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Getting connected
CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord or put the power switch in the “off” position
before making any connections to your amplifier to minimize the risk of electric
shock and possible loudspeaker damage. Power your mAMP “on” after all final
connections have been made.
Each binding post is made of highly ductile “OFC” copper alloy. Both clamping
nuts are built out of one piece, and offer an excellent grip. All metallic surfaces offer
a 24-karat gold-plating, and are made from non magnetic materials. The binding
post will accept 4mm banana plugs, spades of 6 and 8mm, and crimped cable ends
up to 10 AWG. The easiest connection is made with banana plugs, but be sure that
you use the highest quality that you can find. Some inexpensive banana plugs can
cause a highly resistive connection which can result in a noticeably higher distortion
output to the connected speakers.
Powering your amplifier
In order to turn the mAMP on, the switch located on the rear must be in the
“on” position. A green light surrounding the power button on the front will
illuminate. There is a built in 2 second delay after initially turning the switch on in
the rear of the unit before you can press the power button. Pressing the power
button will turn the unit on and the light around the power button will switch to
blue. It is recommended to turn the amp off with the switch on the back when you
are connecting or disconnecting wires from the binding posts. We also recommend
turning the main power switch off when experiencing electrical storms in the area,
or perhaps leaving town for a long duration. To prevent power surges, we suggest
using high quality surge suppressor equipment. Turning the switch “off” on the rear
of the unit will protect it for when you have doubts on power stability.
“Break-in” period
This amplifier will deliver outstanding performance right out of the box.
However, there will be improvements as the mAMP reaches the normal operating
temperature and once all of the components have a chance to “settle in”. Our
experience has shown that the mAMP will improve during its’ initial 300 hours of
music playback. After the first 100 hours of music playback, the unit will start to
shed any initial “brightness” and slightly harsh transitions. During the second 100
hours, the mAMP will start to become more fluid, and smoother overall. The
remaining 100 hours will not result in much further improvements.
