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- Page 2 CAUTION To reduce risk of electric shock, do not remove any of the amplifier’s cover plates or screws. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service personnel. WARNING To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this amplifier to moisture, rain, or excessive humidity. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing the Constellation Audio Inspiration STEREO 1.0 or Inspiration MONO 1.0 amplifier. You are about to experience one of the finest amplifiers ever built. Because of their very high power output, these amplifiers demand careful and thoughtful installation in order to deliver the performance it is designed to achieve. -
Page 4: Before You Install The Amplifier
Before you install the amplifier Unpacking At 55 pounds each, the Inspiration MONO 1.0 and Inspiration STEREO 1.0 are too heavy for one person to lift safely. Two strong people are required to lift each amplifier and to move it from place to place. -
Page 5: Locations
(such as an unfinished basement). Installing the Inspiration MONO 1.0 or Inspiration STEREO 1.0 in a place where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or moisture, or where it will not have adequate ventilation, will void your warranty. -
Page 6: Connections
2. DIRECT input Use this XLR balanced input only for connection to the Constellation Audio Inspiration PREAMP 1.0 or Virgo or Altair preamp. This connection is for Constellation Direct— an audio interface that is, in essence, perfectly balanced. The positive- and negative-going halves of the signal will exhibit near-zero difference except for their polarity. -
Page 7: Speaker-Cable Binding Posts
(+ or red) binding post and the unmarked connector to the negative (- or black) binding post underneath. Inspiration STEREO 1.0 binding post layout Repeat with the right speaker cable. Make sure the speaker cables on both channels are connected identically—marked cable conductor or connector to red, unmarked conductor or connector to black. -
Page 8: 15-Amp Iec Ac Socket
This 3.5mm jack accepts a 12-volt DC on/off trigger signal from preamps and third-party control systems. When a 12-volt DC trigger signal is input to the jack, the Inspiration STEREO 1.0 will turn on. When the trigger signal stops, the amplifier will turn off. -
Page 9: Master Power Switch
The Direct setting (middle position) selects the Direct input, which should be used for connections to the Constellation Audio Virgo or Altair preamp. This setting and input form half of Constellation Direct—an audio interface that is, in essence, perfectly balanced. The positive- and negative-going halves of the signal will exhibit near-zero difference except for their polarity. -
Page 10: Operation
STEP 3: Connect a high-quality XLR balanced audio interconnect from the left channel of the preamp output to the left Inspiration MONO 1.0’s XLR input or the Inspiration STEREO 1.0’s left channel XLR input. Use the Direct input if you are using a Constellation Audio Inspiration Preamp or Virgo or Altair preamp; the BAL input if you are using a balanced XLR connection from a different brand of preamp, and the RCA input if your preamp offers only unbalanced RCA output. -
Page 11: Normal Operation
Maintenance The Inspiration MONO 1.0 and Inspiration STEREO 1.0 require no regular maintenance. If the amplifier’s surface becomes dusty, simply wipe it off with a soft dry cloth. Do not spray cleaners on the surface. - Page 12 4. If these steps do not restore sound to both speakers, turn the rear power switch off on the Inspiration MONO 1.0 connected to the speaker that is not working, or on the single Inspiration STEREO 1.0 amp. Leave the music playing, and allow it to continue to play until the sound dies out. This will discharge the power supply to avoid possible electrical shock or amplifier damage.
- Page 13 2. If the vocals seem to come from all around you, make sure that the cables on both Inspiration MONO 1.0s or on the Inspiration STEREO 1.0 are connected properly, with the marked connectors or cables connected to the positive (red or +) binding post on the amplifier, and the unmarked connectors or cables connected to the negative (black or -) binding posts.
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Page 14: Specifications: Inspiration Mono 1.0
Specifications: Inspiration MONO 1.0 Inputs 1 Constellation Direct XLR 1 standard balanced XLR 1 unbalanced RCA Outputs metal binding posts Power output per channel, 8Ω (1 kHz @ 1% THD+N) 400 watts Power output per channel, 4Ω (1 kHz @ 1% THD+N) 800 watts Frequency response 10 Hz to 80 kHz... -
Page 15: Specifications: Inspiration Stereo 1.0
Specifications: Inspiration STEREO 1.0 Inputs 2 Constellation Direct XLR 2 standard balanced XLR 2 unbalanced RCA Outputs metal binding posts Power output per channel, 8Ω (1 kHz @ 1% THD+N) 200 watts Power output per channel, 4Ω (1 kHz @ 1% THD+N) -
Page 16: For More Information
For more information Your Inspiration MONO 1.0 or Inspiration STEREO 1.0 amplifier should give you many years of trouble-free, maintenance-free service. If you encounter any problems you cannot solve or have technical questions, please contact your authorized Constellation Audio dealer.
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