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Hooking Up Your
System
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Hooking Up Your Architect
Amplifier
What you’ll need:
1. The Architect Model 110, Model 210 or Model 210ES.
2. RCA audio hook-up cables.
3. Plenty of speaker wire to reach all of your speakers.
4. Source unit(s) such as multi-zone controller, receiver, or
preamplifier.
5. Although you can set the speaker optimization controls by
ear, a real-time audio analyzer such as the AudioControl
Industrial SA-3052 is very helpful.
6. (Optional) A balanced line driver if you are going to mount
the Architect more than 20 feet from the pre-amp.
Installation: The Long Version
What follows is a step-by-step guide to integrating the
Architect Model 110/210/210ES into your multi-zone system.
If it seems overly detailed, please forgive us. We would rather
tell you too much than too little.
First, check your new Architect for any shipping damage.
We pack ‘em pretty securely, but it’s a vicious world out there
and anything can happen twixt Mountlake Terrace, Washing
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ton and your installation.
Placement
The Architect Model 110/210/210ES is a very efficient
amplifier, but it does need some breathing room to operate
properly. Make certain that the air vents on the top of the
Architect are not blocked and have at least 1/2” of air space.
Also make certain that heat sensitive components such as
DVD players, media servers, or cable boxes are not placed di
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rectly on top of the Architect. Just as a reminder, you should
avoid putting any leaky potted plants or sticks of butter on
the audio equipment stack.
AudioControl Maestro M4 Processor
with 2nd and 3rd zone audio outputs
