Elicit-R Integrated amplifier
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 DESIGN INNOVATION 2-3 INSTALLATION & VENTILATION 4 REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY 5-6 PHONO LINE INPUT 7-8 FRONT PANEL 9 VOLUME CONTROL & LED DIMMER FUNCTION 10 THERMAL CUT-OUT & DC PROTECTION 11 OPERATING TEMP & SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION 12 REMOTE CONTROL 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14-15 OWNERS LOG 16
INTRODUCTION The Elicit-R is built to the highest standard and designed to deliver the best possible audio performance whilst remaining simple to use and easy to setup. Our recent development work in amplifier design circuitry has allowed us to further advance the Elicit-R performance by using new and improved power amplifier circuits (based around the hugely successful Rega Brio-R amplifier) combined with FET II discrete line pre-amplifiers and a programmable stepped attenuator volume control.
DESIGN INNOVATION Our time, effort & money has been spent on developing the circuit and construction, utilizing the highest specification of components throughout. As part of the design we have included useful features such as the switchable phono input, to enable the new Elicit-R amplifier to be used in a wide combination of systems and have avoided superfluous gadgets such as tone controls or a headphone socket as they can obstruct the signal path and degrade the sound quality.
DESIGN INNOVATION continued A few extravagantly priced, exotic, high-end amplifiers have used volume controls with a few dozen switched resistors to alter volume levels. The Elicit-R uses a custom chip which contains 1024 resistors which alter volume and simultaneously retain correct input impedance. Only the resistors operate in the audio/music circuit. The programmed control and volume encoder are entirely separate so the analogue music quality is not affected.
INSTALLATION & VENTILATION The Elicit-R amplifier will work well on most surfaces, such as a shelf or a table, provided there is sufficient air around the heat sinks to prevent overheating. If using a turntable, avoid magnetic interference by positioning the amplifier as far away from the turntable as the tonearm lead will allow. If possible, place it to the left of the turntable. Keep other equipment away from the amplifier.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY Line Inputs 2 to 5 - The line inputs enable the connection of sources, such as a CD, DAC, tuner, DVD or Blu-ray player for use with an Audio Visual system. Inputs 2-5 can be used for a DAC, tuner (suitable for use with most types of AM/FM and DAB tuners) and can also be used as a CD input, suitable for use with any CD, Blu-ray and DVD source. All inputs (other than the Direct and Phono input) are at standard line level and can be used for any line level input.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY Record Input and Output - This is a line level input and output intended for use with a recording device such as a CD/DVD recorder, MD, tape cassette machine or sound card. Selecting the Record function on the amplifier front panel enables the input. This input is completely independent to inputs 1-5 and can be used to monitor the Record function and quality without affecting the source being recorded.
PHONO LINE INPUT (Input 1) Input 1 can be used as a phono input for use with moving magnet (MM) or HIGH OUTPUT moving coil (MC) cartridges or as a line input (same specification as inputs 2 -5). The switch sited on the back panel, in between the Input 1 sockets, selects the particular input required. If you are using input 1 as a phono input, the switch has to be in the ‘out’ position and the tonearm (phono) leads must be connected to the phono sockets on the left (looking at the back).
PHONO LINE INPUT 1 / continued If you are using an external phono pre-amplifier, similar to a Rega Fono MM or Aria, use the (line 1, button pressed ‘in’) input sockets on the right. IMPORTANT Do not connect a line level source or external phono amplifier to the phono sockets on the left, as this is a low-level, dedicated turntable & tonearm input.
FRONT PANEL Powering Up - Depressing the power switch to the left of the control panel turns on the amplifier. The Rega logo will illuminate red. After several seconds you may hear a gentle click, indicating that the switch-on relay has been released and the amplifier is ready for use. Always allow the Elicit-R to fully power down (indicated by the power switch LED extinguishing after 2-3 seconds) before switching on again, so that the self-test circuitry can complete its reset cycle.
VOLUME CONTROL The volume of the amplifier can be adjusted using the volume control knob on the amplifier and via the remote control handset. The volume level is controlled via a microprocessor which takes its information from the volume control knob digital encoder on the front panel or the remote control handset. The volume control has a resolution of 1dB per step, giving a total range of 80 steps over the available gain or volume range of 80dB.
THERMAL CUT-OUT & DC PROTECTION If the amplifier reaches a temperature liable to cause internal electronic damage, a thermal protection sensor will shut the unit off. If this occurs there will be no sound emitted from the speakers. The unit should be turned off for at least 10 minutes to allow for cooling. After this period, the amplifier should automatically reset and continue to work normally.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE & SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION Recommended Ambient operating temperature 5 to 35°C. Allow adequate air circulation around the heat sinks on the left and right hand sides, as these are the heat sinks for the power amplifier and will run hot with high listening levels. This unit is intended for use in moderate climates. If in the event that the speaker leads are shorted, the fold back short circuit protection will protect the output stage from excessive currents.
REMOTE CONTROL The Solaris system remote (supplied) is a system remote handset. It allows you to operate all the various remote controllable functions of this and many other Rega products. (Batteries included - 2 x AAA Alkaline) RC CODE : Phillips RC5 system number 16 audio pre-amplifier.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Power output 105 Watts per channel into 8Ω 127 Watts per channel into 6Ω 162 Watts per channel into 4Ω Input sensitivity for 105 Watts into 8Ω Line inputs (input 1 switch set to line) 1-5 and record - 196mV load 10K Phono (input 1 switch set to phono) - 2mV Load 47K in parallel with 220pF Direct input - 760mV Load 50K Power amplifier gain - 31.
. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Frequency Response at 80 Watts into 8Ω Line inputs - 10Hz (-1dB) to 85KHz (-3dB) Phono input - 15Hz to 85KHz (-3dB) RIAA accuracy - better than +/-0.5dB 100Hz to 20KHz. Direct 12Hz (0.5dB) to 95KHz (-3dB) THD+Noise at 1dB blow clip into 8Ω Direct input (Power amplifier) - typically 0.003% at 1KHz (measurement bandwidth 22Hz to 22KHz) Line input - typically 0.01% at 1KHz (measurement bandwidth 22Hz to 22KHz) Power Supply AC supply 230V & 115V Nominal +/- 10%.
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