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ISSUE 2, JUNE ‘97

 

    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

CLASSÉ AUDIO

 

 

CA-150 

 

POWER AMPLIFIER 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

CA-150 

 

OWNER'S MANUAL 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for CA-150

Page 1: ...ISSUE 2 JUNE 97 CLASSÉ AUDIO CA 150 POWER AMPLIFIER CA 150 OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ts of the preamps are the same The same circuit is tailored to different power levels etc Differences between less expensive models and more expensive models are parts quality and compliment power supply extravagance and the amount of filtering etc as well as features and packaging This means that for years Classé has been constantly fine tuning and upgrading this circuit and its application thus ...

Page 3: ...ISSUE 2 JUNE 97 3 CA 150 OWNER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING SET UP 4 GENERAL CONNECTIONS 5 CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS 7 PROTECTION CIRCUIT 8 SPECIFICATIONS 12 ...

Page 4: ...at the rear for tightening the speaker output connectors For optimum sonic performance we recommend the optional CLASSÉ REFERENCE A C LINECORD Consult your dealer regarding this accessory The power transformer in the CA 150 is located at the front center of the unit Ideally a few feet should separate this area from components which potentially could pick up hum These include preamplifiers turntabl...

Page 5: ...CE THE POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD SEE ALSO THE 10 WARRANTY SECTION OF THIS OWNER S MANUAL STEREO Input and output connectors are clearly marked on the back of the amplifier Left Right connections are oriented from the front of the unit Stereo output connections are marked above the connectors Switch stereo mono switch to UP position Units preset at factory for STEREO Use only high quality interconnect...

Page 6: ...input is automatically disconnected MONO output connections are marked below the connectors Repeat the above MONO settings and connections on the second CA 150 to be used for the other channel Please remember that the negative output connection of a bridged amplifier is NOT a ground Do not use a common ground or switchbox set up Do not use with electronic crossovers which have a common ground REMO...

Page 7: ...the rear panels of the CA 150 The balanced connectors are automatically disabled BALANCED INPUTS Switch the REGULAR BALANCED switch to the position marked BALANCED DOWN A balanced preamplifier and balanced interconnects are also required For use with balanced preamplifiers other than Classé the wiring of the 3 pin XLR connectors must be matched to that of the CLASSÉ CA 150 which are wired as follo...

Page 8: ...g audio signal There is also an AC line fuse protecting the unit It is located at the back of the unit immediately to the right side of the AC receptacle see fig 1 page 9 If the protection circuit of the unit is triggered or any of the fuses has blown the FRONT PANEL POWER LED will go to BLINKING GREEN IF THE PROTECTION CIRCUIT HAS BEEN TRIGGERED TURN THE CA 150 OFF After the situation which trigg...

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Page 11: ...ISSUE 2 JUNE 97 11 CLASSÉ AUDIO 5070 Francois Cusson Lachine Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone 514 636 63 85 Fax 514 636 14 28 ...

Page 12: ...hable sculpted one piece handles Available in both Satin Black and Soft Shadow Silver finishes CA 150 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 KHz 0 1 dB Sensitivity 1 15 Volts in for rated output Input Impedance 75 Kohms Output Impedance 0 021 Ohm Gain 29 02 db S N Ratio 132 dBR THD N 0 006 Rated output Stereo Mono 8 Ohms 150 500 Watts 4 Ohms 300 900 Watts Dimensions Gross 22 x 19 1 2 x 10 1...

Page 13: ...roved for the European Community CE mark This means that your Classé product has been subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing and safety tests in the world and have proven to meet or exceed all European Community CE requirements for unit to unit consistency and consumer safety All of us at Classé Audio wish you many years of musical enjoyment As of July 18 1996 Classé Audio has been granted C...

Page 14: ... Audio dealer who will be responsible for contacting Classé with all specifics name of new owner address of new owner serial number of the product of the subsequent sale If the subsequent owner has purchased the product through an authorized Classé Audio dealer and all of the above conditions have been met the new owner will have the benefit of any remaining coverage from the original five year pe...

Page 15: ...ereof CLASSÉ AUDIO INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SET UP OPERATION FAILURE TROUBLESHOOTING OR REPAIR OF THE AMPLIFIER AND OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT USED THEREWITH THIS WARRANTY ALL CLAIMS MADE IN VIRTUE HEREOF AND ALL ISSUES RELATING TO ANY SUCH CLAIM SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC ...

Page 16: ..._____________ AUTHORIZED DEALER________________________________________________________ PURCHASER S NAME_________________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS____________________________________________________________ CITY________________________________STATE PROV ____________________________ COUNTRY________________________ZIP POSTAL CODE__________________________ I BECAME AWARE...

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