Gato Audio AMP-150 User Manual

Gato Audio AMP-150 User Manual

Anniversary edition
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  • Page 1 AMP-150 Integrated Amplifier Anniversary Edition User Manual...
  • Page 2 Gato Audio AMP-150 - Integrated Amplifier Page 2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User Manual Contents Don’t be a stranger Package contents Safety fi rst! About the amplifi er General design Preamplifi er Power amplifi er Protection Cooling control Components PCB design Fine-tuning – by listening Setting up your amplifi er Basic connection Overview How does it work? Power on...
  • Page 4: Don't Be A Stranger

    Don’t be a stranger Thank you for purchasing the Gato Audio AMP-150. We are absolutely confi dent that it will bring you many hours of listening pleasure. We hereby cordially invite you to join the Gato Audio family by registering your product online. You may also consider signing up for our newsletter to receive information about exciting new products, events and technical updates.
  • Page 5: Safety First

    • Make sure that your amplifi er is able to breathe by securing a minimum safe distance around the heat sinks of 100 mm • The amplifi er can get hot during use. Normal operating temperature is from room temperature to 50 C or 122 100 mm 100 mm Standby Display AMP-150 Page 5...
  • Page 6: About The Amplifier

    General design The main aim for the Gato Audio design team was to create the best sounding integrated amplifi er possible inside a compact exterior. Secondly, we wanted to create a line of products where design was not simply a question of a good-looking face plate, but a more complete product design that looks beautiful from every angle and expresses a classic electro-mechanical look.
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Amplifier

    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO MOISTURE OR RAIN. Ground Neutral Live Inputs: Balanced Tape Display with volume and input indication Radio Mute Standby/Dim Direct Standby Display AMP-150 Input selection knob Standby button Display button Volume control knob Page 7...
  • Page 8: How Does It Work

    The amplifi er can exit and enter standby mode by pressing on the remote control or the Standby button on the front panel. Only the microprocessor and the standby LED are powered during standby. Therefore, the AMP-150 has an ultra-low standby power consumption of less than 1W.
  • Page 9: Rc-4 Remote Control

    User Manual RC-4 Remote Control The RC-4 is an infrared remote control for the Gato Audio AMP-150 and CDD-1. How to insert/replace the battery The RC-4 runs on a standard CR2032 3 V button battery. 1. Remove the small lid on the bottom side of the remote 2.
  • Page 10: Make It Last

    Make it last! Please apply simple common sense to maintain the sound quality and lifespan of your Gato Audio amplifi er. Here are a few guidelines: • Regular care: wipe the surfaces carefully by using a clean soft dry cloth •...
  • Page 11: Technical Stuff

    User Manual Technical stuff Technical specifi cations Output power (230 VAC) 2x 150 W RMS 8 Ω / 2x 250 W RMS 4 Ω Input impedance 20 kΩ RCA or 40 kΩ Balanced Frequency response 20 Hz-20 kHz ± 0.5 dB, and 2 Hz-100 kHz ± 3 dB Preamplifi er output impedance 100 Ω...
  • Page 12 Gato Audio Marielundvej 28 DK-2730 Herlev Denmark Phone: +45 4095 2205 www.gato-audio.com info@gato-audio.com...

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