PS Audio P-200 Questions And Answers, Should the unit be on all the time?, Placement?, Isolation?

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Questions And Answers

Owner’s Reference P-200 Preamplifier C-100 Control Amplifier

Should the unit be on all the time?

Are there any internal fuses?

The Trio is best left powered on at all times. The current draw is negligible and keeping it powered on will make sure the internal AC capacitors stay working properly.

There is no harm in leaving the unit on at all times as the lifespan of the Trio will be unaffected by leaving it on.

There is a user replaceable fuse inside the P-

200.There are no user replaceable internal fuses inside the C-100. There is an internal fuse that should only be replaced by an authorized service center if needed. The components inside the Trio have lethal voltages when powered and even when un-powered. Capacitors inside the Trio can retain an electrical

charge after the unit has been powered down. Do not attempt to get inside the unit for any reason unless instructed to do so by your dealer or an authorized service representative. Should the Trio cease to function, contact your dealer or PS Audio’s service center for help.

Placement?	Placement of the Trio is not critical. Placement with respect to other equipment can be important.
	In general, place the Trio close to the source equipment as possible. It is always preferable to have
	long speaker cables and short interconnects if there is a distance problem. Long interconnect cables
	will degrade the performance of most preamplifi ers, surround processors or integrated amplifi ers and
	receiver preamp outputs.
Isolation?	Isolation through the use of spikes, cones or Sorbothane feet is recommended for the Trio if space
	and budget allows. Isolation of any piece of high-end stereo and theater equipment is always
	recommended wherever practical.

Do cables make a difference?

Power switch

Yes, cables make a difference. It is important to use the best power cables, interconnects and speaker cables when operating the Trio.

There is only one power switch for the Trio and it is located on the rear of the chassis.

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