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dps / Ayre
Owner’s Manual
3-Phase Power Supply
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Table of Contents Welcome to dps /Ayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview and Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connections and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Controls and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Optimization and Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Numbers and Specifications . . . . . . . .
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Welcome to dps / Ayre Your dps (der Plattenspieler, German for “the turntable”) turntable and Ayre 3-Phase Power Supply offers a significant advance in the musical performance of high-fidelity equipment. The warmth and immediacy of a live performance are apparent from the first listening. The combination of superb resolution and a natural, relaxed quality will draw you into the music, time and time again. This level of performance has been implemented using the highest level of workmanship and m
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Overview and Introduction The dps turntable is manufactured in Germany by Bauer Audio, with distribution in North America handled by Ayre. The unique design of the dps turntable design offers a compelling combination of high performance, ease of use, and an elegant appearance. One key feature of the dps turntable’s design is the use of a precision, high-torque 3-phase synchronous motor. The platter itself is of relatively low mass, and the proprietary zero-clearance main bearing creates a consta
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Connections and Installation The Ayre 3-Phase Power Supply is easy to connect and use. The following guidelines will ensure that the installation goes smoothly. Location A good location for your power supply is at an easily accessible height in an open-backed cabinet or on a shelf. The internal power transformer creates a low-level stray magnetic field that may induce hum if placed too close to some phono cartridges. Motor Drive Output The Ayre 3-Phase Power Supply is designed to only power the
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3-Phase Power Supply dps Turntable Only S.N. A y r e Boulder, Colorado USA Volts 50/60 Hertz Attention! For maximum performance, power supply 50 W Max is factory adjusted to match each individual motor. AyreLink AyreLink AC Power The Ayre 3-Phase Power Supply may be plugged directly into an unswitched wall outlet. Although proprietary RFI (radio-frequency interference) filtering is built into the unit, in some situations an AC power-line filter (such as those offered by Ayre) may provide add
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AyreLink connections are made with commonly available two-line telephone line cords using modular (RJ-11) connectors. (These are the cords that connect the telephone set to the wall in many countries.) They are readily available in different lengths and various colors at most electronics stores. Be sure to use two-line telephone cords to make AyreLink connections. These can be identified by the four gold contacts on each connector. Single-line cords with only two gold contacts will not function
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Controls and Operation The Ayre 3-Phase Power Supply has a front-panel button that controls the turntable motor. The unit can also control other linked components via the AyreLink communication system. Status LED and Standby Button The status LED on the front panel is also the standby button. Pressing this button selects between the “Standby” and “Operate” modes. Red = Warm-Up When the unit is first connected to an AC power Green = Standby outlet, the status LED will glow red for 1 Blue = Operat
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To select 45 rpm operation, while the unit is in “Standby” mode simply press and hold the front-panel button for two seconds. The status LED will glow violet to indicate 45 rpm. AyreLink The AyreLink communication system provides integrated control functions for your audio system. Linked components will turn on automatically with the touch of a single button, and other features are also available. Operate The AyreLink system Turning on the Ayre 3-Phase Power Supply will transmits the “Operate” a
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Standby A short press on the standby button of the Ayre 3-Phase Power Supply will turn that individual component off. A longer press (more than two seconds) will turn off all linked components. A long button press provides a simple way to turn the entire system off from any linked component. Display Brightness Changing the brightness level on the display of any linked component will cause a matching change in all linked components, including the status LED of the 3-Phase Power Supply. There is n
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Optimization and Customization The 3-Phase Power Supply is configured from the factory for a normal LED brightness in most installations. However, in certain circumstances it may be desirable to reduce the brightness of the status LED. In addition, information is given to configure other linked components for operation with the 3-Phase Power Supply via the AyreLink communication system. Display Brightness Normally the brightness of the status LED is controlled by other linked components connect
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The unit will remain in configuration mode for ten seconds. During that time, pressing the front-panel button will change the default setting for the brightness of the status LED as noted below: One press – Low brightness Two presses – Medium brightness Three presses – High brightness After the ten-second configuration period has elapsed, the status LED will revert to green (”Standby” mode). If no button presses are detected during the ten second period, the unit will revert to the factory defau
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When the inputs of an AyreLink-equipped preamplifier or integrated amplifier are activated by naming them, many of the common names will have an AyreLink alphabetical code automatically associated with it. For example, the input name “Phono” is associated with the AyreLink code “P” by default. In this way, when the dps turntable’s 3-Phase Power Supply is turned on an AyreLink-equipped preamplifier or integrated amp will also turn on, automatically select the input labeled “Phono”. For further de
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Numbers and Specifications 1 Output Frequency 33- /3 rpm = 50 Hz 45 rpm = 67.5 Hz Frequency Accuracy ± 0.1% Power Consumption 50 watts maximum 5 3 7 Dimensions 8- /8" W x 13- /4" D x 3- /8" H 22 cm x 35 cm x 10 cm Weight 16 pounds 7.5 kg 13
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In Case of Trouble The Ayre 3-Phase Power Supply provides comprehensive circuitry to protect the unit against faults. AC Line Voltage If the AC line voltage drops below 80% of normal (brown-out), the unit will revert to the red “Warm-Up” mode with the output disabled. After the voltage returns to normal, the initial warm-up cycle will begin again and the unit will then revert to the green “Standby” mode. Press the front panel button to return the unit to the blue “Operate” mode. Overheating Sens
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If overheating occurs, be sure Once the unit has cooled the unit will revert to the to correct the cause before green “Standby” condition. To restore the unit to continuing to use the 3-Phase the blue “Operate” mode, simply press the front Power Supply. panel button. Status LED Summary Red Warmup / Brownout – The low-distortion oscillator is stabilizing after the unit is first powered on. The indicator will also glow red if the AC line voltage drops below about 80% of normal. Green Standby – The
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Statement of Warranty North American Warranty Your Ayre 3-Phase Power Supply is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of ninety days from the date of original purchase. This ninety-day coverage is automatic upon acceptance of delivery and no registration is required. Additionally you have the option, at no cost, to extend the warranty for a period of five years from the date of purchase by returning the completed Warranty Registration Card and a photocopy of your or
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North American Warranty Statement 1. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship of this Ayre product within the warranty period, the unit will be repaired or replaced by Ayre Acoustics, Inc. (Ayre) or its authorized agent. 2. Purchaser must return the product, packed in the original shipping carton, freight prepaid to: Ayre Acoustics, Inc. 2300-B Central Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80301 or to Ayre’s authorized agent. The product must be accompanied by a written description of the de
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4. Ayre strives to manufacture the finest possible equipment, and therefore reserves the right to make improvements on its products, without necessarily assuming any obligation to retrofit such changes upon its previously manufactured models. 5. The above warranty is the sole warranty given by Ayre, and is in lieu of all other warranties. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose shall be strictly limited to the duration of the above wa
