volume levels? If so, you should consider a more powerful amplifier. Second, do
you have an unusually large space that these speakers are being installed in? If
so, again you should consider a higher powered amplifier. Otherwise, our
recommendation is to select the finest sounding quality amplifier in the fifty and
above wattage range (see specifications). This can be either valve or solid state.
The sonic differences in these designs are of personal preference. The most
critical part of selecting an amplifier aside from its sonic properties is its ability
to deliver stable current.
2.2 Cable Selection
Cable selection is a difficult area of discussion. So many aspects of cable design
and sonic signature exists that careful and thorough investigation with your
audio retailer is recommended. We have worked extremely hard with a variety of
cable manufacturers selecting the internal wiring used. Aside from this, we must
refer you back to your dealer and suggest taking the greatest care in listening.
Remember, the goal of this speaker system is to produce music. The cable
selection is one area where you can have a significant impact on the overall
musical presentation.
2.3 Connections
As mentioned in the technology section of this manual, we prefer simple single-
wire connections. You will notice that our terminals are quite large. For this
reason, if selecting spade lugs, you will have to specify large connectors.
Otherwise, standard banana plugs will work perfectly.
Note: If using large gauge bare speaker wire, termination of the wire to large
spade, pin or banana plugs is required.
Setup Instructions
3.1 Break-In
While there has been exhaustive testing performed on all parts of this speaker
system throughout the manufacturing process, proper break-in is necessary.
This process does not take particularly long, but special care during this process
is particularly important.
The most critical time in the overall break-in process is the first fifty hours.
During this time it is important that you not play the speaker system at
exceptionally high volume levels. While completing the initial break-in period the
speakers should only be played at comfortable listening levels. The easiest way
to complete this process is to place a CD on repeat and play the speakers for a
few days. The speakers will sound fine during this period. However, you will
experience a blending of all the drivers into a more coherent single sounding
speaker as the process is completed.
