ~3 seconds.
MENU
Right knob
MENU
Rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the volume/
output level. Push and release to mute and unmute the output. When in the
, rotate to change the setting of the currently selected option.MENU
For receiving Infra-Red(IR) commands from the included hand-held remote
control or third-party remote control system.
Inserting a headphone connection automatically mutes the
and . Removing a headphone connection
automatically un-mutes the and
Caution please lower the output level when inserting or removing
headphone connections as headphone sensitivity varies widely and a
comfortable speaker listening level may result in a significantly louder output
level when switching to headphones.
RIGHT & LEFT
SPEAKER L & R PREAMP OUTPUTS
RIGHT & LEFT SPEAKER L & R PREAMP
OUTPUTS. :
Inserting a headphone connection automatically mutes the
and . Removing a headphone connection
automatically un-mutes the and
Caution: please lower the volume / output level when inserting of
removing headphone connections as headphone sensitivity varies widely and a
comfortable speaker listening level may result in a significantly louder output
level when switching to headphones.
RIGHT & LEFT
SPEAKERS L & R PREAMP OUTPUTS
RIGHT & LEFT SPEAKERS L & R PREAMP
OUTPUTS.
Toggles the unit between on mode (green LED) and standby mode (red LED).
Note: AC power cord must be connected and rear panel switch set to
for this button to function.
POWER
ON
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VOL
COAX2USB-B COAX1 OPT
NODEDISPLAY
I2S BT
PRESETS
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On/Standby Button
Mute Button
Toggles the mute function on and off.
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Volume Up & Down Buttons
Display Brightness Button
Bluesound NODE Display Brightness Button
Transport Control Buttons
USB-B Button
Increase and decrease the volume /
output level.
Toggles the unit between on mode and
standby mode.
Steps the brightness of the front panel
display through the available settings.
Steps the brightness of the lights on a
Bluesound NODE/VAULT through the
available settings.
Controls compatible devices such as a
Bluesound NODE , a computer
connected via and mobile
devices connected via .
USB-B INPUT
Bluetooth INPUT
Selects the USB-B INPUT.
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COAX1 Button
Selects the COAX-1 INPUT.
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COAX2 Button
OPT Button
I2S Button
BT Button
Presets 1-8
Selects the COAX-2 INPUT.
Selects the OPTICAL INPUT.
Selects the I2S INPUT.
Selects the Bluetooth INPUT.
Selects preset 1-8 in a Bluesound NODE. See BluOS instructions online on
how to set up the presets.
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MENU
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PCM filter
NOS MODE
VOLUME
DISPLAY
BRIGHTNESS
BT INPUT
ALWAYS
powers up internal Bluetooth radio only when the unit is on and the
Bluetooth input is selected. keeps the internal Bluetooth radio
powered up regardless of input selection.
L-FAST L FAST
H-FAST H FAST
M-SLOW M SLOW
is a inear phase roll-off filter. It is the most common type of
digital filter and is the most accurate and neutral acoustically.
is a ybrid roll-off filter. The length of the pre-ringing is shorter
and more consistent than the length of the post-ringing which is more like
musical instruments.
is a inimum phase roll-off filter. It has smooth out-of-band
attenuation characteristics, and because of its in-band attenuation
characteristics, it has a smoother overall sound.
Each filter has an objective (measurable) and subjective (audible to most) affect
on the sound. We encourage people to audition all three filters to determine
the one that sounds the best to them. Most people will experience the
differences in high-frequency reproduction where they are more readily
heard. There is no “right” or “wrong” answer here, its all about personal
preference, room acoustics and the characteristics of your speakers...
ON
OFF
bypasses the oversampling feature in the DAC, sending the original digital
signal straight to the modulator. This mode is useful if you want to
experiment with any software-based oversampling features in products like
Roon, etc. engages the 8x oversampling feature in the DAC.
DIGITAL
HYBRID
uses a high-quality digital audio volume attenuator.
uses a high-quality analog resistor ladder in conjunction with a digital
audio attenuator to ensure optimal performance over the entire volume range.
There may be some clicking sounds from inside the unit when the relays switch
as well as some audible noise through the speakers or headphones at certain
level changes. This is normal and expected behavior for this type of volume
control and will not cause any harm.
BT POWER
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AUTO OFF
keeps the display on whenever the unit is on.
turns the display off after several seconds.
Sets the brightness of the front panel display. is the brightest, .81is the dimmest
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TRIGGER SEL
[SOURCE] VOLUME
INPUT I2S, COAX-1, COAX-2, OPT
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The 12V trigger can be set to select one of the specific or to select the
input used when the unit was put into standby.
NPUT & LAST
INPUTS
LAST
Sets the starting point for the volume / output level for each input
independently. Push the right knob to select the input to affect. Rotate the
right knob to change the initial volume / output level setting for THAT input.
sets the volume to the level used when the unit was put into
standby. -20, -35, -50 sets the volume level to these specific values. sets
the unit to 0dB FS (Full Scale-zero attenuation). Please use this setting with
extreme caution!
LAST LAST
FIXED
These inputs can be renamed to: or . The
and inputs can NOT be re-named.
CD, SACD, TV, STREAM, AUX USB-B
Bluetooth
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300W/580W
-90dB below fundamental
0.001%
>95dB
2.5V @ 0dBFS input
114dB
>116dB at 1 KHz
+/- 0.5dB
<0.0004 (2V RMS, 1KHz, unweighted)
116dB
Dynamic Range (AES-17)
(un-weighted)
(8Hz-20KHz)
(SMPTE)
<+/-0.3dB
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1000W
36W
USB-B & I2S Inputs
PCM 16-24bit/44.1-768kHz, DSD, DOP64-256, NATIVE DSD64-512
PCM 16-24bit/44.1-192kHz, DSD, DOP64
Output Impedance
Unbalanced out @30 ohm
220mW 75mW 750mW 312mW
30ohm 30ohm
98dB 103dB 117dB 117dB
0.001% 0.0005% 0.005% 0.005%
+/-0.8dB +/-0.8dB +/-0.87dB +/-0.87dB
>100dB at 1KHz >100dB at 1KHz >100dB at 1KHz >100dB at 1KHz
107dB I 100dB 107dB I 100dB 107dB I 100dB 107dB I 100dB
300ohm 300ohm
Balanced out @30 ohmUnbalanced out @300 ohm Balanced out @300 ohm
Output Power
Signal-to-Noise Ratio(un-wieghted)
Dynamic Range(un-wieghted)
Channel separation (1KHz)
Frequency Response (8Hz-20KHz)
Total Harmonic Ditortion
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ASSEMBLED IN USA
ANTENNA
I2S OPTICAL
USB-C
IN PUT 5V OUT
COAX-1
INPUT
COAX-2
INPUT OUTPUT
PREAMP
Carina
Model:
Maximum power consumption is 1300W
Model:
Carina
Integrated Amplifier
Type:
110V