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CLASSÉ AUDIO
P-201
POWER AMPLIFIER
P-201
OWNER'S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for Classe Audio P-201

  • Page 1 CLASSÉ AUDIO P-201 POWER AMPLIFIER P-201 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    P-201 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-201 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

    GENERAL CONNECTIONS A.C. LINE Insert the linecord into the A.C. receptacle on the rear of the unit. CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT AC LINE CABLE WHILE MAKING ALL CONNECTIONS. "FLOATING THE GROUND” OR DEFEATING THE GROUND ON A 3-PRONG LINECORD MAY CREATE A SHOCK HAZARD.
  • 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-201 to be used for the other channel.
  • Page 7: Connections For Regular Or Balanced Inputs

    CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS: The CLASSÉ P-201 power amplifier is equipped with both regular and balanced inputs. Either one may be used . The balanced inputs must be SEPARATELY BUT NOT SIMULTANEOUSLY connected to a preamplifier which has balanced main outputs, and balanced interconnects with "XLR"...
  • Page 8: Protection Circuit

    PROTECTION CIRCUIT The Classé P-201 is equipped with rail fuses to protect the output drivers (GDB6, 6 amps fast-blow, fig.2, page 10) and mosfet fuses (2AG 3/4PT, 3/4 amp fast-blow) to protect the mosfets, which are used as pre-drivers for the output stage of the amplifier. In the event that a short circuit or other problems would occur at the output of the amplifier, either or both of these fuses may blow in an attempt to protect the amplifier.
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  • Page 11 CLASSÉ AUDIO 5070 Francois-Cusson Lachine, Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone: 514 636 63 85 Fax: 514 636 14 28 -11-...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    CLASSE P-201 ULTRA HIGH CURRENT STEREO/MONO POWER AMPLIFIER FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS SHEET P-201 FEATURES: Newly developed special Classé "UHC TRANSFER" power supply section. Current capacity increased above standard units. Magnetic flux controlled transformer cover in a brushed and anodized finish. All new Classé PCB circuit boards with "UHC TRANSFER" characteristics.
  • Page 13 Notice to all Classé Product owners: Thank your purchase Classé Audio component. All of us at Classé have taken extreme care to ensure that your purchase will become a prized investment. proud inform that Classé Audio components have been officially approved European Community CE mark.