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PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
Budget a suitable space in which to place the SSA-300 Amplifier.
This space should also be free of excessive heat or dust and large enough to permit easy flow of cool air to the top,
bottom and sides of the unit. Avoid locating the
SSA-300
Amplifier where it will be exposed to direct sunlight,
excessive humidity or moisture.
WARNING:
To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Before Power-up
Check and make sure the power button is switched off and the Logo light is off, then attach the grounded IEC power
cable jack to the IEC plug. Keep the power off until all other system connections are completed.
Check that the mains voltage printed on the back of the unit corresponds to the line voltage of the territory you
intend to connect your
SSA-300
Amplifier.
Delayed Turn On and Protective Circuitry
To avoid the turn-on transients generated by some preamplifiers, the
SSA-300
provides a 20 second delay before
connects the output terminals. The protective circuit will also disconnect the load if significant DC is present at the
output. In case of heat sink overheating, the unit switches off (power off) and does not turn on again until the
temperature drops to normal.
Input Connections
Conventional shielded RCA (Unbalanced) or XLR (Balanced) type cables should be used to connect the amplifier‟s
input jacks to the
preamplifier‟s output
Good quality connectors provide added assurance against signal degradation due to contact corrosion. Regardless
of cable or connector material, verify that the contacts are clean, a
nd that the plug‟s outer shield is tight on the jack,
to avoid hum.
On long cable runs, keep the left and right cables close together, and avoid running them parallel to AC power
wiring to minimize hum pick up.
Output Connections
To preserve the high damping factor of the
SSA-300
Amplifier and to minimize power loss, the use of at least 16
gauge speaker wires is recommended, especially for speakers of less than 8 ohms impedance, or for wire runs of 5
meters or more.
Your dealer can advise you on the wide variety of premium cables available from specialty manufacturers. The gold
plated output binding posts on the
SSA-300
are of the
“2-way” type, and will accept single banana plugs, spade
plugs.
Be sure to follow proper phasing relationships when connecting the speakers, FOR STEREO OPERATION, the
amplifier “+”, or RED terminal, must be connected to the speaker‟s “+”, or RED terminal, and the amplifier‟s “--“, or
BLACK terminal must be
connected to the speakers “--" or BLACK terminal. Speaker cables identify one conductor
from the other by the wire color, or by marking or coloring the insulation.
How to Avoid Damages
A good operating practice is to turn off all equipment before any connections or disconnections are made.
Do not, under any circumstances, connect or disconnect equipment when power is turned on. If you insist on
connecting or disconnecting while power is turned on, you should be aware that the design of the RCA plug
generates a large transient when inserting the plug.
This could damage both the speakers and the amplifier.