Initial Setup - Classe Audio Sigma SSP Owner's Manual

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Initial Setup

Your Sigma SSP Stereo Preamp/Processor is delivered with default factory
settings to facilitate initial setup. But we highly recommend that you work with
your Classé dealer for the final setup of the preamp/processor. Your dealer's
knowledge and experience with Classé products will ensure that your audio
system is optimized for your listening space.
However, if you can't wait to get started, this section is designed to assist you in
setting up and becoming familiar with the Sigma SSP hardware. Once the initial
setup is complete, be sure to read the rest of this manual to familiarize yourself
with the daily operation and customizable features of your SSP.
Step 1
Connect the SSP and all system components to AC power.
Make sure everything–especially your power amplifier(s)–is
turned off before connecting power!
Connecting all system components to AC power, before making any
interconnections between components, ensures that every component has a solid
connection to ground. This lessens the chances of a static discharge that may
damage delicate electronics or your loudspeakers.
Step 2
Choose the appropriate cables.
Before you start connecting components together, let's take a minute to discuss
the cables you will be using. The audio outputs available on the rear panel
include both balanced XLR connectors and unbalanced, or single-ended, RCA
connectors.
Single-ended RCA audio connections are the most popular means of
transmitting audio in consumer electronics. As long as you use high quality, low
capacitance cables, single-ended connections can provide excellent results.
If implemented properly, balanced audio connections between components can
provide the best analog signal connection because they effectively double the
signal strength. More importantly, as compared to single-ended connections,
they significantly improve resistance to common mode noise, therefore
enhancing audio transparency, detail, and dynamics. For this reason, the
Left and Right channel outputs of the Sigma SSP are available in a properly
implemented balanced configuration, allowing you to maximize performance
for these critical channels with both two-channel music and multichannel audio
sources. To fully realize these potential benefits, high quality interconnect cables
are required.
Please consult your local Classé dealer for advice on which cables are best suited
for your system.