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Start-Up
• Secure interconnects between the amplifier
and your preamplifier; attach speaker leads
to the appropriate output terminals.
• Attach supplied power cord to rear IEC
inlet of amplifier, and plug other end into
grounded A.C. power receptacle.
• Turn on preamp and all other components;
mute preamp output.
• Press Reference 150 SE front panel control
switch. Green power LED will light.
• Unmute preamplifier output, initiate
source component signal, and adjust gain
as appropriate.
Shut-Down
• Mute preamplifier output.
• Switch Reference 150 SE front panel control
switch to off.
• Turn off preamplifier and then the
associated input source components.
Break-in
All quality stereo equipment benefits from a
break-in period; during this time, the various
components, wiring and solder connections
change as electrical signals pass through
them. While your Reference 150 SE will sound
fantastic out of the box, it will only improve
with continued use.
Important!
After the Reference 150 SE is turned off,
wait at least five minutes before turning
it on again. This allows the large bank of
storage capacitors to drain energy. Not
allowing enough time for this process can
result in blown fuses or other damage to
your amplifier.
Operation