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...
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• 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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 •...
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