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Now that you’ve heard the story of the Australian River Red Gum, it’s time to listen to your very own REDGUM. We’ve carefully selected and lovingly crafted each piece before coupling it to some of the finest audio engineering that money can buy.
Carefully unpack and inspect your new amplifier. In the first carton there should be: an Owner's Manual the On/Off key a REDGUM key ring if remote controlled, 2 remote control handsets, 1 as spare two RCA interconnects ...
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Setting up your amplifier Your amplifier consists of three components, a preamplifier and two power amplifiers (one for each loudspeaker). You need to connect these components together before you can use your amplifier. Important Safety Note Ensure that required connections between your amplifier’s...
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Important Safety Note Before connecting your amplifier to mains power, ensure that the power control key switch on the preamplifier is in the ‘Off’ position, and the (three) rocker switches at the rear of the preamplifier and both power amplifiers are also in the ‘Off’ position. Connecting the power amps to mains power Connect the three IEC power cords to the outlets on all amplifiers, but do not plug them in to mains power until you have connected your...
Note: We recommend using heavy gauge speaker cable for the best quality sound (the heavier, the better, and with a 2mm minimum). (e.g. REDGUM RGAEL - 7AWG/10mm² high Damping Factor speaker cable)
Left channel and the red plug for the Right channel. We recommend the use of high quality RCA interconnects wherever possible, for the best quality sound. (e.g. REDGUM's RGAP 05, RGAP 1 & RGSil) The amplifier inputs are all the same sensitivity, and will accept a signal from any line-level source (Media servers, Tuner, MP3, Mini Disc, DAT player, VCR, etc.).
External power amplifier Your REDGUM amplifier comes with ‘Preamp Out’ sockets. This allows the amplifier’s preamp stage to be connected to an external power amplifier if desired. To do this, connect your REDGUM amplifier’s outputs marked Left/Right preamp Out to the corresponding Left/Right preamp Inputs on the external power amplifier using high quality RCA interconnects.
How to use your REDGUM amplifier At the front of your amplifier is an on/off switch, and three controls. Fully manual units have three rotary controls whereas remote controlled units have a fixed input control. These controls are used to turn the amplifier on and off, select the input source, and adjust the volume, thereby achieving the Dual Mono balance.
In greater detail, REDGUM amplifiers make audible 'thunks' when powered up and down, but usually only the latter ones are noticeable to people. A REDGUM amplifier has no need to mask this sound with a troublesome relay in the speaker line. In fact, customers can be reassured that this sound is a healthy sign that the amplifier is flexible enough to cope with such rapid changes in the power supply.
To protect your equipment, always check that the volume is turned down before changing the input source. Volume and Balance control REDGUM amplifiers are available in two versions using Dual Mono volume controls – manual or remote control. For both manual and remote versions, the Left rotary control affects the volume of the Left speaker and the middle rotary control affects the volume of the Right speaker.
The angle (“toe-in”) of the speakers At REDGUM Audio we recommend a 30 degree angle between the speakers. This provides a strong central image in Stereo, as well as suitable 'timing' to provide good rear projection for Home Theatre. You...
Your listening room Strange as this may sound, the room itself will have a profound affect on how your audio system responds. In fact, many experts consider the room to be as important to the sound as any other component in your system! Did you ever notice how it’s difficult to talk in some restaurants because you can’t hear each other over all the other conversations...
Other helpful hints Corrosion and sound system terminals Atmospheric corrosion can build up on speaker cable and interconnect terminals over time. Should this occur, removing and re-inserting wires and cables will improve the contact and hence the quality of signal transmission.
There is no technical basis to insist on either action. But from a power consumption point of view, it is worth noting that since 2008, all REDGUM amplifiers have used a stand-by power system incorporating a highly efficient miniature power supply that powers a microprocessor using 'nanowatt' technology.
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Lost key Lost keys can be replaced, as information is kept on file at the REDGUM factory about every product we manufacture. If you provide us with the Serial Number of your product (look under the amplifier, on the carton, or on the final test report issued with the product), we can provide you with another key.
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If the “Mute” is On, a very bright red LED will be seen at the bottom centre of the display. If the “Mute” is Off, no light is visible in this position. REDGUM has chosen a partial rather than total Mute as a matter of convenience. This...
Warranty REDGUM amplifiers are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship, subject to the following conditions and limitations, for SEVEN (7) years from the date of purchase by the original owner. Warranty claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase, including date.
(Not required factory direct purchases.) If you are not the original owner of this REDGUM product, feel free to send your unit’s details to owners@redgumaudio.com so that you can be placed on the REDGUM Owner’s Register. We welcome your feedback and would be happy to include you on our REDGUM Updates...