04_ DEFINITION DC10A OWNER’S MANUAL
AMPLIFIeR cHoIce
Consult the product specification as this clearly shows the acceptable power range for amplifier matching to your speakers.
The high peak power handling of Tannoy loudspeakers permits responsible use with more powerful amplifiers - please read
the Warranty.
As with all loudspeaker systems, the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity. Care should be taken to
avoid overdriving any amplifier, as this will cause output overload resulting in ‘clipping’ or distortion within the output signal.
This, if done for any extended period, will cause damage to the speakers.
Generally an amplifier of higher power that is running hard, but free of distortion, will do less damage to the loudspeaker than
a lower power amplifier continually clipping. Remember also that a high powered amplifier running at less than 90% of output
power generally sounds a great deal better than a lower powered example struggling to achieve 100%. An amplifier with
insufficient drive capability will not allow the full performance of the loudspeakers to be realised.
cABLe cHoIce
Always use the best quality of cable available within your budget. High quality audio signals passing from the amplifier to
the loudspeaker are unusual in their demands on the cable. Wide dynamic range and frequency bandwidth information
has to coexist with the ability to transmit peak currents of at least 10 amps, without incurring any loss or signal impairment.
This explains why the sound quality of the information reproduced by the loudspeakers is so dependent on the physical
properties of the cables connecting them to the amplifier.
We would recommend that you always keep the cable runs the same length for left and right speakers. Remember, cable
construction can affect the sound quality so be prepared to experiment to find a cable that suits your ear and audio system.
UnPAcKInG
To unpack the loudspeakers from their boxes remove tape from the top then fold the flaps right back before inverting the
carton and contents. Lift the carton clear of the contents then remove all inner packaging (See fig.1)
Check carefully for any sign of transit damage. In this unlikely event, notify your shipping company and/or dealer as soon
aspossible for advice.
It is recommended you store all the packaging to allow protected transport in future.
AccessoRIes
Check the contents of each accessories box, as follows:
• Plinth section, front x 1
• Plinth section, rear x 1
• Plinth mounting screws x 8
• Floor coupling spikes x 4
• Spike locking wheels x 4
• Spike cups, for floor protection x 4
• Spike adjustment hex tool x 1
• Bi-wiring link cables x 4
Also:
• The front grille is provided in a separate pack within the carton x 1
• Foam port bungs, located in end packaging x 2
