MartinLogan STAGECenter Channel Speaker user manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You have invested in one of the world’s premier loudspeaker systems.

The Stage represents an advanced combination of sonic technologies establishing an unprecedented direction for audiophile design. The result of years of research, the new Stage™ hybrid electrostatic loudspeaker features XStat™ technology establishing new standards for efficiency, dynamics and precision in a loudspeaker.

Housed within an innovative AirFrame™, the Stage’s new CLS XStat™ transducer builds upon the legacy of MartinLogan’s electrostatic heritage with the incorpora- tion of advanced vacuum bonding and MicroPerf stat panels, providing even greater efficiency and precision.

Through rigorous testing, the curvilinear electrostatic panel has proven itself to be one of the most durable and reliable transducers available today. Fabricated from a custom tool punched high-grade steel, the patented panel is then coated with a special polymer that is applied via a proprietary electrostatic bonding process. This panel assembly houses a membrane just 0.0005 of an inch thick. Ruggedly constructed and insulated, the panel is rated to easily handle up to 250 watts of continuous power with no deleterious effects.

Featuring an advanced crossover topology derived from the Summit loudspeaker, MartinLogan engineered the Stage™ crossover using precision audiophile-grade poly- propylene capacitors and high-purity air-core coils. This advanced crossover topology flawlessly preserves sonic subtleties while effortlessly handling the broadest range of dynamics.

The materials in your new Stage speaker are of the highest quality and will provide years of enduring enjoyment and deepening respect. The cabinetry is constructed from dense composite material for acoustical integrity and fea- tures hand rubbed wood veneers.

The other sections of your User’s Manual explain in detail the operation of your Stage speaker and the philosophy applied to their design. A clear understanding of your speaker will insure that you obtain maximum perfor- mance and pleasure from this most exacting transducer. It has been designed and constructed to give you years of trouble-free listening enjoyment.

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Contents A G ETM Serial Number Page Contents Installation in Brief Installation in BriefIntroduction IntroductionConnections AC Power ConnectionSignal Connection ConnectionsUsing Only One Power Supply Break-In Connecting power to multiple speakers using one power supplyInstallation Options InstallationUsing the Adjustable Mount Rubber Bumper Feet InstallationMounting the Stage On a Wall Remove the stand from the speaker8.5 inches to the left and right of the bracket be Level the stand at the mounting location and mark the holesInstalling a toggle bolt wall anchor Home Theater Home TheaterElectrostatic Advantages Electrostatic AdvantagesMartinlogan Exclusives Electrostatic History Electrostatic HistoryElectrostatic History Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting TroubleshootingService SpecificationsWarranty and Registration General InformationDimensional Drawings Dimensions On Stand stand/bracket beneath speakerDimensional Drawings Dimensions Wall Mounting stand/bracket behind speaker Glossary of Audio Terms Glossary of Audio TermsGlossary of Audio Terms Page Page MartinLogan. All rights reserved Rev. #031606