Krell Industries REFERENCE 64 manual Operation, Input Select Switching, Input Frequency Indicators

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OPERATION

INPUT SELECT SWITCHING

The REFERENCE64 has multiple digital inputs. Each input has

its own input switch and direct path to the digital Processor. When an input is selected, the corresponding LEDwill illuminate.

ST

AT&Tfiber

optic

input

 

XLR

Balanced

AES/EBU digital

input

TOSH/C1

Toshiba

fiber

optic

input

(Priority)

 

and Coaxial

input

 

 

COAX 2

Coaxial

input

 

 

INPUT FREQUENCY INDICATORS

When the input signal locks with the Processor, the correspond-

ing input frequency LED will illuminate. The input frequency is

automatically selected by the Processor. As an example, if you

select the AT&Tinput from a CD transport, the 44.1 KHz LEDwill illuminate.

FREQUENCY

TYPICAL

SOURCE

32.0

KHz

Satellite

Decoder digital output

44.1

KHz

Compact

disc player

48.0

KHz

D.A.T. Player

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Contents Reference Introduction PAGE3 Table of Contents PAGE5 UnpackingAssembly Instructions AssemblyPAGE6 PAGE7 Placement PlacementAC Power Considerations AC PowerInput and Output Connections ConnectionsPAGE10 Connections PAGE12 PAGE13 Tape Monitor Inputs and Outputs AES/EBU Digital Source to D/A Converter Interlink CONSID- ErationsPAGE16 TimesyncPAGE17 HOW to Connect AT&T Cables Input Frequency Indicators Input Select SwitchingOperation Source and Monitor Selection Phase SwitchEmphasis LED Operating Instructions PAGE22 PAGE23 Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers PAGE25 PAGE26 SpecificationsWarranty and Service Information Warranty and ServiceKrell Industries, Inc

REFERENCE 64 specifications

Krell Industries REFERENCE 64 is a high-performance audio amplifier that exemplifies precision engineering and cutting-edge technology in the world of high-fidelity sound reproduction. As a flagship model from Krell Industries, it is designed to deliver unmatched audio quality, making it an essential component for audiophiles who demand the very best from their sound systems.

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