User's Manual
Front Panel Features (Signature Edition shown)
Overview
Your Sunfire Amplifier is a two channel power amplifier combined in a 17 inch wide chassis for the purpose of reproducing music or video soundtracks. It accepts line level signals from a controlling preamplifier and amplifies them to a higher level, suitable for driving powerful stereo and home theater speakers.
Meter
The front panel meter indicates the total energy available from the tracking downconverter power supply. It is calibrated in Joules and will normally indicate approximately 480 Joules for the Signature Edition and 400 Joules for the Standard Edition. Note that it does not move under normal use.
Crystal Base
The glass base is intended to ensure proper airflow under the amplifier. A good choice for the amp location is centered between the loudspeakers on the floor, using the glass base to prevent the carpet from restricting the airflow. If you choose to place the unit on a shelf or other hard surface, the base will isolate the amp from vibration and will help make an attractive installation.
Illumination
The meter is illuminated by an incandescent lamp operating at a very warm color temperature. I have been influenced by the scale lighting of classic electronic equipment from the 1950’s, with their warm dim glow, usually with a “headlight effect” from the lamp. I incorporated that historical look and feel into this meter lighting. It is decidedly not “evenly
A switch has been provided on the underside of the unit toward the front. This switch gives you the ability to dim the meter lamp to reduce distractions in a home theater environment. I like the brighter of the two settings, as it illuminates the meter nicely and matches my other Sunfire equipment. Feel free to choose the setting that suits you.
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