Rega Ear Headphone User manual

Amplifier
Ear Headphone
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Ear Specification
Maximum output level into 32 ohm load ...................................................... 525 mW
Input sensitivity for maximum output into 32 ohm ........................................ 331 mV
Input level for 250 mW into 32 ohm load ...................................................... 230 mV
Maximum output level into 600 ohm load ...................................................... 55 mW
Input sensitivity for maximum output input 600 ohm ......................................465mV
Input impedance......................................................................................... 24K ohm
Gain ............................................................................................................... 21.7dB
Power requirements ................................................................... 24V AC @ 240mA
Frequency response .................................................... 20Hz to 35KHz - 1dB points
Recommended minimum load (normal operating conditions).........32Ωper channel
Power Supply Specifications
PS1 UK
Input.............................................................................................230V ~ 50Hz 0.05A
Output..............................................................................................24V ~ 300MA AC
PS1 EU (Euro 2 pin)
Input.............................................................................................230V ~ 50Hz 0.05A
Output..............................................................................................24V ~ 300MA AC
PS1 UL (American)
Input..........................................................................................................115V~60Hz
Output..............................................................................................24V ~ 300MA AC
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Method 4
Finally, you may use the Ear in between a pre-amplifier and power
amplifier input. The Ear will amplify any signal fed to the Cursa pre-
amplifier output and the link will feed the Maia/Exon power amplifiers.
The volume control on the pre-amplifier will control the headphone level
and the main speakers can be muted via the Ear.
How?
Connect the two sockets on the back marked INPUT (Red = Right, Black
= Left) to the pre-amplifier output sockets on the back of the Cursa pre-
amplifier. The two sockets on the back marked LINK (Red = Right, Black
= Left) are connected to the input sockets on the back of the power
amplifier. The mute on the front panel of the ear will mute the signal to
the speakers connected to the power amplifier. The volume control on
the pre-amplifier and the volume control on the Ear will affect the volume
level of the headphones. The best setting for the Ear volume control is
where the level of the headphones is the same as that of the main
speakers (the volume level on the Ear should be approximately 13:00
hours on the dial).
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Method 3
Used in between the amplifier pre-amp output and power amplifier input
- the Ear will amplify any signal fed to the pre-amplifier output sockets of
the Mira and Luna amplifiers. The volume on the amplifier will control the
headphone level and the main speakers can be muted via the Ear.
How?
Connect the two sockets on the back marked INPUT (Red = Right, Black
= Left) to the pre-amplifier output sockets on the back of the main
amplifier. The two sockets on the back marked LINK (Red = Right, Black
= Left) are connected to the power amplifier input sockets on the back
of the main amplifier. Remove the lid of the main amplifier and switch the
pre-power sockets link switch (located at the back of the Mira and Luna
amplifier) to OFF.
The mute on the front panel of the Ear will mute the signal to the
speakers connected to the main amplifier. The volume control on the
amplifier and the volume control on the Ear will affect the volume level
of the headphones. The best setting for the Ear volume control is where
the level of the headphones is the same as that of the main speakers
(the volume level on the Ear should be approximately 13:00 hours on the
dial).
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Method 1
The Ear can act as a stand alone amplifier that will amplify any
signal fed into the input sockets.
How?
Connect the two sockets on the back marked INPUT (Red = Right, Black
= Left.) to the source output sockets (CD, Cassette, Tuner etc.) The
sockets on the back marked LINK (Red = Right, Black = Left) could be
used to feed the signal to another amplifier if required. The volume
control on the Ear may be used to adjust the level of the headphones.
Method 2
Used in between the Tape output on the amplifier and the cassette or
tape recorder. The Ear will amplify any signal fed to the tape output
sockets. However, the volume control on the amplifier will not control the
headphone level.
How?
Connect the two sockets on the back marked INPUT (Red = Right, Black
= Left) to the amplifier tape output sockets. The two sockets on the back
marked LINK (Red = Right, Black = Left) are connected to the Tape
input (record) sockets on the cassette or tape recorder. The mute on the
front panel will mute the signal to the cassette or tape recorder. The
volume control on the amplifier will not affect the volume level of the
headphones; use the volume control on the Ear to adjust the level of the
headphones.
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