DD-8 Power Ampliers

Operation Manual 5

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Thank you for purchasing your new Lexicon DD-8 Multi-room Amp lier. The DD-8 features patented
DriveCore™ technology, delivering unprecedented levels of power from an amazingly small and
lightweight product. DriveCore takes more than 500 discrete components t ypically found in a
switching amplier and fuses them onto a single silicon chip about the size of a dime. Coupled with
a power supply, this chip is capable of generating big output levels into a wide variety of speaker
loads giving you the exibility to power almost any speaker from small in- ceilings to large in-room
oorstanding models.
In order to receive the maximum peak performance from your Lexicon ampli er, please take a few
minutes and completely read this manual. This important information will help you make cer tain that
your DD-8 is properly congured for operation with the res t of the equipment in your system.

Highlights

PMulti-patented DriveCore™ amplier technology
P8-channels each with 125W into 8-ohms, all channels driven
PFour stereo, Eight mono, or any combination stereo/mono channel conguration
PLocal/Bus RCA input selection for single or multi-zone conguration
PStereo/Mono selection and independent channel out put level controls
P12V trigger input /output and signal-sensing channel inputs
PPower Save low-power consumption standby mode (less than 0.5W)
PFront panel standby power switch with indicator LED
PFront panel channel status indicator LED’s
PShort-circuit and thermal protection circuitry
PHigh-eciency, quiet convection-cooled design
PLightweight chassis only one rack space (1U) high