Extremely loud music have the potential to cause damage to the human auditory system. The human
perception of loudness is linked to the level of distortion and because the Steinway Lyngdorf Model D
Music System is capable of reproducing very high sound pressure levels without any audible distortion,
there is a risk that you may expose your ears to sound levels that are higher than you realise.
Prolonged or regular exposure to high sound pressure levels could permanently impair your hearing.
It is for that reason that we repeat our advice to exercise caution when using a volume level in excess
of 88 on the volume display scale. If in doubt - please reduce the playback volume.
As mentioned earlier in this handbook, a volume control level of 88 corresponds to full output power
when playing ordinary CDs containing popular music. Some CDs - especially classical recordings - have
a lower general signal level and may need a volume setting above 88 to reach a sufficiently high
playback level.
If you hear any distortion during playback you must immediately reduce the volume level.
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