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To avoid sudden jumps in volume that may damage your loudspeakers, always reduce the
amplifier’s volume setting to minimum before changing the gain setting.
23. Switch on the rear panel mains switches on the other two amplifiers and then press their front panel
On
buttons. Allow 30 seconds for the units to stabilise.
If you are using another maker’s power amplifiers, follow the start-up procedure in the maker’s user
manual.
24. If you are using German Physiks power amplifiers, follow the procedure above to set their gains to the
same as that selected for the integrated amplifier, which at this stage should be 0dB.
If you are using another maker’s power amplifiers, their gains must be set to be the same as that of the
integrated amplifier. Refer to the user manual for instructions. Check whether the amplifier should be
switched off when the gain is changed. You may have to adjust the integrated amplifier’s gain setting to
match the power amplifiers. Failure to set the same gain on all amplifiers will result in a serious frequency
imbalance
25. Start the music source playing, then slowly turn the
Volum
e control clockwise until a comfortable
listening level is achieved.
We suggest that you experiment with the gain settings to find the one that produces the sound most to
your taste. To avoid sudden jumps in volume, always reduce the preamplifier volume setting to minimum
before changing the amplifier gain setting. As the amplifier’s sound may change during the first few days
of use as it settles down, we recommend that you listen to the gain settings again after this to confirm that
you have found the one you like best.
