User manual GAMUT D 3I

[. . . ] It also contributes to the touch and feel factor and is essential for a long lasting life even in a tough environment. A GamuT product is built to be used daily and we expect our products to be in the "field" for many years to come. Under normal circumstances the D 3i should not need inspection or service for quite a while. Should you experience break down or worn parts, these are easily replaceable or repairable and our service partners around the world would be happy to help. Electrical circuitry considerations All components used in the D 3i are of the highest quality and have been selected through intensive listing sessions from the PCB itself over the non-magnetic chassis to the legendary Neutrik XLR connectors. [. . . ] Giving you the option of bi-amping or to drive a second pair of loudspeakers simultaneously. You can also use either the unbalanced or one of the balanced outputs to feed an active subwoofer. In any case - the signal of the output follows the selected level and source. Tape out features a separate buffer amplifier, so that the recording device load, does not disturb the main signal path. The D 3i features one set of balanced input and two sets of balanced outputs. GamuT follow the international IEC standard for the balanced connections; please ensure that the connected equipment complies with the following pin configuration: XLR pin connection of the balanced in- and outputs 1. They will work together with the D 3i, but the absolute phase will be reversed. You can solve this by reversing the wires in the male plug of your balanced interconnects The two balanced stereo outputs are connected together; exactly the same signal and level will be available at both outputs. This enables you to bi-amp your loudspeaker with two power amplifiers or listen to music in a second room. 7 D 3i How to operate Turning on the power is done using the main switch; at right hand lower corner just behind the front panel. The row at the bottom will show the functions of the three knobs just below the display. A dot below each text will show which inputs and function currently is selected and in use. Selecting a source: Selecting the desired input source is achieved by turning the big knob on the left side of the D 3i and toggling through the inputs. Turning the knob further after reaching end of the row, will make the dot jump to the other end of the input row. Adjusting the volume The large knob on right side of the front panel controls the volume. On the outside of the knob a small dot in the indicates the level setting. 8 o'clock minimum to approx 4 o'clock as maximum output level. The output level can also be adjusted by the remote control, please refer to the section "Remote control". Please note: We have selected an expensive ALPS dual logarithmic potentiometer for setting the listening level. Such a potentiometer cannot make the sound disappear completely, even when you turn it down to the lowest setting. If complete silence is required, enable the Mute function as described on the next page. 8 Mute function The D 3i preamplifier features a mute function that will efficiently mute the selected signal. The blue dot indicating the selected source is now replaced by a dot indicating the mute function is enabled. Push the Mute button again to disable the Mute function and return to the previously selected source and level. For your comfort and the safety of your equipment, please ensure beforehand that the volume knob has not accidentally been adjusted further towards the maximum output setting before you disable the Mute function. The mute function can also be enabled and disabled by the remote control, please refer to the section "Remote control" Dim function The Dim function enables you to dampen the brightness of the display or to turn it off. Push the Dim button once and the brightness will be reduced to around 50% of full level. [. . . ] There are many more things to reproducing music than just reproducing the individual musical tones. But it is the complex spectrum of multiple individual tones created by the musicians' instruments and voices, and not least the reflected signals thereof that create the sounds we detect with our ears and send to our brain to give us the wonderful sensations only music is capable of. It is Gamut´s mission to give to you these unique musical feelings. As with every GamuT product, our amplifiers are designed with the capability of giving you the best possible musical experience, which is synonymous with reproducing all of the essential information in the recording to create the illusion of "being there". [. . . ]