Elysian 100 User Manual
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1. When operating at audio output levels of 200W or higher the amplifier could use up to 400W per channel from the mains supply The Input Output Options The Elysian 100 has single ended RCA and balanced XLR inputs on the rear of the unit Both inputs are DC coupled directly to your pre amplifier this is done for maximum sound quality so please ensure that the pre amplifier does not exhibit a large output DC offset It is very IMPORTANT that the input select toggle switch on the rear is set in the right position Up for XLR down for RCA Do not operate the amplifier with this switch in the wrong position Page 6 Connect the speaker cables using either banana plugs or spade connectors preferable to the appropriate terminals white for ground return and red for live Observe the flow polarity of your speaker cables Only ever connect and disconnect the cables while the amplifier is powered off Take care not to short circuit the connectors or cables at any time as this may damage the amplifier s output stage Once you are certain that all cables are correctly fitted at both ends you are ready to power up the Elysian 100 Operation Power the Elysian 100 by turning the switch on the rear to the ON I position This is a mechanical switch and will disconnect the product from the main supply Once turned on the front LED will illuminate Warm Up Period Although the Elysian 100 will produce exceptional performance from the first ti2. Economic Area 29 ONO Note The term Damage includes malfunction deterioration and failure to meet specifications CAAS Audio will pay for all parts and labour covered by this warranty The purchaser must pay all shipping charges if it is necessary to return the product to CAAS Audio or your retailer However if the required repairs are covered by this warranty CAAS Audio will pay for the return shipping to any destination within the UK amp Eire Whenever warranty service is required you must present the original dated sales receipt or other proof of purchase The equipment should be packed in its original packing Do not return your product to CAAS Audio without consulting and approval from CAAS Audio If you are returning any product you should use a reputable carrier do NOT post CAAS Audio cannot accept responsibility for the unit while in transit to the retailer or CAAS Audio Please ensure that your equipment is insured by you during any transit or shipment for repair This warranty applies from the date of purchase for the duration of three 3 year Under no circumstances will this change If a product is returned for repair or servicing or other the remainder of the warranty from the original date of purchase is the warranty given on the repair service or other and NOT a further three 3 year warranty Page 11
3. to cool down and then increase the ventilation around the amplifier Never install the amplifier near any other heat sources Place the Elysian 100 in its preferred listening position taking care to insure that it has adequate ventilation CAAS recommend gt 20cm all around amp gt 30cm above is not close to any heat radiating sources and is installed on an equipment stand capable of supporting in excess of the Elysian s 11kg weight Do not use fans to try and cool the amplifier as this will adversely affect the internal temperature feedback system Do not operate the amplifier in ambient temperatures below 0 degrees C or above 35 degrees C Ensure when connecting the power cable that any extension leads necessary are rated at 13A or above Do not use extension cables unless totally necessary The Mains Supply The Elysian 100 is available in two standard mains input versions the 240V UK and European and the 120V USA Please check the rear of your unit to make sure the right input voltage is marked For normal music or AV operation the average output power level of the Elysian is much lower than rated A reasonable listening level tends to be around 1W while a quite loud listening level would still only be below 50W This means that under normal operation the Elysian will only be using a fraction of its maximum power rating from the mains supply and will operate with significantly reduced power dissipation approximately 100W per channel
4. 2V Trigger Page 8 1 Mains Power Switch Disconnects power to the AC Input Connector Set this switch to off O when making or breaking connections to the amplifier 2 Unbalanced Input Single ended RCA Provides an unbalanced audio input for the speakers connected to the corresponding audio channel output Connect to either a Pre amp output or CAAS Audio DAS Vol volume output Never connect directly to a line level output such as a CD Player or DAS DAC line level output as this will provide maximum volume and may damage equipment NEVER CONNECT BOTH RCA AND XLR INPUTS AT THE SAME TIME 3 Balanced Input XLR Provides a balanced audio input for the speakers connected to the corresponding audio channel output Connect to a Pre amp output Never connect directly to a line level output such as a CD Player output as this will provide maximum volume and may damage equipment NEVER CONNECT BOTH RCA AND XLR INPUTS AT THE SAME TIME 4 Balanced Unbalanced Select switch IMPORTANT If the unbalanced input is used this switch must be switched down towards the RCA input If the balanced input is used this switch must be switched up towards the XLR input Make sure the switch is pointing towards the input being used Up for XLR balanced and down for RCA unbalanced It is important that this switch it set to the correct position if it is not the amplifier will not operate correctly NEVER CONNECT BOTH INPUTS AT THE SAME TIM
5. CAAS Auduo Elysian 100 Mono Block Amplifier E100 User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety INSWUCTONS sce een HE 3 SPECHCANON att edad daa A EAS els NARA DAA SAI DA ERA AAA AAA 4 The Reference standard E100 features 4 BrieFDeSCriDlOn sus he aan Een 5 Getting Started A clea odes ante ee R Cae Seeds nn ee 6 Installation To ensure adequate heat dissipation 6 The MainS SUP PIV ivies ctidecewissssdevsaccvis ii 6 The Input Output Options sise 6 ODErAtION 2eme ben rater nana ehh digas Sha eee meta ne di easter das 7 WarmUD P riodissss ee rasieren 7 Partnering Equipment amp Components 7 Ground Lift amp Ground LOOps iii 7 Basic Operation nennen tati tada niet 8 Front Panel Overview nen ad di 8 SIRO IS AA 8 Trouble Shooting amp Maintenance ori A eet 10 TROUDICSHOOUNIG Sac hk ee De EN re ve ae ES 10 Maintenance O ies bitin ini E E E 10 Warranty 3 Year GUANO ica 11 Page 2 Important Safety Instructions 1 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Keep these instructions safe heed all warnings and follow all instructions To reduce the risks of electric shock please do not remove the cover there are no user serviceable parts inside Do not use this equipment near water and take care not to let objects or liquids fall into the product Clean only with a dry cloth Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators h
6. E 5 Speaker Output Terminals Provide audio output for the speakers OUTPUT connectors can accept bare speaker wires banana plug connectors or certain spade connectors When using bare speaker wires loosen the connector insert the wire into the top of the receptacle then tighten the connector The same procedure should be used for spade connectors Banana plugs should be inserted into the outward facing receptacle Use heavy gauge speaker cable to ensure low impedance connections between the amplifier and the speakers Observe correct speaker polarity 6 Mains AC Power Inlet Connector The AC input connector provides power to the unit with the supplied power lead Do not use an extension lead unless appropriately rated For optimal performance use an isolated power receptacle with adequate current 13 amps Line voltages 220 above the specified voltage may damage the amplifier Line voltages lt 20 below the specified voltage may also damage this amplifier 7 CAAS Link CAAS Link is a proprietary control system design to allow connection and control between CAAS Audio products The Elysian 100 CAAS link incorporates a 12V trigger When 12V DC is applied to the CAAS Link the Elysian 100 will switch into low power mode sleep mode This is designed for use with other CAAS Audio control equipment such as the EAS Note The main power switch must be ON for the CAAS link to operate The connection is via a 3 5mm jack socket The polarity
7. e with a small voltage gain using ultra high linearity complimentary transistor pairs operating in class A mode with NO feedback except emitter degeneration This stage drives a balanced symmetrical push pull voltage amplifier stage again operated in class A mode with NO feedback and a moderate voltage gain Input stage current sources are coupled and our proprietary non intrusive DC servo circuit which continuously fine tunes these current sources at an ultra low sub sonic frequency to maintain a very low DC output level The Elysian 100 s output stage consists of a bespoke Voltage amplifier Perfect Isolating VPI driver stage driving five complementary pairs of high bandwidth transistors biased heavily towards Class A and running open loop NO feedback At normal listening levels the Elysian 100 will always be running in Class A mode In fact the Elysian100 will deliver over 20 watts of pure Class A power into an 8 ohm load If extra power is required the Elysian 100 will seamlessly move into Class A B operation and deliver over 100W into 8 ohms and 200W into 4 ohms This biasing technique results in lower power consumption lower heat output and an extended component life time over that of a conventional Class A amplifier while delivering superior performance Each Elysian 100 houses six separate power supplies Each Channel has six independent bespoke discrete regulated very high speed very low output impedance high current delivery power
8. eat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Do not operate the amplifier in ambient temperatures below 0 C or above 35 C If you are using a cart or stand please make sure you adhere to CAAS Audio s minimum recommended ventilation see below in the getting started section Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions see below in the getting started section This appliance should be earthed so only use it with the CAAS supplied power cord Never operate without an earth connection Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Amains lead or plug with an exposed conductor is dangerous so if this is seen please dispose of immediately The Elysian 100 is protected by a 3 15A slow blow fuse situated in the rear mains inlet panel just above the inlet socket Replace only with the same specification fuse 3 15A slow blow When switching the unit off at the main socket or rear mains inlet switch do not turn the unit back on for at least 1 minute Rapid switching on and off may result in the blowing of the protection fuse Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel To reduce the ri
9. is not critical CAAS Audio use 12V on the centre pole and GND on the outer sleeve It is recommended that the Elysian 100 are powered up taken out of sleep mode at least 20 minutes before listening this allows the amps to get up to temperature and operate at their maximum potential CAAS Audio seriously recommend that you take extreme care to not cause short circuiting when connecting and disconnecting speaker cables This practice should always be performed while the amplifier is turned OFF Powered down Page 9 Trouble Shooting amp Maintenance Troubleshooting The front panel LED is not lit Make sure the rear panel power switch is set to ON I Make sure the power cable fuse has not blown Make sure the T3 15A fuse in the rear of the amplifier has not blown If the amplifier was very hot it may have caused the thermal cut off to activate Turn the amplifier OFF and let it fully cool down 20 minutes or more before turning ON again 5 Ifthe above does not solve the problem then contact CAAS Audio De The amplifier is not passing audio 1 Check that the front panel LED is illuminated 2 Power the amplifier OFF Allow the amplifier to cool before powering it on again 3 Check the speaker cable connections and the input cable connections 4 Ifthe above does not solve the problem then contact CAAS Audio The amplifier is outputting distorted sound Reduce system volume level Check the airflow around the amplifie
10. lobal or local feedback Six bespoke discrete regulated power supplies with over 100 000uF of power supply Separate transformers and power supply for the voltage amplifier and current amplifier The application of RF circuit design layout and stability techniques Ultra low Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Linear phase response with zero feedback essential for a truly open sound with high clarity 10 CAAS Link 12V trigger for automated sleep mode Page 4 Brief Description The Elysian 100 series mono block amplifier is a statement in audio design an elegantly minimalist aesthetically pleasing mono block power amplifier housing a true state of the art ZERO global and ZERO local feedback ultra wide bandwidth Class A operating amplifier circuit The Elysian 100 incorporates CAAS Audio s proprietary short signal path minimal component two stage DC coupled voltage gain topology CSD Coupled Symmetric Drive The Elysian 100 uses a fully symmetric DC coupled design from the input right through to the output By taking advantage of the higher bandwidth speed and lower distortion offered by a two stage fully symmetric topology a true zero feedback system can be employed thus producing one of the most dynamic open transparent and realistic sound you ll ever hear The Elysian 100 s voltage amplifier circuit is based on CAAS Audio s CSD topology The input stage consists of a fully balanced symmetrical differential stag
11. me it is switched on this performance will improve as components settle in The greatest improvement to performance will occur in the first 50 hours of operation After 100 hours or so the amplifier performance will remain consistently high Each time the amplifier is switched on the Elysian 100 will require at least 20 minutes to reach its optimum operating temperature around 50 degrees C Partnering Equipment amp Components The Elysian 100 amplifiers are a perfect match for CAAS Audio s DAS or EAS Take care when choosing a pre amplifier to partner the Elysian 100 If your pre amplifier is a passive unit with high output impedance it may not be best suited to the 30kohm input impedance that the Elysian 100 offers For the best results CAAS Audio recommends partnering the Elysian 100 with a low output impedance pre amplifier 200ohms or less like the Elysian EAS The Elysian 100 has a low output impedance and hence a good to high damping factor therefore speaker cable choice may be less critical than some amplifiers Never the less to maximise the audio performance CAAS Audio recommend keeping speaker cable lengths to an absolute minimum and ensuring that both left and right speaker cables are identical in both length and type The Elysian 100 can drive practically any loudspeaker you can name with exceptional results Therefore we have no real recommendations here except take care with the power rating of your speaker especially fo
12. ollowing routine maintenance should be performed on a periodic basis Clean the exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft dry lint free cloth Do not use alcohol benzene acetone based cleaners or strong commercial cleaners Do not use a cloth made with steel wool or metal polish If the unit is exposed to a dusty environment a low pressure blower may be used to remove dust from its exterior Page 10 Warranty 3 Year Guarantee To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or other injuries the user should not attempt to service the Elysian 100 E100 Please do not open the E100 There are no user serviceable parts inside the E100 Opening the E100 will invalidate any warranty offered Servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel only This warranty is offered in relation to purchases made in the United Kingdom Eire and European Economic Area EEA only and shall be governed by the laws applying in the country in which purchase of the product takes place Consumer statutory rights applying under the laws pertaining in the country of purchase shall not be adversely affected by any terms and conditions contained herein All CAAS Audio products are covered by a standard 3 year manufacturers warranty This covers parts and labour subject to terms amp conditions This warranty is not transferable outside the European Economic Area If a CAAS Audio product is defective in normal domestic use due to a fault in materials or wo
13. r and provide additional space for cooling Make sure speakers are not short circuited Turn the amplifier OFF at the rear mains input and back ON after 20 minutes If the above does not solve the problem then contact CAAS Audio OU SIs The amplifier and other electrical devices in the listening room suddenly lose power 1 Reset the circuit breaker for the listening room The amplifier is continuously running over temperature above 60 degrees C 1 Check the airflow around the amplifier and provide additional space for cooling 2 Make sure that the amplifier is not place near a heat source a radiator etc 3 Turn the amplifier OFF at the rear mains input and back ON after a 20 minutes 4 Ifthe above does not solve the problem then contact CAAS Audio The amplifier is continuously running under temperature below 35 degrees C 1 Check that the amplifier is not placed in a draft or near a cooling fan 2 Turn the amplifier OFF at the rear mains input and back ON after 20 minutes 3 Ifthe above does not solve the problem then contact CAAS Audio The amplifier is turned OFF but the front LED is still illuminated after 1 minute 1 This indicates that the amplifier has been turned ON and then OFF in rapid succession Turn the amplifier back ON and wait for 5 minutes before turning it OFF again Note Visit www caasaudio com for answers to frequently asked questions and additional troubleshooting information Maintenance The f
14. r low impedance speakers as the Elysian 100 is capable of delivering over 200W into low impedance speakers If run at this level for a significant period the amplifier may run too hot and require a period of rest Ground Lift amp Ground Loops The Elysian 100 is not fitted with a ground lift switch CAAS Audio believe the practice of disconnecting grounds to be detrimental to the overall system quality and in some instances dangerous The Elysian 100 has been designed to minimise internal ground loops and reduce the effect of connecting equipment ground loops The Elysian 100 should operate with no audible mains hum If mains hum and or ground noise is present when a pre amp is connected the resulting noise is due to the preceding pre amp and or source component not the Elysian 100 Page 7 Basic Operation Front Panel Overview 1 The Power on LED When the unit is powered on this LED will illuminate Rear Panel Overview AT ee Power Switch z d ON GR 1 CAAS Audio gt o 5 Elysian 100 S N 0015 Se 3 4 Made in PN gt Britain 6 2 Mains Power Switch Unbalanced Single ended Input gold plated RCA socket Balanced Input silver plated XLR socket Balanced Unbalanced select toggle switch Gold plated high current Speaker Output Terminals spade or banana Mains AC Power Inlet amp Fuse just above CAAS Link 1
15. rkmanship CAAS Audio will at its discretion and subject to the terms contained herein either repair or replace it free of charge within a reasonable time after return of such product to CAAS Audio during the warranty period This warranty is offered to the first purchaser only and covers the cost of parts and associated labour required to correct such defects in materials or workmanship arising and advised to your retailer or CAAS Audio during a period of three 3 years from the original date of purchase This Warranty does NOT cover 1 Damage to CAAS Audio products while in possession of a shipper retailer or consumer and not caused by defects in materials or workmanship 2 Damage or defects caused by abnormal or unreasonable use including repairs or alterations of products by a person or company other than CAAS Audio Damage to CAAS Audio products arising due to or from normal wear and tear Damage resulting from misuse neglect abuse accidents acts of nature improper installation improper removal or cleaning 5 Damage resulting from failure to follow the instructions in the user manual or repair or attempted repair by unauthorised personnel or company Initial set up check ups or charges incurred for installation of the product Any cause other than a product defect due to a fault in materials or workmanship Any product where the serial number has been defaced modified or removed Any CAAS Audio product purchased outside the European
16. sk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Only connect cables speaker and or input when the amplifier is powered off at the mains Never connect amp disconnect cables while the amplifier is turned on The amplifier has no output protection as these circuits can degrade the amplifiers performance Do not short the speaker terminal as this could damage the amplifier The amplifier has no input overload protection as these circuits can degrade the overall amplifier performance Take care when connecting input cables and only do so while the amplifier is powered off The amplifier is fitted with over temperature protection The amplifier should never operate at over 60 C however thermal shut off protection will disconnect the amplifier from the mains supply should the temperature rise above 70 C If this happens you will need to wait for the amplifier to cool to below 55 C before it will reset Ventilation requirements must then be checked Page 3 Specification All specifications are subject to change at any time Single Channel Mono block Amplifier Gain Frequency Response Maximum Input Maximum Output Rated Output Peak Output Current Input Impedance Output Impedance Input Sensitivity Speaker Impedance Total Harmonic Distortion Transient Intermodulation Output SNR A WTD Slew rate Output DC Offset Power Consumption Mains Voltage Fuse Rating Operating Temperature Thermal C
17. supplies Four for the voltage amplifier stages and two for the current amplifier output stage Six years of R amp D coupled with novel circuit topologies the most linear components available an attention to detail and a no compromise philosophy has culminated with The Elysian 100 and a giant leap forward in audio reproduction Page 5 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing a CAAS Audio Elysian 100 Power Amplifier The Elysian range have been designed to meet the highest standards of performance sound and build quality The Elysian 100 Mono Block Power Amplifier should arrive in a well packaged box weighing slightly in excess of 10kg This should mean that your Elysian 100 arrives in pristine order If this is not the case please contact CAAS Audio immediately While unpacking please take care to always lift with bent knees and a straight back using your leg muscles to lift in accordance with government HSE guidelines Installation To ensure adequate heat dissipation The Elysian 100 is a single channel power amplifier for use in a stereo system you will require two 2 Elysian 100 amplifiers For use in a 5 1 system you will require five 5 Elysian 100 amplifiers The Elysian is heavily biased towards class A and therefore will need to dissipate significant power as heat For this reason adequate ventilation is mandatory If the Elysian 100 is running too hot to touch you should power off the unit immediately leave time for it
18. ut off Protection Input Connectors CAAS Link Trigger Output Terminals Mains Transformers Dimensions Weight 25 5dB into 8ohms 0 8Hz to gt 300kHz 3dB DC Coupled 10Hz to 50kHz 0 1dB 10V peak 44V peak 100W into 8ohms 1st 20W Class A 200W into 4ohms gt 50A 10ms cycle every 200ms 33kohms single ended RCA 66kohms balanced XLR 0 1ohm 1 6V RMS single ended for 100W output into 8ohms Any output power will vary lt 1 1kHz 100W into 8ohms lt 1 1kHz 200W into 4ohms lt 0 01 1kHz 1W OdBW into 8ohms Too low to measure Better than 90dB OdBW output input grounded 100V us No input filter max output lt 10mV 100W Idle 400W max lt 0 5W trigger high amp power down mode 220V to 240Vac T3 15A 250V slow blow 45 degrees C 55 degrees C 25 35 degrees C above ambient 70 degrees C Reset at 55 degrees C 1 x Unbalanced gold plated RCA 1 x Balanced silver plated XLR 12V DC to turn off OV for on 2 x High current gold plated 1 x 300VA toroidal amp 1 x 50VA toroidal 140mm high 260mm wide 340mm deep 11kg channel The Reference standard E100 features 1 CAAS Audio s proprietary Coupled Symmetric Drive CSD open loop voltage gain topology DEAR capacitance OND detail and dynamic Bespoke Voltage amplifier Perfect Isolating VPI driver stage DC coupled from input to output NO capacitors in the signal path A true zero feedback design NO g
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