XTZ SA-1, Manual

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Introduction
We would like to thank you for buying the SA-1 amplifier. The electrical design of the amplifier offers the
ultimate in sound reproduction. In order to utilize your new device in the best possible way, please read
this manual carefully before using it for the first time. It often takes some effort and patience to make a HiFi
system sound its best. If you don't have any previous experience from this kind of installations, please feel
free to contact our free of charge support and we will help you. (See Support on the last page of this manual)
Safety instructions
Switch off your amplifier before connecting to your sound source. Make sure that the signal cables have a
strong connection to the signal source.
Make sure that the electronics are not exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light. Listening
to high sound pressure levels over a longer period of time may harm your hearing. To avoid hearing
damage do not listen to high sound levels over a longer period of time.
Placing the unit
Allow adequate ventilation. Do not place the unit on a soft surface like a carpet. Do not place it in an enclosed
position such a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the air-flow through the ventilation slots.
AC Power
(230V / 115V)
To power the unit, connect the supplied power cord to the unit and a standard AC power outlet. The unit itself
recognizes the prevailing voltage so you don‘t need to adjust it to your local voltage level. In standby mode
the amplifier consumes less than 0.2W.
Connections
(Noise issues)
To ensure a safe management of the amplifier and speakers, always only connect and disconnect
signal cables and speaker cables when the amplifier is shut off with the main switch on the back side.
Always use signal and speaker cables as short as possible and of good quality. Long signal cables of poor
quality works as antennas, and might in some cases create noise. Earth ground is often used to reduce noise
from electrical interference from outside the casing, however in some cases where several electrical devices
which are connected to the same grounding grid can create loops that pick up interference i.e. ground loops.
There are a couple of ways to fix this problem:
• Use the same power strip / power outlet for the interfering equipment.
• Use short as possible signal cables of high quality to minimize resistance and impedance.
Trademarks
ICEpower is a registered trademark of ICEpower a/s
XTZ is a trademark of XTZ Group AB
Cleaning the
product
Switch off all components of your system when cleaning any of the components. Clean surfaces with a soft
dry cloth only.