BLUENOTE S1 Owner's Manual page 3

VERY IMPORTANT
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Italian Prestige Integrated Amplifier
Thank you for having purchased a
stereo integrated amplifier that uses a proprietary Bluenote electronic design called Mirror-Amp™. The Mirror-Amp™
enables the preamplifier section to work as a super class A amplifier.
The Mirror-Amp™ is a the gain stage made with a proprietary cascode differential amplifier with a mirror current, producing a
super-linear signal, thus virtually eliminating distortion.
The power supply is handled by three different transformers custom made for Bluenote. Two transformers are dedicated to
the audio signal, the other one to all the functions that could adversary affect the sound of the amplifier, such as the
motorised volume control, the checking relays, the power ON led light and even the micro-chip used for some electro-
mechanical functions.
The Steroid 1 Signature does not have active or passive filters on the audio signal path. Instead, Bluenote designed four
passive thermal switches switch off the amplifier power when it reaches an internal temperature of 80°Celsius
(180°Fahrenheit). This feature, while preventing, dangerous operating conditions also enables the amplifier to achieve best
sonic performance.
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your
:
Bluenote Integrated Amplifier
product.
BLUENOTE®
With BLUENOTE® products you enter a new dimension. BLUENOTE® is the new way
of listening to music. BLUENOTE® is a range of products of prestigious and
sophisticated Italian design featuring unique and innovative technical and aesthetic
characteristics. The STEROID 1 Signature is a single ended Dual-Mono solid state
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