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Power Up
Your power inlet has been set for the voltage you specified.
1)
Insert the power cord.
2)
Press the
standby switch
on the
power inlet at the rear of the amplifier
. The
power switch
on the front panel should light white
. The heater and output LEDs should be completely
off.
3)
Pushing the power switch turns the amp on (see notes below about “The Power Switch”).
The amplifier will “awaken” and prepare itself for safe operation in the following sequence
(refer to enclosed diagram):
a)
Heaters turn on and the Heater Warm-Up LED glows red -- 20 second delay in
process to protect vacuum tubes.
b)
After 20 seconds:
i.
Rail voltages are applied.
ii.
The vacuum tube “heater LED” glows white.
iii.
The “Headphone Connect LED” glows red. 20 second delay in process to
protect your headphones.
c)
After 20 seconds the output delay LED glows white, announcing that YOUR CAVALLI
AUDIO LIQUID GLASS HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER IS NOW READY FOR YOUR
ENJOYMENT!
Important notes:
Due to the extreme levels of resolving capability of the Liquid Glass®, 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 phenomenon as acutely as the
Liquid Glass®. This is simply another aspect of living with extreme audio performance.
Enjoy!
In order to insure product as well as vacuum tube longevity the power circuitry in your
Liquid Glass headphone amplifier will not let you cycle the power on and off rapidly. If
you turn off the power, the amp will safely recycle through the entire 40 second start
up. This prevents damage that may be caused by sudden changes to and improper
cycling of the power ... or in case of unexpected occurrences like power outages,
accidental power disconnect, etc.
If your amplifier does not follow this startup sequence or if the output relay LED never
turns yellow, this indicates a problem. Please contact Cavalli Audio customer service at
.
