Polaris Project User Manual

Project
Polaris
th
USER MANUAL – May 10 2021
WWW.GARAGE1217.COM
(R1.2 PCB ONLY)
WARNING:
Although Project Polaris runs at a generally safe 48VDC, Injury from improper assembly is quite possible. The main danger
comes from installing the polarized capacitors backwards as they can only be installed in one direction much like a battery
(more detail on capacitor installation comes later in this manual) If a capacitor is installed backwards, it may burst resulti ng
in burns or eye injury. If you are not experienced in electronics or electronic kit assembly, it would be wise to have an
experienced electronics person review your work before powering the unit on. Upon first power up, wear eye
protection and be wary of any burning smells or electrical noises such as loud pops or buzzes
If using low impedance headphones with power ratings of 300mW or lower, there is a chance you could blow out the drivers
if left playing at high levels – unattended. At high power levels an SPL of over 120dB may be reached in efficient
headphones which is harmful to your hearing. Project Polaris is a very high powered headphone amplifier – use caution and
common sense. High output headphone amplifiers like Polaris are designed to power very demanding headphones or
provide all the headroom you could want with more efficient designs, not to see if you can get your jawbone to rattle.
GARAGE1217.COM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR INJURY, PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AS THE RESULT OF ASSEMBLY OR USE OF THIS "DO IT YOURSELF" KIT. POLARIS IS
CONSIDERED A HOBBY LEVEL PRODUCT. IT CONTAINS NO ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATIONS AND IS NOT ADVERTISED AS SUCH. USE AT YOUR OWN RIS K.