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CLASSÉ AUDIO CA-100 POWER AMPLIFIER CA-100 OWNER'S MANUAL...
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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.
Please report any damage or missing parts to your dealer as soon as possible. Place the CA-100 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 .
GENERAL CONNECTIONS A.C. LINE Insert the linecord into the A.C. receptacle on the rear of the unit. CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUND” OR DEFEATING THE GROUND ON A 3-PRONG LINECORD MAY CREATE A SHOCK HAZARD. CONNECT ALL INTERCONNECT CABLES BETWEEN THE ELECTRONICS BEFORE CONNECTING THE A.C.
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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 CA-100 to be used for the other channel.
CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS: The CLASSÉ CA-100 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"...
PROTECTION CIRCUIT The Classé CA-100 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.
CLASSÉ CA-100 STEREO BALANCED POWER AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS SHEET CA-100 FEATURES: 100 watts stereo, 200 watts mono, high current, sleek curved chassis with large dual heat sinks at rear, both regular and balanced inputs externally switchable, sculpted one piece handles. Available in both Satin Black and Soft Shadow Silver finishes.
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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.
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