Bel Canto Design eVo2iTM User Manual

eVo2i

™

Two Channel Integrated Audio Amplifier

Bel Canto Design, LTD.

212 Third Avenue North

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]
www.belcantodesign.com
[e-mail]

©2002-2004 Bel Canto Design, LTD

User's Guide

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Please take a moment to fill out your warranty regis­tration sheet. Returning this registration validates
your warranty. This information will not be sold or
released outside Bel Canto. Your comments and sug­gestions help us continue to improve upon our prod­ucts and services.

Bel Canto products are automatically covered by a
90 day factory warranty. With no additional cost,
you have the option to extend your warranty by com­pleting and returning the enclosed warranty registra­tion form within 30 days of purchase, along with a
copy of the original sales receipt from an authorized
Bel Canto dealer. This will ensure prompt warranty
coverage. This warranty is only valid to the original

owner who has returned the warranty sheet along
with a copy of the original sales receipt, covering all
internal parts and workmanship. This warranty is
void if damage is due to abuse, neglect, or unautho­rized modification. The cost associated with the
return of this unit is the sole responsibility of the
owner.

Bel Canto products are uniquely identified with a
serial number on the back panel of each unit. This
number is required to validate your warranty. Please
reference the serial number if service is required. If
you have any questions, comments, or if we can be
of service, please contact us Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT/USA.

Warranty Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Initial Setup and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front Panel & Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Back Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Loudspeaker Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setup Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Thank you for purchasing the Bel Canto Design eVo2i. Your eVo2i is designed to main­tain very high value, setting the benchmark for design, quality and sonic performance
while maintaining our heritage of musicality and realism.

eVo2i

Two-Channel Integrated Audio Amplifier

™

The power supply on the eVo2i is preset
for the proper national voltage. The
power cable should have the correct
plug for your local power system. If you
believe this to not be true, please con­tact your dealer immediately.

Warning!

Do not connect power to this
preamplifier yet!

This integrated amplifier, like any electri­cal component, can be dangerous and
cause injury unless correct handling pro­cedures are observed and used. Before
powering this preamplifier it is neces­sary to read and follow proper setup
and procedures.

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Unpacking

Power Connection

eVo2i box contents include the following:

1 (one) - eVo2i Integrated Amplifier

1 (one) - eVo2i User’s Guide

1 (one) - Power cord

1 (one) - Remote Control

Carefully unpack each piece and check
for shipping damage. If there is any
damage, or if anything is missing,
please contact your dealer, distributor or
Bel Canto Design.

IMPORTANT: Save all packing
materials as the packing is spe-

cially designed to protect the
unit during transportation or shipping. If
the packaging becomes lost or dam­aged, please contact your dealer, dis­tributor or Bel Canto before attempting
to transport your unit.

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Because the eVo2i runs cool it can be
placed in many system locations without
compromise. We do not recommend
placing weights or other objects directly
on the eVo2i. This may mar or scratch
the chassis finish. Do not use harsh
chemicals when cleaning the outside of
your eVo2i.

Single Ended RCA and Balanced XLR
connectors are available. XLR jacks
allow balanced hookup using the stan­dard pin configuration:

Pin 1 Ground
Pin 2 Input +
Pin 3 Input -

• The elegant simplicity of the signal path
and gain stage allows the eVo2i to pre­serve audio signal quality. Audio Grade
decoupling capacitors and resistors, star
grounding and careful signal routing insure
that low-level signals are preserved.

• Input processing provides one balanced
XLR connection, three RCA jack connec­tions and Tape In. Tape Output is an RCA
output with an active audio-grade buffer to
isolate the internal signal bus from the tape
output. Line out RCA connection offers flexi­bility of use with a sub woofer, external
amplifier for bi-amping or outboard signal
processor.

• The volume control is a precision analog
stepped attenuator controlled by a micro­controller. This device provides extremely
low noise and distortion coupled with high
accuracy. The sonic quality is superior to
the best potentiometers and insures no
wear.

• High efficiency Digital Power Processing
eVo power amplifier.

• Efficiency >90% insures cool operation.

• THD and IMD <0.05%

• Damping Factor >100

• High thermal stability in all stages

• Fully regulated, low noise supplies for all
analog stages

• Soft clipping with uncompromised low
level distortion performance

• Ultra-low power dissipation for ‘green’
amplification

• Protection circuitry outside signal path

• Programmable features allow you to dis­able (except TAPE), name and set volume
for listening and soft mute levels for ALL
inputs individually

• The eVo2i powers on in Soft Mute Mode.
Soft Mute Mode is a fully adjustable setting
that also can be selected as a muting
option during regular listening.

Placement and Initial Setup

Design Features

IMPORTANT: Make all connections before powering your unit.