Channel Configurations
The Citation 5.1 may be used in a variety of configurations. Consult your dealer or installer for advice on which may be best for your system and listening requirements.
Four-Channel Operation
In multi-channel use such as a home theater system, the four channels may be allocated in a variety of ways. In some applications, they will be used to drive the left, center and right channel front speakers, with the fourth channel devoted to a subwoofer. Although you may wish to power each subwoofer with a separate, or even bridged amplifier channel, the exceptional power supply capability of the 5.1 will also permit you to power the three front speakers as well as a pair of subwoofers, provided that they are no less than 6 ohms each and they are connected in parallel.
For systems using Citation or Fosgate•Audionics brand Dual Drive™ surround dipole speakers, the 5.1 may be used to power all four rear channels with a single amplifier.
Three-Channel Operation
For installations where higher power is desired for a center channel speaker, the
5.1may be operated in a three-channel mode. Left and right front channel feeds are run through two unbridged channels, while the center channel is operated in a bridged mode. This allows the greater output demands of a center channel to be met, while still delivering power with headroom to spare for the left and right channels.
In systems with conventional surround speakers, a three-channel application may be to feed the two rear channels in an unbridged mode, while the remaining two amplifier channels are bridged together to power a subwoofer.
Two-Channel Operation
The immense power capability of the Citation 5.1 allows it to be used in a dual bridged mode as a conventional stereo amplifier. For critical music listening, this will permit you to drive virtually any full range speaker in the largest home acousti- cal and physical space, delivering classic two-channel stereo sound at its finest.
For home theater applications, the Citation 5.1 may be operated in a dual-bridged mode to power two subwoofers in large room-size installations.
Caution: When used in the dual-bridged mode, the Citation 5.1 is capable of very high peak current outputs. Please make certain that your speakers are capa- ble of handling this level of power before using the amplifier in this mode.
