Getting Connected
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CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord or power the unit off with the back switch before making any connections
to minimize the risk of electric shock and possible loudspeaker damage. Power your amplifier on after all final
connections have been made. NOTE: This is a balanced amplifier and you should NEVER connect either output to a
ground point! Doing so may cause damage to your amplifier and/or connected gear and void warranty repair.
The binding posts that you will find on the STI-v2 series are made of nothing but the best. Each binding post is made
of highly ductile “OFC” copper alloy. Both clamping nuts are built out of one piece, and offers excellent grip. All
metallic surfaces offer a 24-carat gold-plating, and are non magnetic surfaces. The binding post will accept 4mm
banana plugs, spades of 6 and 8mm, and crimped cable ends up to 10 AWG. The easiest connection is made with
banana plugs, but be sure that you use the highest quality that you can find. Make sure that the banana plugs fit
snugly into the terminals. Some inexpensive banana plugs can cause a highly resistive connection which can result in
a noticeably higher distortion output to the connected speakers.
The RCA (unbalanced) jack is made with high quality gold plated copper, and should be properly connected with
interconnects of the same value. The Neutrik XLR (balanced) connectors are the finest balanced connector on the
market, and are the best possible option for connecting your amplifier to your sources.
Using Wyred 4 Sound power and interconnect cables would be a great way to ensure your system is closer to what
we call “our reference”. We offer superior cables at an affordable price. For more information, please visit our website
or send an email to [email protected] .
“Break-in” Period
Your new STI-v2 series amplifier will deliver outstanding performance right out of the box. However, you should plan
on improvements as it reaches its normal operating temperature and once all of the components have a chance to
“settle in”. Our experience has shown that the amplifier has reached its’ potential after the initial 300 hours. You will
find that the initial 100 hours, the amplifier will start to shed the initial “brightness” and somewhat harsh transitions.
During the second 100 hours, the amplifier will start to become more fluid, and smoother overall. The remaining 100
hours is where the lesser of the change happens, and you might still notice improvements over time.
After the initial break in period, your amplifier will be ready to perform within minutes of powering it on.
Troubleshooting
No sound? If you have your input source and speakers connected and you can’t get music to play, check the
following:
1. Verify that the power cord is plugged in and that the outlet is powered up.
2. Check the front panel and make sure that the blue light is on.
3. If the front panel is blue and there still isn’t any sound, put your ear next to the tweeter of your speaker and have
someone turn your amplifier off then on again at the rear switch. You should barely hear a click when the amplifier is
turned on and off
4. If you can hear the amplifier turn on and off, but there still isn’t any sound, make sure you are getting a signal to it.
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