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WARNING:  

Do not expose this amplifier to moisture or excessive humidity, and do not use  

it outdoors. Fire hazard may result.

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended 
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the 
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electrical shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of important operating maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:  

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not open the amplifier’s chassis or 

remove any of its screws. Contact Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems or your dealer if you 
have service needs.

Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems is a registered trademark of Dan D’Agostino Master  
Audio Systems. The information in this owner’s manual is subject to change without notice. 
Current Version 1.1 of this manual was produced by the Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems 
engineering, sales and marketing departments.

The information in this manual is the sole property of Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems. 
Any reproduction in whole or part without the expressed written permission of Dan D’Agostino 
Master Audio Systems is prohibited. No material herein may be transmitted in any way including 
either electronic or mechanical methods for any purpose without expressed written permission 
of Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems.

LEGAL NOTIFICATIONS

Package contents 

If any of the following items are missing, please contact your dealer:
 

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1 Progression monoblock amplifier encased in protective packaging

 

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1 owner’s manual

 

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1 pair of white lifting gloves

 

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1 microfiber cleaning cloth

 

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1 AC power cord

PACKAGE CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

Unpacking the Progression monoblock amplifier from the shipping box 

Two adults are recommended for lifting the nearly 125-pound amplifier from the shipping box. 
Position the shipping box so that one person stands at the front of the amplifier and one person 
stands at the back of the amplifier. Both people need to grab a pair of the cardboard handle 
cutouts (one pair located at the front of the amplifier and one pair located at the back of the 
amplifier) and simultaneously lift the amplifier straight up, out of the carton. Bend and lift with 
your knees, not your back. Please move it to a location near the place where it will be installed 
and remove the outer foam blocks and protective plastic covering. We recommend you remove 
all jewelry including watches, rings and belts from your person to avoid damage to the exterior of 
the amplifier during the removal and installation. 

Installation requirements 

The surface that will support the Progression monoblock amplifier must be capable of safely holding 
the nearly 125-pound weight of each amplifier.

Adequate ventilation must be provided for the amplifier. There should be at least 3 inches of 
clearance on each side of the amplifier and 3 inches of clearance at the top, and the bottom vents 
of the amplifier must not be obstructed by thick carpet, dust, etc. We recommend that the amplifier 
be installed in an open equipment rack or on amplifier stands to assure proper ventilation. The 
amplifier may be installed in a closed cabinet or in an equipment closet, but the cabinet or closet must 
be designed with substantial ventilation at top and bottom; active ventilation (i.e., powered fans) is 
preferred. Do not place the amplifier directly on a carpeted floor.

For best possible sound quality and maximum output, we recommend you connect each pair of 
Progression monoblock amplifiers to a dedicated 15-amp outlet. 

If you need to return the amplifier for service 

If you should need to send the Progression monoblock amplifier back to us for service, be sure 
to use the original box and materials for shipment.

Before you ship the amplifier, unplug it from the wall and let it cool down for 6 hours. To protect 
the finish during shipping, return the amplifier to its original plastic shipping wrap. Make sure the 
amp is completely cool and has not been plugged in for 6 hours before you do this. Wrapping 
the amplifier when it is warm will cause the plastic to leech into the amplifier’s surface and will 
permanently damage the finish. 

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Summary of Contents for Monoblock amplifier

Page 1: ...PROGRESSION MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIER OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...sults A core belief of mine is that power is essential to great sound reproduction With the ability to deliver 2 000 watts into a 2 ohm load the Progression Mono offers something magical to a speaker Of course it will play loud but it is the control of the speaker drivers that I was after The Progression Mono maximizes the performance of your preferred speaker delivering intimate musical details t...

Page 3: ...nt of the amplifier and one person stands at the back of the amplifier Both people need to grab a pair of the cardboard handle cutouts one pair located at the front of the amplifier and one pair located at the back of the amplifier and simultaneously lift the amplifier straight up out of the carton Bend and lift with your knees not your back Please move it to a location near the place where it wil...

Page 4: ...s We recommend the use of a high quality balanced XLR audio interconnect cable with the Progression amplifier If your preamp does not offer XLR output use a high quality RCA to XLR adapter Connect the XLR cable to the input by pushing the cable onto the jack To release the XLR cable push on the small tab on the end of the jack then grasp the cable by the plug and gently pull it out Never grasp int...

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Page 6: ...ice and the preamp and between the preamp and the amplifier If this restores sound replace the defective cables 7 If all of these steps fail to restore sound consult your dealer for service TROUBLESHOOTING Initial power up of the amplifier Move the rear panel power breaker switch to the up position to place the amplifier in standby mode The main power button is located on the front underside edge ...

Page 7: ... left cables to make sure they match 5 Try using a different source device If the alternate source device delivers sound in both channels it is likely the original source device is defective 6 If possible try using a different preamp If the alternate preamp delivers sound in both channels it is likely the original preamp is defective 7 If all of these steps fail to restore sound consult your deale...

Page 8: ...ontact Dan D Agostino Master Audio Systems for a replacement 6 If the product must be shipped back to Dan D Agostino Master Audio Systems for warranty service the customer shall pay shipping costs Dan D Agostino Master Audio Systems will pay for return shipping 7 Before shipping the product to Dan D Agostino Master Audio Systems for service the customer must first obtain a Return Authorization RA ...

Page 9: ...tion about Dan D Agostino Master Audio Systems please visit www dandagostino com 2016 DAN D AGOSTINO MASTER AUDIO SYSTEMS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BUILT BY HAND IN THE USA USING USA MACHINISTS VENDORS AND PARTS PROCUREMENT ...

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