SCHEMATIC

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100K Vb
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Studio Phile HA243 4ch Headphone Amp

84107
Rolls Corporation
HA243

PHONE 1/4
C13
1000 UF
PHONE 1/4

PHONE 1/4

PHONE 1/4
JK3.5ST

JK3.5ST

JK3.5ST

JK3.5ST

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Murray, UT
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5968 S 350 W

HA243.SCH
16 March 2011
Stereo Headphone Amplifier
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P4A
P100K X2

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STUDIOPHILE
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10K
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MADE IN USA
10K
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10K

www.rolls.com
10K
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HA243 HEADPHONE
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AMP
A-B A-B A-B A-B
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DPDT

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DPDT
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10K
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LDRR
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MONO-STEREO MONO-STEREO
R24 4.7K
STEREO

1000UF
SW1A

SW2A

SW3A

SW4A
DPDT

DPDT

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SPDT
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SPECIFICATIONS
470
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V+
C2 10U

C4 10U

Input Impedance: 10K Ohms unbalanced

C5 10U
C1 10U

1N4001
D2

Max Input Level: +26 dBV

PHONE 1/4

Input Connectors: RCA, 1/4” and 3.5mm for both A and B inputs
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PHONE 1/4

Outputs: 4: 1/4" TRS Stereo jacks

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JK3.5ST
JK3.5ST

RCAX4

RCAX4

RCAX4

RCAX4

JAPDC
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4: 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS Stereo jacks

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J3D

J3C

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J1
J2

J3A

J3B

Max Gain: 20 dB/Channel

Output Power: 326 mW/side, 652 mW/Channel ( @ 62 Ohms )
WARNING: THE MINIMUM HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE FOR THE HA243 IS 8 Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 3 db
OHMS. THE MAXIMUM HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE IS 1000 OHMS. S/N Ratio: 92 dB
IF YOU CONNECT AND USE THE HA243 WITH A LOWER HEADPHONE IMPED- THD: <.008%
ANCE THAN LISTED ABOVE YOU WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT AND POSSIBLY OTHER IMD: <.008%
EQUIPMENT THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE HA243. Phase Shift (In to Out): less than 10 deg.
Slew Rate: 2 V per microsecond
Crosstalk: - 65 dB
Power VDC
Weight: 1.6 lbs
Size: 6.75” x 1.75” x 4.75”
ROLLS CORPORATION Headphone impedance: 8 Ohms to 1000 Ohms
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

6 75889 02430 2
06/11 Quick Start Guide
 DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION FRONT PANEL
Thank you for your purchase of the Rolls HA243 Stereo Headphone Amplifier. This unit was
designed to provide years of dependable service. Please read this manual carefully to ensure
proper operation.
www.rolls.com MADE IN USA STUDIOPHILE
HA243 HEADPHONE
AMP
The HA243 is a four-channel headphone amplifier with a variety of input options. Including an A-B
A-B A-B A-B
A-B selector switch for each channel. Both 1/4” and 1/8” stereo output jacks for each channel.
RCA, 1/4” and 1/8” stereo inputs for A and B inputs that can be switched to mono.
OUT OUT OUT OUT
INSPECTION
Unpack and inspect the HA243 box and package.
If obvious physical damage is noticed, contact the carrier immediately to make a damage OUT: 1/4” and 1/8” (3.5mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve stereo jacks for connection to a standard
claim. We suggest saving the shipping carton and packing materials for safely transporting pair of headphones.
the unit in the future.
LEVEL: Controls the amount of output signal from the indicated channel.
WARRANTY A-B: Selects between the A or B inputs on the back of the unit.
For complete Warranty information and registration, please visit our website; www.rolls. PWR LED: Indicates that the HA243 is connected to the power supply and is on.
com. Click on the REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY HERE line. Or, complete the Warranty
Registration Card and return it to the factory. REAR PANEL

MONO-STEREO MONO-STEREO
NOTE: THIS MANUAL ASSUMES THE USER HAS A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF AU-
DIO ELECTRONICS, BALANCED AND UNBALANCED CONNECTIONS, AND PROPER
SIGNAL LEVEL SETTING.
A B

POWER: For connection to a Rolls VDC power supply ONLY!!!

A INPUTS: 1/4” , 1/8” or RCA inputs.
B INPUTS: 1/4” , 1/8” or RCA inputs.
MONO-STEREO: Select for the type of input you are using. The channels are indepen-
dant of each other so you can use one channel in mono and the other in stereo.
WARNING
USING THIS PRODUCT AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE
PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. CAUTION: Plugging a mono 1/4” or 1/8” TS plug into the Headphone Out-
USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE puts on the front or rear of the HA243 will cause permanent damage to the unit
In order to use this system safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure because one side would be shorted to ground. Never plug a mono plug into
levels. Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health
any of the Headphone Outputs THE HA243 WILL BE PERMANENTLY DAM-
Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing
damage occurs. 90 dB SPL at 8 hours AGED.
95 dB SPL at 4 hours
100 dB SPL at 2 hours
105 dB SPL at 1 hour This is a TRS or This is a MONO
Tip Tip
110 dB SPL at 1/2 hour stereo jack that jack and should
115 dB SPL at 15 minutes is compatible Ring never be plugged
120 dB SPL - avoid or damage may occur with the HA243 into the Head- Sleeve
Sleeve (ground)
Headphone (ground) phone Output of
Outputs. a HA243.