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Page 1: ...Liquid Fire Headphone Amplifier TM TM ...
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Page 3: ...nd Then insert the dummy load into the 1 jack Verify that you still have music If you do remove the headphones and turn the volume to approximately of its rotation Leave the amp in this condition for as long as needed to reach 150 hours of full operation At this point and not before this point will the amplifier reach the level of performance enabling you to accurately judge its sound quality and ...
Page 4: ...e protection circuitry we have built into your amp waits another 20 seconds before connecting the headphones In an effort to provide further protection for your precious headphones the Liquid Fire s output has twin tuned offset detectors one for each channel that disconnect the headphones virtually instantaneously if for any reason the DC at the output gets to a level even remotely dangerous to th...
Page 5: ...LLI AUDIO LIQUID FIRE HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER IS NOW READY FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT Important notes Due to the extreme levels of resolving capability of the Liquid Fire you will likely notice changes in the amp s performance in the first half hour or so after turn on even after considerable break in this is normal All audio components are subject to this wake up period though few will demonstrate this pheno...
Page 6: ...AN HE series choice of jacks will depend on your other equipment and listening tastes There will be of course be some users who prefer to listen very loudly to low impedance headphones In this case just plug them into the Number 1 jack to use the maximum output of the amp WARNING DUE TO THE EXTREMELY NATURAL SOUND OF THE CAVALLI AUDIO LIQUID FIRE THE LISTENER MAY NOT EXPERIENCE EXTREME VOLUME LEVE...
Page 7: ...io LLC Page 7 of 12 Liquid Fire Headphone Amplifier Controls Jacks and Indicators Power Switch High Output Jack Low Output Jack Volume Control Heater Warm Up LED Headphone Connect LED Standby Switch Power Inlet Left Input Right Input ...
Page 8: ...rs of operation before they begin to sound normal Generally new tubes will sound thin and perhaps a bit strident for about 50 hours relaxing and filling out from there As lower notes are achieved added warmth and liquidity may be perceived as well as fullness and more open sound to your favorite music Enjoy the transition Tube Matching It is not necessary to closely match tubes in the Liquid Fire ...
Page 9: ...ks and then it should operate without issues for the life of your amplifier What about those tweaky things like cables power cords better feet and such that I ve heard so much about Everyone has an opinion on this one and we can say without a doubt that at this level of performance every change makes a difference The extent to which this change is an improvement is of course the subject of much de...
Page 10: ...tered or missing serial numbers will be considered counterfeit product Cavalli Audio will not repair or in any way indemnify any counterfeit or cloned product Now that you ve read all that and we assume that you have in fact read the above essential verbiage we re hoping and trusting that you have found reading this owner s document to have been both useful and entertaining enhancing your ability ...
Page 11: ...R COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS EVEN IF CAVALLI AUDIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY IN NO EVENT WILL CAVALLI AUDIO S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF USE OF THE PRODUCT THAT EXCEEDS THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE APPL...
Page 12: ...Power Sources Make sure that the voltage frequency stated on the back label on your amplifier is compatible the line mains voltage in your location Grounding The electrical ground in this amplifier is an important safety feature Do not defeat ground with special plugs power cords etc Doing so will void your warranty Power Cords If you use your own power cord use one that meets the standards of you...
