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CLASSÉ AUDIO
P-103
POWER AMPLIFIER
P-103
OWNER'S MANUAL
Issue 1 Apr. '99

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Summary of Contents for Classe Audio P-103

  • Page 1 Issue 1 Apr. ‘99 CLASSÉ AUDIO P-103 POWER AMPLIFIER P-103 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Issue 1 Apr. ‘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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Issue 1 Apr. ‘99 P-103 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-103 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

    Issue 1 Apr. ‘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-103 to be used for the other channel.
  • Page 7: Connections For Regular Or Balanced Inputs

    Issue 1 Apr. ‘99 CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS: The CLASSÉ P-103 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-103 is equipped with rail fuses to protect the output drivers (GBD4, 4 amps fast blow. fig.2, page 10). In the event that a short circuit or other problems occur at the output of the amplifier, one or more of these fuses may blow in an attempt to protect the amplifier.
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  • Page 11 Issue 1 Apr. ‘99 CLASSÉ AUDIO 5070 Francois-Cusson Lachine, Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone: 514 636 63 84 Fax: 514 636 14 28 -11-...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Issue 1 Apr. ‘99 CLASSÉ P-103 STEREO BALANCED POWER AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS SHEET P-103 FEATURES: 100 watts stereo, 350 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 Issue 1 Apr. ‘99 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...