Boulder Integrated Amplifier 865 User manual
Boulder
865 Integrated Amplifier
Instruction Manual
10/1/07
Boulder Amplifiers, Inc.
3235 Prairie Ave.
Boulder, CO 80301
www.boulderamp.com
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Boulder 865 Integrated Amplifier Rear Panel
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Placement of the 865 Integrated Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Connecting to the Mains Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Connecting a Balanced Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Connecting an Unbalanced Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Connecting the Auxiliary Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Connecting the Auxiliary Outputs to a Component with Balanced Inputs. . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Connecting the Auxiliary Outputs to a Component with Unbalanced Inputs . . . . . . . 1-7
Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Connecting Your Loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Setting the Boulderlink Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
OPERATION
Powering Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Input Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Mute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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REMOTE CONTROL
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Volume, Balance and Mute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
PROGRAMMING
Input Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Input Level Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Input Balance Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Theater Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Start Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Programming by the Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Auxiliary Outputs Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Boulderlink ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Remote ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Boulderlink Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
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BOULDERLINK
Connecting the Boulderlink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Connecting 800 Series to 1000 or 2000 Series with Boulderlink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Setting Boulderlink Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Setting Boulderlink ID Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Power up via Boulderlink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Boulderlink Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
RECORDING
Connecting a Recording Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
APPENDIX
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
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GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of the Boulder 865 Integrated
Amplifier, the finest integrated amplifier in the world. We at Boulder are
certain it will provide years of listening pleasure.
QUICK START
To get started listening, you will need to connect the 865 as both an
amplifier and preamplifier. Please take note of the following.
WARNING: Because the volume control is connected optically, it
has no stops and it is tempting to spin it. DO THIS ONLY WITH THE
POWER OFF! It must be given the respect you would any other volume
control, as it has the ability to get loud very quickly. By the time you have
turned it up to -40.0 dB with a source turned on, you should be hearing
some music. If not, do not increase the volume until you have solved
this problem. See the troubleshooting section on page 7-3.
For the 865 to work properly, the Boulderlink MASTER/SLAVE
switch should be set to MASTER in most instances. See page 1-9.
A thorough reading of this manual prior to use and set up will
greatly enhance your enjoyment of the 865 Integrated Amplifier.
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1-1
PLACEMENT OF THE 865 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Your Boulder 865 Integrated Amplifier is designed to reduce the
effects that external magnetic and radio fields (RF) have on its internal
circuitry. While placement is not critical, known magnetic fields should
be avoided. Line of sight from the listening position is necessary for the
remote control to function properly.
Because the 865 is heavy, a solid, stable surface should be used. As
it will generate heat, there should be good air circulation around the
heatsinks.
You may want to maintain access to the rear panel for cable
changes.
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CONNECTING TO THE MAINS OUTLET
Your 865 Integrated Amplifier is supplied with a mains power cord
suitable for the location where it was purchased. It is constructed of a
large enough wire gauge and a cable plug appropriate for the mains
voltage in your location. Do not substitute another power cable.
The exact voltage and frequency range is indicated on the rear
panel. Make certain that the mains voltage in your area is within the
specifications shown.
WARNING: If the voltage shown on the 865 rear panel is not the
same as the voltage in your area, DO NOT connect the amplifier to AC
mains. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IMMEDIATELY.
Once the 865 is connected to a live mains outlet and the mains
power switch is turned on, the front panel indicator will be illuminated.
The indicator will be of varying color, showing that the supervising
microprocessor is powered up and ready.
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POLARITY
Please note that the 865 Integrated Amplifier conforms to the
standard of Pin 2 as the positive or ”hot” pin for all analog balanced
inputs and outputs.
CONNECTING A BALANCED ANALOG SOURCE
To realize the greatest sonic potential of your 865 Integrated Amplifier,
use balanced connections whenever possible. Balanced cables reduce
interference from magnetic and RF sources to an absolute minimum.
Connect each line source to one of the four inputs provided. Later,
you will be able to program each input with the source’s name, so you
may want to make a list as you connect them.
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