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- Page 1 P-153 ISSUE 1, APRIL ‘99 CLASSÉ AUDIO P-153 POWER AMPLIFIER P-153 OWNER'S MANUAL...
- Page 2 P-153 ISSUE 1, APRIL ‘99 CLASSÉ DESIGN PHILOSOPHY 1. REPEATED LISTENING DESIGN SESSIONS: Fine tuning of sound by exchanging and mixing of parts (transistors, capacitors, wiring, PCB boards etc.), and adjusting many specific operating voltages within proper engineering ranges, producing an overall sonic recipe giving the most natural harmonic realism of music typical of instruments in a live performance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
P-153 ISSUE 1, APRIL ‘99 P-153 OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING & SET-UP................ 4 GENERAL CONNECTIONS..............5 CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS...…..7 PROTECTION CIRCUIT................. 8 SPECIFICATIONS................... 12... -
Page 4: Unpacking & Set-Up
Please report any damage or missing parts to your dealer as soon as possible. Place the P-153 at or near its final set-up position, allowing 8 inches at the rear for tightening the speaker output connectors. For optimum sonic performance, we recommend the optional CLASSÉ... -
Page 5: General Connections
P-153 ISSUE 1, APRIL ‘99 GENERAL CONNECTIONS A.C. LINE Insert the linecord into the A.C. receptacle on the rear of the unit. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY HOOKED UP THE SPEAKERS AND PREAMPLIFIER TO YOUR AMPLIFIER BEFORE CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD TO THE AMPLIFIER. - Page 6 The MONO "Input" is the "left channel input", as marked. The unused right channel input is automatically disconnected. MONO output connections are marked below the connectors. Repeat the above MONO settings and connections on the second P-153 to be used for the other channel.
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Page 7: Connections For Regular Or Balanced Inputs
If the pin configuration of the preamplifier differs from above, the balanced interconnects must be modified to accommodate the different preamp. Having confirmed the correct connections, plug the connectors of the balanced interconnects into the locking connectors on the rear panel of the P-153. (To remove the connectors, press the tab above the connector.) -
Page 8: Protection Circuit
PROTECTION CIRCUIT The Classé P-153 is equipped with rail fuses to protect the output drivers (GDB5, 5 amps fast blow. fig.2, page 10). In the event that a short circuit or other problems would occur at the output of the amplifier, one or more of these fuses may blow in an attempt to protect the amplifier. - Page 9 P-153 ISSUE 1, APRIL ‘99...
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- Page 11 P-153 ISSUE 1, APRIL ‘99 CLASSÉ AUDIO 5070 Francois-Cusson Lachine, Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone: 514 636 63 85 Fax: 514 636 14 28 -11-...
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Page 12: Specifications
P-153 ISSUE 1, APRIL ‘99 CLASSÉ P-153 STEREO BALANCED POWER AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS SHEET P-153 FEATURES: 150 watts stereo, 325 watts mono, high current, sleek curved chassis with large dual heat sinks at rear, both regular and balanced inputs externally switchable. Soft Shadow Silver faceplate with curved Satin Black side pillars. - Page 13 P-153 ISSUE 1, APRIL ‘99 Notice to all Classé Product owners: Thank you for your purchase of a Classé Audio component. All of us at Classé have taken extreme care to ensure that your purchase will become a prized investment.