5.Connect the speaker leads to the terminals on the top far left and far right of the Stingray. Be sure that the RED (+) terminal is connected to the RED(+) wire and BLACK is to BLACK. Connect the opposite ends to the speakers also RED to RED and BLACK to BLACK. This insures that your speakers will be "in-phase". All too often people acci- dently connect their speakers out-of-phase and lose most of the lows. We have even seen this happen in hi-fi trade shows and record company executive offices. There is always some indication on the wire to help get "polarity" right but it may be as subtle as a "ridge" on the insulation or different colored conductors. Most high quality speaker interconnects are clearly labeled and/or color coded. Be sure that these connections are firm and solid. We do not recommend using pliers or a wrench to tighten the terminals because one can easily overtighten or mar the finish of the bolts. Good finger tightening
is usually the best.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT LET THE BANANA PLUGS OR SPEAKER CABLE CONNEC- TORS COME INTO CONTACT (TOUCH) THE TRANSFORMERS DIRECTLY BEHIND THEM. This can short the output of the amplifier and possibly cause damage to the Stingray, besides losing the signal.
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6.Before proceeding to the next step (power!) check that the On/Off switch is Off and the volume is turned all the way down (anti-clockwise). Now connect the IEC power cable to the back of the Stingray and then the other end to your mains wall socket.
7.Turn on the On/Off switch and let the Stingray "warm-up" for a few minutes. You should be seeing the tubes begin to glow a bit. None should turn bright red - that would indicate a problem. Let us start off checking with a favorite CD. Be sure that both input select switches (Back-Left & Back-Right) are set to CD. Put the CD in PLAY and slowly turn up the Volume - You should be getting sound from both speakers. If not, turn the power off and check your connections from CD to Stingray and Stingray to Speakers. Sometimes we don't get an interconnect pushed in enough for good contact. Power up and try again. If you have sound, sit back and enjoy. Try your other inputs by turning the input selectors to each source.
