Esoteric A-100 owner manual Connection Direct, Direct terminal, Line IN/DIRECT in switch

Models: A-100

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When using an external preamplifier, use the DIRECT terminal, and set the LINE IN/DIRECT IN switch to “DIRECT IN”.

(This setting allows you to use this device as a direct power amplifier bypassing it‘s pre-amplifier stage.)

<Your remote control cannot be used in this setting.

Connect to an external preamplifier’s output port using an RCA audio cable.

This switch changes between LINE IN and DIRECT IN.

<The “LINE IN” setting allows this amplifier to operate as an integrated amplifier.

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Contents

100 Important Safety Instructions Contents Before use MaintenancePlacement of the unit What’s in the boxAbout the speaker cable Connection using speaker cables with banana plugsSpeaker connection Connection methodWhen 6$, 8$ or 16$ speakers are connected Connection example Connecting speakersWhen 4$ speakers are connected Right speakerWhen biwiring 4$ speakers When biwiring 6$, 8$ or 16$ speakersOther connections Signal GND connection Bias switchVolume control motor cover Analog audio input terminals LineConnection Direct Line IN/DIRECT in switchDirect terminal Front panel features Remote control sensorRemote control unit VOLUME, INPUT, MutingPrecautions concerning batteries How to insert the batteriesBattery Replacement Protection circuitsSpecifications TroubleshootingGeneral 382mm 252mm 486mm Teac Esoteric Company