Ion Power DAC
User Guide
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Installation and Set-up
The EXOGAL Ion is a power accessory unique in the world of high-end audio. Make sure
you read this section! It contains important information that you need to know before
you incorporate the Ion into your system!
Unpacking
Use care in unpacking your EXOGAL Ion. Inspect it for any shipping damage and call your dealer
immediately if any is found.
Speaker Connections
Use only high-quality speaker cables and take great care not to short the Plus (+) and Minus (-)
inputs while the unit is powered on. The EXOGAL
Ion’s
binding posts will accept bare wires up to 12
gauge with 12mm (1/2”) of stripped insulation,
standard banana jacks, or spade lugs of size X.
Speaker Relationship to Ground
The EXOGAL Ion PowerDAC speaker outputs are similar to the outputs of traditional amplifiers
when used in a "bridged" mode. When used with speakers (as intended) connect the Red (+) of the
speaker to the Red (+) of the Ion (and vice versa with the Black (-)).
WARNING
: If you connect test or measurement equipment to your Ion you must ensure that
the Ground leads of your equipment are isolated from AC or Earth Ground. Failure to observe this
precaution has the potential to damage the Ion's output section and will void your warranty.
Do not, under any circumstances, connect the Ion PowerDAC's Red(+) or Black(+) speaker output to the
AC or Earth ground of your system. The speaker outputs are designed to "float" and grounding either
side may damage the output circuitry.
Before Connecting AC Power
Do not plug your EXOGAL Ion PowerDAC into an AC outlet if you find shipping damage!
In the Box
Provided with the EXOGAL Ion PowerDAC:
Ion PowerDAC Unit
AC power adapter
IEC Power cord for the country in which the Ion PowerDAC is purchased
We advise saving all packing materials so that the unit can be easily and safely shipped if the need
arises.
Do not tip the unit onto the back panel. This can damage to the input and/or output connectors.
