9) Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other appliances that produce heat. Also avoid putting the unit in the direct rays of the sun.
10)Foreign Material - Care should be taken to prevent objects from falling into and liquids from spilling into the
unit. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
11) Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzene.
12) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
Getting Started
About Your Foz XT-R: To obtain high performance from a modern phonograph system, the tonearm and
pickup cartridge must be properly adjusted to within a few thousands of an inch to minimize the effect of axial tilt.
Axial tilt is when the cartridge needle of the turntable is not perpendicular to the record groove. In addition, a low
dB channel separation of the cartridge can result in crosstalk. Crosstalk is simply the stereo signal from the left
side leaking into the right side, and the stereo signal from the right side leaking into the left side. Jim Fosgate, the
author of the Foz XT-R unit, has designed an elegant electronic circuit to compensate for crosstalk and axial tilt.
The XT-R represents a breakthrough since axial tilt and crosstalk is not mitigated thru the traditional method of
physical adjustment, the compensation is electronic. The XT-R incorporates signal cancellation to reduce inter
channel crosstalk. This is the same technique that is used in high separation surround processors. The XT-R
corrects for a misaligned stylus or cantilever, misaligned generator, misaligned tone arm azimuth (axial tilt). It also
reduces crosstalk from cross coupling of the generator coils or tone arm wiring. This works with moving magnet,
moving iron, and moving coil cartridges. The XT-R will compensate for up to 7 degrees of axial tilt and can
improve channel separation to a maximum of 40dB. The result will be an improvement in stereo imaging.
Foz’s (Jim Fosgate) designing credentials span decades of patented circuits both in digital and analog.Countless
man-hours of working with every possible major circuit approach to car stereo, surround processors, tube
amplifiers, preamplifiers, phono preamplifiers and other accessories was not just explored, but designed, built,
and auditioned by Foz himself.
Construction and Testing: Like every Black Ice Audio product, your XT-R has been carefully hand-crafted,
using precision mechanical parts. Electronic components and assembly procedures are similar to those used in
the manufacture of scientific equipment and musical instruments. To assure consistent performance, your XT-R is
visually inspected at several assembly points, test run, electronically tested and sound evaluated prior to
shipment. This time-consuming perfectionist approach in the design and manufacture of audio equipment is
intended to provide the best in musical satisfaction with lasting value.
Packaging: Save all the packaging in a dry place. Your Foz XT-R is a precision electronic instrument and
should be properly packaged any time shipment is made. You may have occasion to return the unit to the factory
for service or shipment of the unit may be required for some other situation. The original packaging may save
your investment from unnecessary damage, delay and expense.
Unpacking: The Foz XT-R is packed within an impact absorbing foam wrap that holds the unit in place.
Because of the unit weight and because it is a precision electronic instrument, reasonable care should be taken
when unpacking the unit and preparing it for use. The carton should be set upright in the center of the work area
and outer carton's top flaps can be lifted up. Lift out the foam on top of the XT-R. The XT-R can be lifted out of the
box and the plastic wrap removed.
Accessories: 1 AC Power Cord
