Unison Research S6 Black Edition

Introductie:

S6 Black Edition
Introduzione Unison Research®

viert dit met een speciale editie van zijn vlaggenschipproducten
succes: Simply Italy, Triode 25 en S6. De Black Edition beschikt over technische prestaties en
nog krachtiger geluid en voorzien van een nieuw ontwerp: houten frontpaneel
glanzende lak, zwarte gun metallic afwerkingen en nieuwe grafische afbeeldingen.
Overzicht
Om de S6 te verbeteren hebben we zijn sterke punten benut en onszelf verder gepusht
race naar een steeds hogere geluidskwaliteit.
De circuits zijn herzien in het signaalpad en in het beheer van de
voedingen, die opnieuw de doelstellingen overtreffen die al in de S6 New zijn bereikt. De kracht
het is nu 40W, 15% meer dan het standaardmodel. De voorspanning van de eindbuizen
van het vermogen is volledig herzien om de condensator en weerstand te elimineren
van kathode.
Het ingangsselectiecircuit is op dezelfde manier geïmplementeerd
technologie ontworpen voor onze meest waardevolle en uiterst zorgvuldige apparaten
werd zowel in het ontwerp van de massapaden als in de scheiding van de massapaden geplaatst
kanalen. Het kostbare audiosignaal wordt waar mogelijk beschermd via hoogwaardige coaxkabels.
De S6 Black Edition-versterker kan de meest veeleisende gebruikers tevreden stellen:
 structuur van Dual Mono-versterkingen;
 Kathodecondensator Minder technologie;
 SUB-uitvoer is niet beperkt in frequentie en behoudt hetzelfde timbre
van de versterker;
 ingangsselectiecircuit geïmplementeerd met behulp van microrelais en de
Retour GND-technologie;
 naast de 4 analoge ingangen is de nieuwe aanwezig in de versterker
DAC3, die nog 3 digitale ingangen toevoegt; USB (PCM tot
384 kHz, native DSD tot 256x en DoP tot 128x), Tos-link en SPDIF tot
Standaard 192 kHz.
Technische diepgaande analyse
De eerste S6 werd in 2001 in zijn historische versie geboren en kenmerkte zich door polarisatie
zelfvooroordeel. In 2011 werd de S6 New geïntroduceerd, met dubbele mono en enkele versterking
gemengde bias, auto-bias en grid-negatief, klep voor klep verstelbaar. Vandaag
met de speciale Black Edition is de auto-bias volledig geëlimineerd.
De versterker is gemaakt met uitsluitend Gold Lion buizen: twee dubbels
ECC83 triodes voor het voorversterkingsgedeelte, zes KT77 voor de versterking
stroom. Het gebruik van zorgvuldig op elkaar afgestemde eerste keus Gold Lion-ventielen
Hiermee kunt u superieure technische en akoestische prestaties verkrijgen.
De eerste signaaltriode heeft geen enkele vorm van terugkoppeling, maar is gepolariseerd
profiterend van ionische polarisatie, toegepast en verfijnd door Unison Research®
Voor
decennia. Deze polarisatie en de afwezigheid van feedback stellen ons in staat om een
betere microdetails en een natuurlijk en dynamisch geluid.
De eindversterkerbuizen zijn voorgespannen met behulp van een speciale voeding
negatieve netspanning, zoals in de Simply 845. Dit type polarisatie
staat toe dat u geen elektrolytische condensatoren gebruikt op de kathodes van de eindbuizen,
het vermijden van faseverschuiving en “kleuring” van de condensator op lage frequenties. Daar
De frequentierespons kan zich dus uitstrekken tot de laagste harmonischen van het audiospectrum.
Alle eindbuizen werken in klasse A, ultralineaire modus
genomen tegen 20%. De uitgangstransformator, gemaakt met behulp van 7 secties wikkelingen,
is gedimensioneerd voor maximale vermogensoverdracht bij een impedantie van 6Ω, in
om zo goed mogelijk aan te sluiten bij de behoeften van de sprekers.
Het brandstofsysteem is aanzienlijk verbeterd, waardoor de
anodespanning van elke klep om hun onafhankelijkheid te garanderen. Bovendien waren ze dat ook
strategisch geplaatste polypropyleencondensatoren toegevoegd aan de voeding,
verbetering van de transiënte respons en signaaldynamiek.
Het circuit dat de ingangen selecteert, is ontworpen met obsessieve aandacht voor
verkrijg een hoge stilte en een optimale kanaalscheiding. Het gebruik van micro
Met het relais met vergulde zilveren contacten kunt u een stabiel contact in de behuizing garanderen
tijd en om overspraak met andere aangesloten, niet-geselecteerde bronnen te voorkomen
naar de versterker. De retourmassa’s van de ingangen zijn geïmplementeerd met
Retour GND-technologie, die een individueel pad en lengte kan garanderen
per inzending verlaagd.
Technische specificaties
 Geleverd vermogen: 40W in 6Ω
 Doorlaatband (-1dB): 15Hz – 30kHz
 Signaalbuizen: 2 x ECC83 Gold Lion
 Eindtrap: parallel van 3 x KT77 Gold Lion voor elk kanaal
 Bias: pure klasse A in het ultralineaire gebied bij 20% (eindbuizen van
stroom)
 Ingangen: 4 RCA-lijn, 1 USB, 1 SPDIF, 1 Toslink
 Uitgangen: 1 RCA-subwoofer (stereo)
 Afmetingen (x y z): 35 x 49 x 22 cm
 Gewicht: 25kg

Manual

Contents
Introduction 7
Unpacking and installation 9
Valve fitting 10
Operation 13
Controls, connections and settings 13
Bias setting 15
Remote control 16
Safety and maintenance 16
Cleaning the amplifier 17
Technical specifications 19
Troubleshooting, servicing and warranty 21
Declaration of conformity 38

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Introduction
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing the Unison Research® S6 Black Edition
valve amplifier – a product from A.R.I.A. Advanced Research In Audio S.r.l.
Unison Research® has decided to celebrate with a special edition his most successful
products. The Black Edition features more advanced technical and sonic performance,
with a new look.
The circuitry has been revised in the signal path and power management, again
surpassing the milestones already achieved in the S6. Power output is now 40W, 15%
more than the standard model. The polarisation of the power output valves has been
completely revised to eliminate the capacitor and cathode resistor.
The input selection circuit has been implemented using the same technology designed
for our most valuable equipment and extreme care has been taken in the design of the
ground paths and channel separation. The valuable audio signal, where possible, travels
protected in high-quality coaxial cables.
Every Unison Research®
product is the accomplishment of our long experience in audio
electronic design. Each of our products is the fruit of our passion for building unique and
valuable pieces of audio equipment in which traditional craftsmanship and advanced
electronics join together in harmony.
Unison Research®
uses only the finest components and materials. Each product is
carefully inspected and tested at various stages of the production process to satisfy our
own high reliability and quality standards.
All the wood parts are hand made in wood by expert craftsmen and finished exclusively
with natural organic lacquers. As well as giving a very pleasing appearance to the eyes,
the wood also benefits sound quality by helping to dampen resonance in the metal
chassis.
Please read and follow all warnings and instructions in this user manual and all those
indicated on the unit to get the best performance from your S6 Black Edition for many
years to come.

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Unpacking and installation
Unpacking
Please make sure that the packaging is undamaged and the product has not suffered
rough handling during transportation. If this is the case, we strongly recommend you to
contact your authorised Unison Research®
dealer for advice before installing the unit.
Keep all packaging materials: every time you will need to transport your S6 Black
Edition, its original purpose-designed carton will provide the safest protection and you
will also help to protect the environment.
Carefully remove your amplifier and all the accessories from the box.
Inside the package you will find:
 1 Unison Research® S6 Black Edition amplifier
 1 Power supply cable
 1 User manual
 6 KT77 Gold Lion valves
 2 ECC83/12AX7 Gold Lion valves
 1 Allen key
 1 IR remote control
Installation drivers and the DAC user manual can be downloaded from the Unison
Research®
website on the S6 Black Edition page.
Important notice
After unpacking, please allow the S6 Black Edition to adapt to the room temperature
for some hours before operating. This time is needed to prevent any possible damage
due to condensation which can eventually form during transportation. Please note that
condensation can form every time the amplifier is moved between cold and warm places.
Installation
Your S6 Black Edition should be placed on a flat surface in a safe place, out of the
reach of children. Adequate clearance (at least 5cm) must be left above and around the
device to guarantee good ventilation.
We also suggest to leave enough free space behind your S6 Black Edition to allow the
connecting cables sufficient room to bend without forcing or straining them, and we
strongly recommend not to place the device directly on the top of a power amplifier or,
in general, close to any source of heat.
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Valves fitting
S6 Black Edition is supplied with two protective cages for the valves. This can be
removed to allow valve fitting and replacement. To remove the cage, proceed as follows.
Unscrew the two M4 screws on the rear of the cage with the Allen key provided, when
the valve cage is free from the screws, lift it from the rear.
Fit the valves into their corresponding sockets (valve V1 to position V1 etc.), noting the
position of the guide (or pins) which ensure the correct orientation for each valve.
When fitting (or removing) valves, use firm but gentle pressure. Never use force!
V1L/R: ECC83/12AX7
V2L/R: KT77
V3L/R: KT77
V4L/R: KT77

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Important
Please make sure that all the sources and amplifier are switched off before insert valves
or doing every input or output connection. Insert the valves into the corresponding
sockets, taking care to observe the insertion key and the indications on them.
Power sources
The S6 Black Edition is set at the Unison Research®
factory to the correct mains
voltage of the country it is shipped to. Before switching on the amplifier, please check
that the mains voltage indicated on the rear panel corresponds to the mains voltage in
your area.
Never connect the S6 Black Edition to AC mains if the local voltage doesn’t match the
value indicated on the S6 Black Edition!
The mains fuses are located in the built-in fuse-holder in the IEC mains socket on the
rear panel.
Important safety notes
The mains voltage setting may not be changed by the user. Always replace fuses only
with new ones of the same type and value.
The S6 Black Edition must be connected to a mains socket outlet with an efficient
earth connection.
Unplug the S6 Black Edition during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
Refer all servicing to authorised service personnel. Servicing is required when the S6
Black Edition has been damaged in any way (e.g. the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged), any liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into it, it has been exposed
to rain or moisture, it does not operate correctly, any smoke or unusual smell is coming
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Operation
Before switching on verify that all inputs/outputs are properly connected; ensure also
the volume control is at the minimum (fully anti-clockwise) position.
After switching on, allow around 30 second for the valves to stabilise and begin
operating before turning up the volume control.
The unit will give its best listening performance when fully warmed-up, which takes
around 15 minutes from switch-on.
When switching from one source signal to another and before switching off the unit, we
suggest turning down the volume.
Controls, connections and settings
1 2 3 4
1. Input selector
2. Switch on/off
3. Remote control receiver
4. Volume control
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1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Right Loudspeaker output
2. Left Loudspeaker output
3. Main AC Inlet
4. Sub Out
5. Analog Inputs
6. Digital Inputs (Usb, Optical, S/Pdif)

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Bias setting
To ensure long valve life, it is recommended to check the bias after each power-on.
Manual bias calibration is done individually for each channel and for each individual
valve.
By pressing the button on the left marked V2 L or R the corresponding instrument
indicator will move to the scale, at the same time by acting on the corresponding
potentiometer V2 L or R cause the instrument needle to be positioned exactly in the
centre between the green zone and the red zone of the scale.
This whole operation must then also be performed with V3 L or R and V4 L or R.
It is advisable to repeat the whole calibration cycle again, for since the final stage is a
parallel single ended there is a small interaction between the final valves.
ATTENTION
The potentiometers act on the bias even if the buttons are not pressed and the device
is switched off. If you think for any reason that the bias has been altered, repeat the Bias
set procedure.
A reduced current at the output valves (the meter needle in the green area) reduces the
output power and increases the distortion. An excessive current (needle in the red zone)
drastically reduces the output valves life. A change in the line voltage can cause a
variation in the bias.
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Remote control
The amplifier is equipped with a ready-to-use infrared remote control for volume
control. Replace the battery only with other of the same type (CR2032).
Fuses
The values for the mains fuses are:
 6,3AT/250V voltage 100V/120V/130V
 3,15AT/250V voltage 220V/230V/240V
Safety and maintenance
Do not open the amplifier!
High voltages are present inside! There are no user serviceable parts inside, and all
service operations should be undertaken only by an Authorized Service Centre.
Please note that any service work or modification to the unit carried out by unauthorised
personnel will invalidate the warranty. For any service enquiries, please contact your
dealer in the first instance.
Do not spill any liquid into the amplifier! If that should happen, switch off immediately
and remove the mains plug from the wall. Take the amplifier to an Authorized Service
Centre for checking.
When inserting the mains plug into the wall socket or mains outlet, make sure the
On/Off switch on the unit is in the Off position.
If you do not intend to use the unit for a long period, remove the mains plug from the
mains supply.
NEVER switch on the unit if it is covered!
Never attempt to remove the valves when the unit is switched on! If you need to remove
and replace the valves, do it only when the valves are cold, the unit is switched off and
the AC cable has been unplugged from the amplifier.
Replace valves exclusively with others of the same type, possibly selected.
Avoid shocks and vibrations to the unit, which can damage and reduce the life of the
valves.
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Cleaning the amplifier
Cleaning the unit should take place only when it is switched off and the valves are cold.
Use a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents or alcohol-based detergents. Do not rub hard
the silkscreen printings.
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Technical specifications
Type Valve Power Amplifier
Valves V1L/R: ECC83/12AX7
V2L/R, V3L/R, V4L/R: KT77
Operating Mode Pure Class A
Output Stage Triple parallel single-ended
Bias Fixed, partially user-adjustable
Inputs 4 Analog inputs
3 Digital inputs (Usb, Optical, S/Pdif)
Output Power 40W on 6Ω
Input Impedance 47kΩ Unbalanced
Outputs Speaker outputs
Sub Out line level, not filtered
Output Impedance 6Ω
Power Consumption 265VA approximately
Dimensions 35 x 49 x 22 cm (w x d x h)
14 x 19.3 x 8.7 inches (w x d x h)
Net Weight 25kg (55lbs)
Main Fuse 6.3AT slow blow (100V-120V)
3.15AT slow blow (220V-240V)
DAC
Converter Sabre ES9018K2M
USB PCM up to 384kHz
DSD native up to 256x
DoP up to 128x
Tos-link Up to 192kHz
S/PDIF Up to 192kHz

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Troubleshooting, servicing and warranty
All Unison Research®
products are built to the highest possible standards and they’re
subjected to numerous strict quality checks. If your S6 Black Edition does not seem
to be working properly, please check this list of possible causes before submitting the
product for repair.
The S6 Black Edition does not power
up
Ensure the S6 Black Edition is connected to the
mains power supply correctly.
Ensure that there is mains power at the socket.
Check the fuse in the IEC socket on the S6 Black
Edition.
There is no sound from the system Check that your amplifier is switched on.
Check that the correct input has been selected on
your amplifier.
Ensure that your source is not muted.
Ensure that the loudspeakers are connected
correctly and are not defective.
There is no sound on one channel Check bias on bias meter.
Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
Check that input cable is connected correctly.
Distorted sound on one or both channels Check bias on bias meter.
Servicing
If you encounter a problem that you are unable to solve, please contact your local
Unison Research®
dealer: in the website www.unisonresearch.com you can find our
official partners. If the dealer is also unable to solve the problem, the unit will be
returned to the Unison Research®
distributor in your country.
Warranty
Repairs will only be made under warranty if the unit is returned to your local dealer or
distributor for your country correctly packed in its original packaging. Unison Research®
takes no responsibility for defects or damage arising from accident, misuse, abuse, wear
and tear, neglect or unauthorized repair, adjustment and/or modification. The valves
have a 90-day warranty from the purchase date of the amplifier.