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INTRODUCTION

The Quad 99 power amplifier has an advanced specification. As this unit is
capable of generating extremely high power outputs it is particularly
important that you read the following instructions with particular care.

Although this amplifier has primarily been designed for use with Quad 99
Series components, it may be connected to any preamplifier with an output
level of .775V (0dBu) or higher.

PACKING LIST AND UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT

The packaging contains the following items:

• The 99 Stereo Power Amplifier or 99 Mono Power Amplifier

• One 0.5m 2 core IEC male/female mains lead, QU2005A or one

mains lead QUKES2B or QE2P2S2.

• One 160mm long Ampbus terminated link cable, Q37414A
• Instruction Manual

• Warranty Registration Form

• One set of packing materials comprising:

One set of expanded polystyrene end cheeks
One cardboard carton
One polythene protective bag 

Consult the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment if any of these
items is not present.

Please retain the packing materials for future use or return them to your
dealer. If you decide not to keep the packing, please dispose of it sensibly.
The paper and plastics components are recoverable and may be taken to an
appropriate recovery service.

Please retain the user manual and the information concerning the date and
place of purchase of this equipment for future reference.

GUARANTEE AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Your Quad equipment is guaranteed against any defect in material and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase (proof of purchase
required). We request that you complete and return the enclosed Warranty
Registration Form. This will also enable us to keep you informed of future
Quad products. Within the guarantee period, Quad will undertake
replacement of defective parts free of charge provided that the failure was
not caused by misuse, accident or negligence. Your statutory rights within
the territory in which you purchased the equipment are not affected by this
guarantee. 

Quad carries out a regular review of its products and reserves the right to
adjust the specifications and performance from time to time.

There are no user replaceable or serviceable parts inside this equipment.
Unauthorised attempts to service or modify this product will invalidate the
warranty.

SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS

If your Quad equipment requires servicing you should return it to the dealer
from whom the equipment was purchased. 

If you are abroad and there is no suitable dealer in your area, please contact

Summary of Contents for 99 Stereo Power Amplifier

Page 1: ...TES 2 INTRODUCTION 3 PACKING LIST AND UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT 3 GUARANTEE AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION 3 SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS 4 ACCESSORIES 4 CARE CLEANING 4 SAFETY AND OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS 4...

Page 2: ...interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea...

Page 3: ...components are recoverable and may be taken to an appropriate recovery service Please retain the user manual and the information concerning the date and place of purchase of this equipment for future...

Page 4: ...ith 4mm plugs nor the 4mm plugs themselves CARE AND CLEANING The surface of the equipment may be cleaned with a damp cloth provided that the power has been removed first Solvent based cleaning materia...

Page 5: ...ea for example 220VAC T3 15AL slow blow 5x20mm USA for example 117VAC T6 3AL slow blow 5x20mm You should switch off the equipment and remove the connection to the mains power outlet before changing th...

Page 6: ...not in use Signal Input Connections When the 99 amplifier is used as part of a 99 system you should use the 99 AMPBUS lead provided to connect to the output of the 99 preamplifier or the 99AV processo...

Page 7: ...rs will be used as the left and right channels respectively of a stereo installation as part of a Quad 99 system Place one amplifier on top of the other Each amplifier has two AMPBUS sockets on the re...

Page 8: ...t with a fixed output Connecting Loudspeakers Loudspeaker cables should be carefully prepared The following sketches show the preparation of a speaker cable for use with Quad power amplifiers and loud...

Page 9: ...eries equipment stack the amplifier will be perfectly satisfactory provided there is sufficient ventilation If you are likely to use the amplifier for extended periods at extremely high volume levels...

Page 10: ...light still flashes there is an internal fault and you should return the unit to your dealer for his attention When used with other units When the amplifier is switched on the front panel indicator wi...

Page 11: ...MPBUS connections have been poorly made The cable between the amplifier RCA phono input and the preamplifier is faulty non Quad 99 systems You have selected the wrong input channel on the power amplif...

Page 12: ...way between the two loudspeakers If this is indefinite then the connections to one of the loudspeakers should be reversed When correctly connected the loudspeakers will give a definite centre sound so...

Page 13: ...less than 0 05 Stability Margin Unconditionally stable Amplifier DC Offset less than 10mV Dimensions HxWxD 70x321x310mm Weight 6 25Kg SPECIFICATIONS 99 MONO POWER AMPLIFIER Input Specifications RCA Ph...

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