DD-8+ Power
Owner’s Manual
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Installation Considerations
To ensure optimal performance, pay particular attention to the instructions below and to other precautions that
appear throughout this user guide.
DO install the DD-8+ on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or shelf. The DD-8+ can also be installed in a
standard 19-inch equipment rack using the rack-mount ears included with the product.
DO select a dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight.
DO NOT install the DD-8+ on a surface that is unstable or unable to support all four feet.
DO NOT expose the DD-8+ to high temperatures, humidity, steam, smoke, dampness or excessive dust. Avoid
installing the amplifier near radiators and other heat-producing appliances.
DO NOT install the DD-8+ near unshielded TV or FM antennas, cable TV decoders, or other RF-emitting devices
that might cause interference.
DO NOT place the DD-8+ on a thick rug or carpet, or cover the ventilation holes in the chassis, as this might
prevent proper cooling.
DO NOT place the DD-8+ on a windowsill or any location exposed to direct sunlight.
Installation Options
The DD-8+ is shipped without feet or rack ears installed. Both are included in the packaging and you will need to
install one or the other depending upon the type of installation/mounting required. If the DD-8+ is to be placed
on a shelf or audio furniture, you will need to attach the four plastic feet to the bottom of the amplifier using a
#2 Philips screwdriver and the included hardware. (See Figure 1) If the DD-8+ is be mounted into an equipment
rack, you will need to attach the two metal rack ears to the left and right sides of the amplifier using the included
T-10 Torx key. (See Figure 2)
Figure 2. Rack Ears Installation
Figure 1. Feet Installation
NOTE: If multiple DD-8+’s are to be rack mounted together, it is acceptable to “flat stack” them one atop the
other in adjacent rack spaces without additional ventilation spaces left in between them. However, in some
installations or in heavy usage scenarios where multiple channels are consistently driven at high outputs
for long periods of time, it might be necessary to leave one empty rack space between the amplifiers in
order to assist with heat dissipation and prevent thermal protection due to overheating.
GETTING STARTED
