User Manual · 2025 Edition
Thank you for purchasing this Audes product. To use it safely, please read and follow the instructions in this manual at all times.
To use the TT-3200DC safely, please read and follow the instructions below at all times.
The instructions in this section refer to risks that can lead to serious injury or death.
The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Removing any panel exposes uninsulated dangerous voltage, which can cause electric shock and serious injury. If the unit malfunctions, contact your authorised dealer or the manufacturer for service.
Check the unit's weight (37 kg) before handling it, and take precautions so it cannot fall: a drop can cause permanent damage and injury. Place it on a firm surface; on a shelf, make sure the shelf can carry the load. Rubber feet keep it from sliding.
Make sure your mains voltage matches the one shown on the rear panel next to the AC inlet. A different voltage can permanently damage the unit and cause fire. Do not use plug adapters, do not change the outlet sockets, and use fuses only of the rating shown next to the AC inlet.
Do not bend cords excessively or place them near sources of heat, and never use a cord that is damaged: it can cause electric shock or fire. This applies to the cord that feeds the conditioner and to every cord feeding connected equipment.
Do not place containers of liquid on the unit or expose it to rain or excessive humidity. Clean only with a dry cloth, and never handle the unit or insert plugs with wet hands. After rapid heating or cooling, such as during transport, wait several hours before switching on so any condensation can dry completely.
Disconnect the unit from the mains if it will not be used for a long period, and during a thunderstorm or lightning.
Compliance. Audes LLC OÜ declares that this equipment was manufactured in compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU.
Disposal. This unit is electrical equipment and must not be put in general waste. Follow your local guidelines for the disposal and recycling of electrical equipment.
Select a number on the photo, or a name in the list, to see what each part does.
Indicates the current flowing through the power conditioner.
Indicates the voltage supplied to the power conditioner.
Indicates the current flowing through the Group 2 transformer.
Lights up once the power conditioner is switched on.
Lights up once the Group 2 transformer is switched on.
Turns the unit on and off.
Turns the Group 2 transformer on and off.
Connect the power cord of a piece of equipment here to supply it from the main transformer.
The inlet for the supplied power cord.
Shows the model name and the serial number of the unit.
Connect the power cord of a piece of equipment here to supply it from the Group 2 transformer.
The TT-3200DC supplies electrical power to high-end and Hi-Fi AV equipment. Its main elements are two toroidal transformers designed and developed by Audes, which isolate your equipment from the domestic network.
Feeds the four Group 1 outlets. Output voltages are symmetrical with respect to an artificial centre tap connected to the PE (earth) contact of each socket.
Feeds the four Group 2 outlets, intended for low-power devices with switched-mode power supplies (SMPS). SMPS can introduce distortion that adversely affects analogue devices on the same source; devices on Group 1 are isolated from devices on Group 2.
The toroidal transformers are designed to filter noise from the mains using controlled leakage inductance and capacitance. All outlet sockets are fully isolated from the mains.
Protects the unit from direct current present in the mains, significantly reducing transformer hum caused by DC offset for quieter operation.
At switch-on, the main transformer draws a high inrush current while its core magnetises. A special ballast resistor limits this surge, so other equipment on the same electrical network remains unaffected.
The unit is protected by a thermal circuit breaker. In addition, each transformer switches off if it reaches 90 °C and reconnects automatically once it has cooled to 75 °C.
The design minimises electromagnetic radiation despite the high power rating, but do not place the unit close to turntables or phono stages to avoid potential interference. Place it on a stable, flat surface that gives proper support and airflow.
Before connecting, verify that your mains voltage matches the voltage required by the unit, shown on the label on the back of the conditioner next to the AC inlet.
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the unit. The live wire (L) in the AC inlet is marked by a small white dot in the corner of the inlet.
Make sure the unit is switched off before inserting the plug into the wall outlet, then press the Main Switch. The front-panel LED indicators light up and the voltmeter shows the mains voltage. Use the Group 2 Switch on the back panel to turn the Group 2 transformer on or off.
Note: the Group 2 outlets will not work unless the power conditioner has first been turned on with the Main Switch.
You do not need to switch the unit off to connect AV equipment. Connect all devices with switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) to the Group 2 outlets; this is strongly recommended. If your system has no SMPS devices, the Group 2 outlets can safely power other equipment, provided the total load does not exceed 200 W.
Because the output sockets are galvanically isolated from the neutral wire, plugs can be inserted in either orientation. For consistency, we recommend keeping the same orientation for all connected devices.
Check these points first. If the problem persists, contact your authorised dealer or Audes.
Audes reserves the right to change technical specifications without notice.
The TT-3200DC comes with a two-year warranty against defects in parts and assembly, from the moment of purchase. Keep your receipt or invoice as proof of purchase.
Product issues caused strictly by defects in parts and assembly. The warranty does not cover issues caused by misuse, unauthorised modifications, tampering or acts of God.
Audes LLC OÜ chooses whether to replace defective parts with new or refurbished parts, or to replace the complete product with a new or refurbished one. Parts or products replaced under warranty become the property of Audes.
The owner is responsible for the product's safety in transit and for all transport costs to and from inspection and repair. Ship it in the original packaging or equivalent protection; Audes is not liable for transit damage. Audes may deem packaging inadequate even if the product arrives undamaged, and will then replace it with original packaging at the owner's cost. Keep the original packaging for at least the warranty period.