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Congratulations! Table of Contents You now own the Soundstream N Class A amplifier, the most musi- p4-5 Design Feature s ............................................................. cal amplifiers ever created for th e 12 volt environment. Your Soundstream IWKSO and ENOR Class A amplifiers are critically engineered to reproduce the most subtle details of high-pass and full-range applications ............................................... P@KSO m and will outperform any other amplifier in the
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Branched !mpulse) This new proprietary power Dynamically Optimized Power GridTM Power grid is evenly supply topology eliminates “power sags” during low frequency distributed between primary and secondary power supplies, provid- reproduction by rapidly increasing the duty cycle, stabilizing the ing greater dynamics and improved RF filtering. power supply and allowing it to deliver the power required when reproducing wide band frequencies. Also, greater reserve gate power ChassisinkTM All transis
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KEY TO CALLOUTS 1. Power LED - Indicates amplifier power. 2. Clip indicators - Channels 1 & 2; Indicates the signal output level is too high and the output stage of the amplifier is clipping. 3. Left Channel Balanced/Unbalanced input Selector - “BALANCED” to use the 6 pin Balanced signal input. Select “UNBALANCED” to use the RCA signal inputs. 4. Right Channel Balanced/Unbalanced input Selector - Channel 2; Select “BALANCED” to use the 6 pin Balanced signal input. Select “UNBALANCED” to use the
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KEY TO CALLOUTS 1. Power LED - Indicates amplifier power. 2. Clip Indicators - Channels 1 & 2; Indicates the signal output level is too high and the output stage of the amplifier is 3. Left Channel Balanced/Unbalanced Input Selector - Channel 1; Select “BAL- ANCED” to use the 6 pin Balanced signal input. Select “UNBALANCED” to use the RCA signal inputs. 4. Right Channel Balanced/Unbalanced Input Selector - Channel 2; Select “BAL- ANCED” to use the 6 pin Balanced signal input. Select “UNBALANCED
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[ INSTALLATION STEP 1 [ INSTALLATION STEP 2 The Class A and amplifiers have the ability to operate in The Class A and amplifiers have the ability to accept any one of the following modes: either a standard Unbalanced RCA signal input, or a Balanced “Pro Audio” style input signals with the use of the Soundstream BLT Balanced Line Transmitter or (STACT/Mxed Mono): Use some other balanced line audio source. Before installing your system, you I and right channels) or for Mixed Mono operation
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REMOTE TURN-ON ( INSTALLATION STEP 3 ] Connect the “Remote” line to the turn-on lead from the source unit. When Volts is received, the amplifier will turn on. SIGNAL CABLE Use a high quality cable that will be easy to install and has minimal signal loss to guarantee optimum performance. POWER AND GROUND To ensure maximum output from your Class A amplifier, use high SPEAKER CABLE quality, low-loss power and ground cables and connections. The The Class A amplifiers will accept up to 8 gauge sp
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( INSTALLATION STEP 5 INSTALLATION STEP 4 ) [ The input levels are adjusted by means of the individual channel input level AMPLIFIER LOCATION controls located on the front of the amplifier. This is a unique dual-stage circuit The Class A amplifiers employ highly efficient circuitry, a that adjusts both level and gain. This topology maintains better S/N Ratio even engineered heat sink, and a unique Chassisink construction to maintain lower when using sources with minimal output. operating tempe
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SERVICE Your Soundstream RUBICON Class A amplifier is protected by a limited warranty. Please read the enclosed warranty card for details. Your amplifier is protected against both overheating and short circuits by means of the following circuits: SPECIFICATIONS + Main Power fuse + Smart Power Supply Thermal Rollback activating at 4 SZ Stereo 2 a Stereo Maximum POWER (8 Sz Bridged) (4 Sz Bridged) Rated + A failsafe thermal protection circuit activating at (12.5 Vdc) (12.5 Vdc) output 25Wx4 5owx
