Playback Designs SPA-8, User Manual

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SPA-8 User Manual
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THANK YOU
Congratulations and thank you for selecting the Playback Designs SPA-8 Stereo Power Amplifier for your
high-performance music system. We are certain it will provide you with years of listening pleasure. The SPA-8
represents years of our experience and innovation in analog audio designs that have helped establish the
reputation of Playback Designs as a premier audio manufacturer.
Please take a few minutes to read through this user manual prior to using the product. This will help you to
understand the basic functions and unique capabilities of the amplifier. It will also allow you to maximize the
exceptional performance for which it was designed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 Read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place.
 Do not use this apparatus near water.
 Do not block any ventilation openings.
 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, or other apparatus (including pre-
amplifiers and amplifiers) that produce heat.
 Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as bookcases or closed cabinets.
 Unplug this apparatus from the mains during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION TO THE USER
Alteration or modification carried out without appropriate approval may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment.