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TAP-X Autoformer Pre-Amplifier System

User Manual

Thank you for choosing the TAP-X pre-amplifier. Your ownership experience is very

important to us so if at any time you have any questions please contact us directly at:

(604)538-9812

www.bentaudio.com

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Summary of Contents for TAP-X

Page 1: ...plifier System User Manual Thank you for choosing the TAP X pre amplifier Your ownership experience is very important to us so if at any time you have any questions please contact us directly at 604 538 9812 www bentaudio com ...

Page 2: ...into the signal path to perform these functions Another significant benefit of the Autoformer is the way it treats impedances the load your source sees and the drive to your amplifier As the volume level is turned down to typical listening levels the output of the TAP X does a better and better job of driving cables and amplifiers From an impedance point of view the TAP X looks much like an active...

Page 3: ...n to a full featured unit Sub Output This separate buffered and volume controlled output is not part of a single input unit See below for a full description of this feature Switchable Buffer Stage See below for a full description of this feature One other difference of note is that the single input unit runs on a 9Vdc power supply while the full featured unit uses a 12VAC power supply As long as y...

Page 4: ... located just like a traditional active pre amp would be located in your rack close to the source components CD Player Phono stage etc This is nice because it keeps the multiple cables needed from sources to the TAP X nice and short Note that this is the opposite of traditional resistor based passive pre amp s where the pre amp to amp cable length must be kept VERY short for best performance and i...

Page 5: ...ub connection so that you do not need to be at all concerned with a long cable connecting the pre amp to the subwoofer amp affecting the main output s 100 passive signal path If you are bi amping then use this output to feed the bass amp in the system Note the sub output is still full range and does not have a crossover function that would be part of your subwoofer system Step 3 Connect the TAPE O...

Page 6: ...ircuit power supply Power draw is low so just plug the supply into the same power conditioner you use for your source components If you run your system directly from the wall supply then just plug the TAP X s power supply into the same wall outlets or power strip used Connect the other end of the power cable cable into the PWR jack on the back of the TAP X The display will light up The following i...

Page 7: ...ost often this is used to program an input connected to a home theater processor so that the input will jump to level 54 unity gain when that input is selected As a non HT input is once again selected the level jumps back to the prior level setting A level 54 setting connects the input jack directly to the output jack An alternate level can also be used if you d like Each time that source is selec...

Page 8: ...ton toggles between mute and normal volume modes When the mute led is on the system is muted The mute button on the remote also toggles mute mode Adjusting volume via the remote or the volume knob resets the TAP X to not muted Left Channel Volume Display This numeric led displays the current volume of the left channel In Mute Mode the display reads double dashes The lowest volume level level 1 is ...

Page 9: ... yet to find a system where I like buffer mode better than 100 passive mode with the primary source It s really added as a helper in case any of your additional lower quality sources have trouble driving a passive pre amp Buffer mode selection is automatically stored for each input in non volatile memory so it will be saved after power is lost This way each source will remember its preferred mode ...

Page 10: ...y the volume knob on the front of the pre amp Volume UP Down and The volume up and down buttons step the volume up or down 1 step 1db per button press or if held down continuously they continuously adjust volume Balance Left Right and The Balance Left Right buttons step the volume levels to adjust the balance This adjustment moves the sound to the right or left side by 1 volume step per button pre...

Page 11: ...e Arlon PCB Material used for Signal Path Circuit Boards Extreme quality relays rated for billions of operations Modular Design for minimum internal wiring keeping the signal path VERY clean Expansion modules connect via fiber optic cables no chance of ground loops Entire Control System enters sleep mode after each command NO clock noise Endurance A Minimum of Mechanical Parts Maintenance free ope...

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