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• IMPORTANT NOTE: For optimum performance it is recommended to use high quality cables
such as ROKSAN HDC-03S high definition Loudspeaker Cable. Many speaker cables such as
the ROKSAN HDC-03S are directional. Please observe this directionality. DO NOT use speaker
cable with conductor size less than 16 AWG (1.6mm Diameter). The Binding posts accept
conductor sizes up to 12 AWG.
MULTI-WIRING AND MULTI-AMPING
If the Loudspeakers utilise more than one drive unit with individual input terminals, for example a
Tweeter and a Woofer, then the loudspeaker performance will benefit from Bi-Amping. Dedicating
one amplifier to the Tweeter and another to the Woofer isolates them from each other reducing
distortion and increasing reserved power. Speakers work far better with most amplifiers when
Multi-Amped than using one yet more powerful amplifier. Note: Bi-Wiring reduces the impedance
seen by the Woofer and the Tweeter and is a first step towards Bi-Amping.
Please refer to the front and rear panel views.
SWITCHING ON
The Mains power switch (12) is on the left front underside of the Integrated Amplifier. This switch should
be left ON for normal operation. If unattended for a long period, the Mains power should be switched OFF
and the lead disconnected from the power supply.
You can activate your M2 Integrated Amplifier in two ways:
1. Press the MODE button (2) once.
2. Rotate the INPUT selector (1) in either direction by one step.
3. NOTE:Only the Power Button on the remote handset activates/de-activates the amplifier.
4. Please note the remote handset MODE button only activates/de-activates -20dB Mute (see below)
When switched ON your M2 Integrated Amplifier runs a self-test and the amplifier enters WARM-UP mode
and the MODE indicator light (3) will glow RED. The amplifier is now ready for use.
Once the M2 is On the MODE indicator light (3) will glow RED. The amplifier will automatically select the
CD input and the CD input indicator light (4) will glow.
USING THE CONTROLS
The MODE button on the Front Panel has the following functions:
• It activates the amplifier.
• Pressing the MODE button once with the amplifier activated will mute the volume level by 20dB.
The MODE indicator light will glow ORANGE. The amplifier remains fully functional in this mode.
Another single press un-mutes the amplifier and the MODE indicator light will revert to RED.
• With the amplifier activated, a sustained press on the MODE button reverts the amplifier to Warm-
up, all the input indicator lights will be extinguished and the MODE indicator light will glow GREEN.
NOTE:
When you bring the M2 out of WARM-UP having switched it ON at the Mains, the input selector will default
to CD (as described previously).
If, however, the M2 has been put into Warm-up from the MODE button on the front panel, bringing it out
Caspian M2 Integrated Amplifier User Manual
Multi-Amping The Loudspeakers
MODE CONTROL
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