Janus PREAMPLIFIER OWNER'S MANUAL Aesthetix Audio Corporation 5144 N. Commerce Ave. Suite A ♦ Moorpark, Ca.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Janus preamplifier. The Janus is a groundbreaking audio component which combines sonic quality, innovative features and build quality with lineage directly traceable to the reference Callisto line stage and Io phono stage. Janus contains solid state circuitry but all of its amplification is achieved using vacuum tubes. The output stage is a vacuum tube based differential driver. There is no global feedback used in the Janus whatsoever.
CONNECTIONS Important: Ensure the rear panel power switch is in the off position whenever changing connections. Also ensure that the power amplifier is off. 1) Connect one or more source components to the Janus' inputs. Both balanced and single-ended connections are provided for each input. A tape deck may be connected to the tape input / output connectors. The tape output is unbuffered. 2) A turntable may be connected to the phono inputs.
INPUT SELECTION Press any of the five input selection buttons to select the desired input. Tape input selection will monitor the output from a cassette deck. Press PHONO to select the high gain phono preamplifier. VOLUME Volume is controlled by pressing the left side of the display glass for down, the right side for up. Each step is 1dB. BALANCE Balance is adjusted only by the remote control, by the left and right arrow buttons. It is not adjustable from the front panel.
Follow these steps to configure an input for bypass: 1) Select desired input. 2) On the front panel only (not remote control), depress the bypass button and hold it in the depressed position. The bypass LED will light. 3) While holding the bypass button, press the input button again. Both the bypass and selected input LEDs will blink rapidly, indicating the unit recognized the desired bypass configuration. The unit will enter bypass mode as indicated by the bypass LED and lack of volume display.
DISPLAY In normal operation, the level setting is displayed and various indicator lights will be illuminated. When the display button is pressed, all lights will extinguish. Pressing any button will turn on the display and indicator lights for 5 seconds, and then extinguish. The only exception is standby, which will always have the standby light illuminated. Pressing the display button while the display is off, or during the 5 second timeout period, will turn on the display and normal operation will return.
The correct loading will be achieved when music has the right balance of dynamics, high frequency extension and lack of glare or brightness. Generally speaking, less loading (higher ohms) results in more high frequencies and more dynamics but can be too bright with some cartridges. More loading (lower ohms) can reduce brightness but if overdone can result in reduced dynamics and a dull, lifeless quality. Consult your dealer for loading recommendations on the cartridge(s) you are using.
Advanced display functionality This unit contains the ability to sense the ambient light level in the room and adjust the display and LEDs accordingly. While the factory settings will work for most situations, there may be times when adjustment to the settings is useful.
Pressing button #1 will turn on LED#1, which indicates that pressing the “up” or “down” buttons will change to a different light level setting, for which the LED brightness could then be changed by pressing button #2. Changes to the LED brightness will only be visible for the current light level. To exit this section, press the “display” button.
Specifications Fuses: External fuse (in IEC power connector) Spare fuse included in IEC power connector. Tubes: Phono Section V1 & V2 V3 V4 12AX7LP 12AX7WB 6922 (6DJ8) Line Section V1 V2 12AX7WB 6922 (6DJ8) Power Consumption: Standby: Active: 20 watts 120 watts Dimensions: 18" Width x 17 5/8" Depth x 4 3/8" Height Shipping Weight: 40 lbs (18.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS (3 Year optional extended service contract) 1. Aesthetix warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions herein set forth, for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
