3060 Stereo Power Amplifier Owners Manual 3/17/2013 Boulder Amplifiers, Inc. 3235 Prairie Ave. Boulder, CO 80301 (303)449-8220 www.boulderamp.
Appendix 2 Fault Conditions Boulderlink Remote Control Operation Getting Started
Thank You Congratulations and thank you for selecting the Boulder 3060 Stereo Power Amplifier for your high-performance music system. We are certain they will provide you with years of listening pleasure. The 3060 represents the concerted efforts of numerous Boulder craftsmen, designers, engineers, and technicians working to bring you the very finest audio playback components in the world.
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Table of Contents Getting Started 1-1 Placement of the 3060 Stereo Power Amplifier 1-1 Connecting to the AC Mains Outlet 1-1 Connecting to a Balanced Source 1-3 Connecting to an Unbalanced Source 1-3 Polarity 1-5 Connecting Your Loudspeakers 1-5 Operation 2-1 Powering Up 2-1 Input DC Offset Voltage Detection 2-3 Clip Detection 2-3 Thermal Protection 2-3 Maintenance 2-3 Remote Control 3-1 Remote Control Operation 3-1 Boulder Link 4-1 Connecting Boulder Link 4-1 Setting Boulder Link Switch
Getting Started Getting Started Placement of the 3060 Stereo Power Amplifier Your Boulder 3060 Power Amplifier is designed to reduce interference from external magnetic and radio fields (RF). While placement is not critical, known magnetic fields should be avoided. An granite base is included with the Boulder 3060. The granite base is intended to serve as a platform on which to place the power amplifier. Choose a solid stable surface for the granite base and amplifier.
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Getting Started Getting Started Connecting to a Balanced Source To fully realize the sonic potential of your 3060 Stereo Power Amplifier, use balanced connections. Balanced cables minimize interference from magnetic and RF sources. Connect your preamplifier output to the input provided on the rear panel of the 3060. Connecting to an Unbalanced Source Although the inputs are of the 3-pin type, an unbalanced source is easily accommodated by using a special cable.
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Getting Started Getting Started Polarity Please note that the 3060 Stereo Power Amplifier conforms to the standard of pin 2 as the “high” or “hot” pin for the balanced input. The Polarity of the 3060 Stereo Power Amplifier is such that a positive-going transition at pin 2 will produce a positive-going transition at the “+” output terminal. Connecting Your Loudspeakers Do not use a wrench or any other tool on the output terminal binding posts. Tighten these connectors by hand only.
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Operation Operation Powering Up With all connections made, you are ready to listen to your Boulder 3060 Stereo Power Amplifier. To turn the amplifier on, slide the rear panel POWER switch to the ON position, then press the STANDBY button on the front panel. The amplifier will perform a warm up cycle and the power-button indicator will blink white and red. This power up sequence is mandatory and cannot be avoided.
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Operation Operation Input DC Offset Voltage Detection The Boulder 3060 Stereo Power Amplifier is a direct-coupled power amplifier with a servo for zeroing out any DC voltage offset coming from the preamplifier or other sources connected to the amplifier’s input. If this input DC is sufficient to cause three volts or more at the output, a loudspeaker protection circuit will mute the amplifier output by electronically disconnecting from the loudspeaker. The power indicator will also turn red.
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Remote Control Remote Control Remote Control Operation Operation of the Boulder 3060 Stereo Power Amplifier by remote control is possible by use of a Boulder Link cable to a Boulder preamplifier. When Boulder Link is connected correctly, the 3060 will turn on and off with the preamplifier. Moreover, the Boulder 3060 is capable of issuing on/off commands to all other Boulder equipment attached by Boulder Link.
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Boulder Link Boulder Link is a means of interconnecting Boulder products so that their microprocessors can talk to each other, pass important information, and issue commands. Among the key features, Boulder Link allows sequential initiation of power amplifiers and other products. Boulder power amplifiers can send messages to Boulder preamplifiers and shown on the preamplifier’s display.
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Boulder Link Setting Boulder Link ID Number Every component is required to have a unique Boulder Link ID number. Boulder Link Each Boulder 3060 Stereo Power Amplifier has an amplifier ID switch on the rear panel. Start by setting the first switch to “0” or “1” by pressing either button above or below the ID window. Once the first amplifier is set, assign any other amplifiers numbers, moving up in sequence without duplication.
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Boulder Link Boulder Link Messages Each component in the system can send a message to the preamplifier which is then shown on its display. This is particularly helpful in confirming the operation status of each power amplifier in a multiple amplifier system. Typical messages on a Preamplifier are as follows: “AMP 1 Error” means that an internal power supply has failed and the amplifier has turned itself off to protect the speakers from damage.
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Fault Conditions Fatal Errors Fault Conditions If the indicator of the 3060 Stereo Power Amplifier blinks white rapidly for a short time and a series of red flashes follows, a fatal error has occurred. The indicator will flash red in a specific sequence, defining its error code to an authorized Boulder technician. If you are experiencing this problem with your 3060, contact your Boulder dealer immediately.
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Appendix Specifications Watts Continuous Power, Each Channel 900 900 900 Ω THD 20-2kHz THD 20kHz 8 4 2 0.0008% 0.0009% 0.0014% 0.0035% 0.0045% 0.0090% Peak Power, Each Channel Watts Ω 1000 1650 2000 8 4 2 Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), 20kHz BW Magnitude Response, 20 to 20KHz +0.00, -0.04 dB Magnitude Response, -3dB at 0.
Appendix All specifications taken at 240 VAC mains Power Weight: Amplifier: 355 lbs. (161 kg), Granite Base: 86 lbs. (39 kg), Shipping: 563 lbs. (256 kg).
Appendix Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE No Power Indication Rear Panel Power switch is not on Turn on power switch Power amplifier is not plugged in Connect to AC Mains outlet Home circuit breaker is tripped Have line voltage checked Low line voltage Reset breakers on rear panel Defective power cable Have cable tested Defective power supply Return to dealer for service No signal from one channel of source Check source controls, cables, and connections One channel is muted by balance control
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