KW550 | INSTALLATION |
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new KW550 integrated valve preamp dual mono power amp.
Great attention has been paid to internal layout, isolating each circuit section to prevent possible interaction.
The preamplifier sections are our finely tuned and tweaked tube input line level tube preamplifier which uses 6SL7s for smooth sound coupled with low noise and virtually no distortion. This also includes our top quality low noise phono stage which caters for both MM and MC cartridge users.
The power amplifier consists of two mono block amplifier modules with completely separate supplies for the absolute best in separation and imaging. Rated for 550W nominal they are enough to drive even the most demanding loudspeakers with ease. Low distortion and very quiet they will deliver all music types exactly as the artist originally intended.
The resultant performance achieved by this unit is among the best in the world. It has excellent signal to noise ratio, low distortion, wide bandwidth, huge dynamic range, extraordinary resolution and fine detail.
INSTALLATION
Position the KW550 on a stable, horizontal surface where there is no risk of it being knocked, or subjected to vibration such as from loudspeakers.
Protect your KW550 from humidity - if the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm room, or in generally humid conditions, moisture can form on the inside of the unit. If this happens, leave the unit for an hour or so to allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate.
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
Outputs: Connect your loudspeakers to the terminals on the back panel marked as LEFT and RIGHT SPEAKER outputs.
Preamp outputs RCA sockets are controlled by the volume and source controls. This allows connection of a second amplifier for
Tape outputs of nominal line level and are constant volume for recording to tape,
IMPORTANT
Do NOT ground either of the speaker output terminals. They are BOTH ‘live’, and grounding either will cause permanent damage to your KW550.
Inputs: The KW550 has five line level inputs and a Phono MM/MC input. PHONO MM/MC, CD, AUX 1/PDI, AUX 2, AUX 3, and TAPE inputs are available at the back for connection to signal sources.
A Portable Device Input (PDI) 3.5mm stereo jack is provided at the front which is shared with the AUX 1 rear inputs. This allows easy connection of a portable player.
CLEANING
Before cleaning the unit, switch off power at the mains switch and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Clean the cabinet and remote control unit using a moist cloth. We do not advise using solvents, white spirit or thinners as they could damage the surface finish.
Issue 1: August 2006 | Page 6 of 14 |
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