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  • Page 1 9723 JP Groningen The Netherlands +31 50 526 4993 info@mola-mola.nl Kaluga, the Power Amplifier User’s Manual Packing List Your product was shipped with the items checked below. Please verify that you find all items mentioned in this list before you start setting up: Item Shipper’s signature...
  • Page 2: Welcome

    A or class AB circuitry. The Kaluga power amplifier is based on our well known Ncore® control topology built using the discrete signal processing stages also found in the Makua pre-amplifier.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual Table of contents Welcome........................2 Table of contents......................3 List of tables ......................3 List of figures......................3 Important Safety Instructions ..................4 Connections & Controls ....................6 Rear .......................... 6 Front.......................... 7 Setting Up ........................8 Installation .........................
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual Important Safety Instructions Mola-Mola gaat er van uit dat u deze Engelstalige tekst volledig begrijpt. Als u hier moeite mee heeft dient u contact op te nemen met Mola-Mola. Op verzoek sturen wij u een vertaling toe.
  • Page 5 Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual safety earth. If the provided mains cord does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  • Page 6: Connections & Controls

    Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual Connections & Controls Rear Figure 1: Rear panel overview Function Notes Analogue input, balanced Analogue input, unbalanced Covered. Pry off to access. Speaker Outputs 2 pairs of binding posts, bi-wired (Un)Balanced toggle switch Mains power input...
  • Page 7: Front

    Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual Front Figure 2: Front panel overview Function Notes Power button Power LED 1 LED, white or dim red Table 2: Front panel overview - 7 -...
  • Page 8: Setting Up

    Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual Setting Up Installation This product relies on free convection of air along the sides and top for cooling. Avoid placing magazines, books or other objects on top of the product as this acts as thermal insulation.
  • Page 9 Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual best. Depending on which you choose, set the toggle switch to the corresponding input. The RCA input is covered with a black panel plug. Output connections Two pairs of binding posts are provided for the purpose of bi-wiring. Both pairs are completely identical and are wired directly to the circuit board for minimum resistive coupling between the two outputs.
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual Basic operation Front Panel Operation So long as mains power is applied the power LED can be in two states: on or standby. In standby mode it will light up a dim red (barely visible in daylight, bright red standby LED’s lighting up the room at night is a pet peeve of the designer).
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual Troubleshooting Most difficulties in audio systems are the result of incorrect connections, or improper control settings. If you encounter problems, isolate the area of the difficulty, check the control settings, determine the cause of the fault and make the necessary changes. If you...
  • Page 12: Audio Performance Data

    Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual Audio performance data Item Symbol Unit Notes Output Power 8 ohms. Measured with 230V mains. Gain Input impedance 100k Output Impedance Zout DF=4000 Signal-to-noise ratio Unweighted Distortion .002 .005 IMD, THD Bandwidth -3dB Table 3: Audio Performance Data...
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual Technical data Item Value Notes Supply voltage 90-135 / 180 – 270 Volt AC/47-63Hz Auto Switching Power Consumption 20 Watt (idle), 480 Watt (full power) Dimensions 215mm*110mm*340mm (W x H x D) Weight 9 kg...
  • Page 14: Revision History

    Kaluga Power Amplifier User Manual Revision History Revision Description Date Initial draft 29-5-2013 Revised and expanded 20-5-2014 Rear panel overview updated 11-9-2015 - 14 -...

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