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Table of Contents
Unpacking and Placement ................................................................. 6
Unpacking .......................................................................................................... 6
Placement .......................................................................................................... 6
Ventilation ........................................................................................................... 6
Operating Voltage .............................................................................. 7
note the serial number ....................................................................................... 7
amplifier bottom-panel label ..................................................................... 7
A Quick Start ...................................................................................... 8
Special Design Features ..................................................................... 10
Multiple power supplies ................................................................................... 10
Low impedance power supply ....................................................................... 10
Balanced inputs ............................................................................................... 10
Robust output stage ......................................................................................... 10
Extensive protection ......................................................................................... 10
Home THX Audio System certification .............................................................. 11
Front Panel ......................................................................................... 12
Rear Panel ......................................................................................... 14
communication cable ............................................................................. 15
Remote turn-on tip polarity ...................................................................... 15
Bridged Operation ............................................................................. 18
Bridging Explained ........................................................................................... 18
Balanced Bridging ........................................................................................... 18
Balanced Bridging Kit ............................................................................... 19
Single-Ended Bridging ...................................................................................... 20
Single-Ended Bridging Kit .......................................................................... 21
Biamplification .................................................................................. 23
Balanced Y-adapter ................................................................................. 23
Care & M aintenance ........................................................................ 24
U.S. and Can adian Warranty .............................................................. 25
90-Day Limited Warranty .................................................................................. 25
Five Year Extended Warranty ........................................................................... 25
Obtaining Service ............................................................................. 26
Specifications .................................................................................... 27
Dimensions ....................................................................................... 28
Installation Notes .............................................................................. 29