Introduction

The EQ901 Elite is an ultra high performance replacement for existing BOSE 901 Series I/II, III/IV or V/VI Equalizers.  It provides the BOSE 901 specific equalizer curves with four tone variations designed to accommodate a wide range room conditions and recording variations.  The EQ901 Elite is intended to be used with high quality power amplifiers or integrated amplifiers/receivers. Based on the miniDSP 2x4 HD the EQ901 Elite is our flagship equalizer building on our EQ901B series with lower distortion, greater dynamic range and higher fidelity made possible audiophile grade signal processors and DAC output stages

The EQ901 Elite Overview

• The EQ901 Elite Series features four specifically designed equalization curves for unique to each Series I/II, III/IV or V/VI, option selectable.

• Precise 901 equalization is performed digitally in an Analog Devices 400MHz SHARC DSP processor with 24 bit resolution

• Two identical stereo pairs outputs are available allowing for dual active stereo systems (two stereo power amps) or the addition of dual active subwoofers

• Remote selectable tonal characteristics settings:

1.    Normal mode

2.    Enhanced mode

3.    Warm mode

4.    Low frequency reduction

• Remote control for selecting the four tone modes

• Ultra low distortion 2 Vrms output driver stage

• Selectable input sensitivity of 2 Vrms or 4 Vrms

What’s Included

• EQ901 Elite equalizer for your BOSE 901 Series I/II, III/IV or V/VI, option selectable

• Four precision engineered tone adjusted equalization curves

• IR Remote Control for tone mode selection

• External power supply

Typical Connections

Hardware Installation

When audio input and output connections are being made, be sure that all associated equipment is powered off.  When you power the EQ901 Elite on and off be sure that associated equipment is off first. Connect power to the EQ901 Elite before turning associated equipment on.

Remote Control Functions

Tone configurations selected on the remote control:

1.    Normal mode

2.    Enhanced mode

3.    Warm mode

4.    Low frequency reduction

Selecting Tonal Characteristics Modes

Selection of the tone mode is generally a subjective choice based on what sounds best to you.  Technically, Normal mode is the most neutral, Enhanced mode provides a richer sound with more treble and bass, Warm mode adds midrange with slight treble reduction, and Low frequency reduction mode is intended to control bass boom in smaller rooms .

Specifications

• EQ901 Elite platform base: miniDSP 2x4 HD

• Digital Signal Processor Engine: Analog Devices Fixed point DSP SHARC ADSP-21489

• USB controller: XMOS xCORE-200

• Digital to Analog Converter (DAC): AK4626A

• Internal Processing resolution & Sample rate: 32 bit / up to 192 kHz

• Audio Input Connectivity:  RCA, TOSLINK (optical), USB Audio

• Audio Output Connectivity:  Unbalanced output, RCA

• Input / Output Max Levels: In 2Vrms / 4Vrms (jumper-selectable), Out 2Vrms

• Input Impedance: 10 k Ω

• Output Impedance: 560 Ω

• Filtering Technology: FIR + I/IIR

• Dimensions: 27 x 119 x 107 mm

• Power: 12V DC single supply, 2.1 mm round plug, 2.5Watt

• IR Remote: miniDSP Remote

Analog Input Level

The analog audio input levels are switchable between 2 and 4 Vrms to accommodate use with most equipment.  The EQ901 Elite is shipped with the analog input level set to 2 Vrms.

Warranty Terms

This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the invoice date.  Warranty does not cover failure of the product due to incorrect connection or installation, improper or undocumented use, unauthorized servicing, modification or alteration of the unit in any way, or any usage outside of that recommended in this manual.  The customer provides return shipping to Deer Creek Audio. Deer Creek Audio is an Authorized miniDSP dealer.