Introduction
Naim Audio products are conceived with performance as the top priority. Careful
installation will help ensure that their full potential is achieved. This manual covers
the SNAXO active crossovers. It begins with some general installation notes. Product
specific information begins in Section 3.
1 Connections
It is important for both safety and performance that any
standard cables supplied with Naim Audio products are
not modified.
1.1 Interconnect Cables
Interconnect plugs and sockets should be kept clean and free
from corrosion. The easiest way to clean them is to switch off
the equipment, pull the plugs out of their sockets, and push
them back in again. Contact cleaners and “enhancers” should
not be used as the film they deposit may degrade the sound.
2 General Installation
Naim equipment is designed to offer the finest
performance possible avoiding compromise wherever
practical. This can lead to circumstances that may
be unfamiliar. The notes that follow contain advice
specifically related to Naim equipment as well as more
general warnings about the use of domestic audio
products. Please read them carefully.
2.1 Siting The Equipment
In order to reduce the risk of hum audible from the
loudspeakers, power supplies and power amplifiers should be
located a reasonable distance away from other equipment. The
maximum separation distance for connected equipment is that
allowed by the standard interconnect lead.
2.2 Switching On
Source components and power supplies should be switched on
before power amplifiers. Always switch amplifiers off and wait
a minute before connecting or disconnecting any leads. Always
use the power switch on the product rather than a mains outlet
switch.
2.3 Running In
Naim equipment takes a considerable time to run in before
it performs at its best. The duration varies, but under some
conditions the sound may continue to improve for over a
month. Better and more consistent performance will be
achieved if the system is left switched on for long periods. It is
worth remembering however that equipment left connected to
the mains can be damaged by lightning.
2.4 Radio Interference
In some circumstances, depending on where you live and the
earthing arrangements in your home, you may experience radio
frequency interference. Controls on broadcasting in some
territories allow very high levels of radio frequency radiation
and both the choice and exact siting of equipment may be
critical. Susceptibility to radio frequency interference is related
to the wide internal bandwidth necessary for high sound
quality. A radio frequency filter kit is available for some Naim
equipment but sound quality will be progressively compromised
as more elements of the kit are fitted.
2.5 Lightning Precautions
Your Naim hi-fi system can be damaged by lightning and should
be turned off and disconnected from the mains when there is
risk of lightning strike.
2.6 Problems?
Consumer protection varies from country to country. In
most territories a retailer must be prepared to take back
any equipment he has sold if it cannot be made to work
satisfactorily. A problem may be due to a fault in the system or
its installation so it is essential to make full use of your dealer’s
diagnostic skills. Please contact your local distributor, or Naim
Audio directly, if any difficulties cannot be resolved.
Some Naim equipment is made in special versions for
different territories and this makes it impracticable to arrange
international guarantees. Please establish the local guarantee
arrangements with your retailer. Contact Naim Audio directly
for help and advice if necessary.
2.7 Service and Updates
It is essential that repairs and updates are only carried out by
an authorised Naim retailer or at the factory by Naim itself.
Many components are custom made, tested or matched and
appropriate replacements are often unobtainable from other
sources.
Direct contact to Naim for service or update information should
be made initially through Customer Services:
Tel:
+44 (0)1722 426600
Email:
Please quote the product serial number (found on its rear panel)
in all correspondence.
