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CAUTION: 

Never raise the sound volume level too high when using your device with earphones. An excessive 

sound volume level could cause damage to your hearing. 
 

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or water.  

 
Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. If the unit is exposed to moisture, or a foreign object 
gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take the unit to a qualified 
service person for inspection and necessary repairs. 
 
Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component. 
Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions. 
Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself. Follow all operating 
instructions. 
Do not use this unit near water. 
You must allow a minimum 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the unit. Do not place the 
unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings. If the unit is placed in a 
bookcase or cabinet, there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling. Keep the component 
away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other appliance that produces heat. 
 
The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel. 
 
Connect  the  component  to  the  power  outlet  only  with  the  supplied  power  supply  cable  or  an  exact 
equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cable. 
 
Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed, pinched, bent, exposed to heat, or damaged in any way. 
Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where the cord exits the back of the unit.  
 
The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet during a lightning storm or if the unit is to be left 
unused for a long period of time. 
 
Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and/or serviced by a qualified service agency if: 

 

The power supply cord or plug has been damaged. 

 

Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit. 

 

The unit has been exposed to rain. 

 

The unit shows signs of improper operation. 

 

The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way.

 

Summary of Contents for HPA-9

Page 1: ...1 NuPrime STA 9 ...

Page 2: ...r an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by us or parties authorized by us could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two co...

Page 3: ...DANGER Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in death or catastrophic bodily injury WARNING Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in serious bodily injury CAUTION Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in minor bodily injury or property damage NOTE Designates important information that relates t...

Page 4: ...block the ventilation openings If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling Keep the component away from radiators heat registers stoves or any other appliance that produces heat The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel Connect the component to the power outlet only with ...

Page 5: ...ls Instead of the conventional saw tooth configuration NuPrime s patented circuit design uses a naturally occurring analog modulating signal that adds neither noise nor jitter Rather than reverting to off the shelf solutions NuPrime s in house advances have further unlocked the switching amp s potential without the difficulties pure digital switching amplifiers simply cannot avoid in other words t...

Page 6: ...g numbers typically measured at 1 watt In reality when power demands increase so does distortion and noise NuPrime employs patent pending technologies that cancel distortion at every cycle of operation NuPrime amps maintain the same low distortion characteristics at every output level and audio frequency 4 No phase shift Many amps use output filters that create phase shift When phase shifts spatia...

Page 7: ... spacious transparent dynamic and luxuriously textured soundstage has to be heard to believe The STA 9 amplifier is derived from the ULCAM Ultra Linear Class A Module Class D design first introduced in the IDA 8 By joining a powerful high impedance singled ended amplifier circuit in the preamp stage with a well integrated Class D power stage the STA 9 a rich tube like sound with the remarkable spe...

Page 8: ...he STA 9 s frequency response to 50 kHz elevates vocals into emotional experiences similarly instrumental upper registers mimic a live performance s shimmering heights Features Single End Class A D amplifier design Bridgeable allowing switch between stereo or mono mode Enhanced even order harmonic H2 circuitry resembling the most attractive features of tubed amp sound without its drawbacks and lim...

Page 9: ...low level detail and a fully revealed fully dimensional soundstage against a backdrop of mile deep silence Specifications Inputs RCA Un Balanced input x 1 XLR Balanced input x 1 Outputs Stereo Speaker Out x 1 or Mono Speaker Out x 1 Power 2 X 120W 1 X 290W 8 4 Ohms Peak Output Power 2 X 280W 1 X 320W 8 4 Ohms Input Impedance 47k Ohms Gain x 22 Signal to Noise Ratio 80dB at 1W 10W 100W THD N 0 02 S...

Page 10: ...ge Selector Make sure that the AC voltage selector switch at the bottom of the unit is switched to the appropriate voltage for your country All STA 9s are shipped with the switch set to 230V AC in order to prevent accidental damage Turn ON the AC power switch at the rear of the unit The STA 9 will now be in standby mode Blue LED indicator lights up on the front panel Stereo Connection ...

Page 11: ...e 3 Connect stereo speakers to the output terminals Mono Connection 1 Make sure the Stereo Mono switch is switched properly to MONO 2 Choose either XLR balance or RCA Unbalance connection from the source Gray out inputs do not work under MONO mode 3 Connect mono speaker to the output terminals Gray out output terminals do not work under MONO mode ...

Page 12: ...NuPrime Service Center located in the U S If you purchased the product outside of the U S deliver the product to any NuPrime Authorized Importer in the country where you purchased the product Be aware however that not all countries have NuPrime Authorized Service Providers NASP and not all Authorized Service Providers outside the country of purchase have all parts or replacement units for the prod...

Page 13: ...PONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAGE TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH NUPRIME PRODUCTS AND ANY FAILURE TO MAINTAIN T...

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