CLASSÉ AUDIO 10 POWER AMPLIFIER 10 OWNER'S MANUAL
CLASSÉ DESIGN PHILOSOPHY 1. REPEATED LISTENING DESIGN SESSIONS: Fine tuning of sound by exchanging and mixing of parts (transistors, capacitors, wiring, PCB boards etc.), and adjusting many specific operating voltages within proper engineering ranges, producing an overall sonic recipe giving the most natural harmonic realism of music typical of instruments in a live performance. 2.
OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING & SET-UP.................................................................. 4 GENERAL CONNECTIONS............................................................ 5 CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS..... 7 WARRANTY .................................................................................... 9 WARRANTY REGISTRATION...................................................... 11 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................
UNPACKING & SET-UP Your CLASSÉ 10 power amplifier is packed in high density, semi-rigid foam placed in a special cardboard box. To remove the unit, open and spread all the top flaps of the box and by its sides, lift out the entire unit and put it on a large flat surface. Take it out of the plastic bag and inspect the unit for any concealed damage.
GENERAL CONNECTIONS A.C. LINE Making sure the power switch is in the off position; insert the linecord into the A.C. receptacle on the rear of the unit. CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT AC LINE CABLE WHILE MAKING ALL CONNECTIONS. "FLOATING THE GROUND” OR DEFEATING THE GROUND ON A 3-PRONG LINECORD MAY CREATE A SHOCK HAZARD. CONNECT ALL INTERCONNECT CABLES BETWEEN THE ELECTRONICS BEFORE CONNECTING THE A.C. LINECORDS TO THE WALL OUTLETS. THIS WILL REDUCE THE POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD.
MONO Firstly, please read through the previous Stereo section for general notes on securing good connections, and safety tips. If the unit has been previously used in stereo, make sure it is OFF, and remove all connections, including AC line cable. Remove amplifier top and make sure the STEREO/MONO toggle lever located on the main PCB circuit board is pointed closest to the MONO position. Replace top. The MONO "Input" is the "left channel input", as marked.
CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS: The CLASSÉ 10 power amplifier is equipped with both regular and balanced inputs. Either one may be used SEPARATELY BUT NOT SIMULTANEOUSLY. The balanced inputs must be connected to a preamplifier which has balanced main outputs, and balanced interconnects with "XLR" connectors are also required. Regardless of the amplifier inputs used, stereo or mono operation is still possible on the 10.
MONO OPERATION As stated before, regular or balanced inputs can be used in stereo or mono. Connect a single interconnect, either regular or balanced, to the left channel input of each amplifier. See the "Mono" section above for complete details.
CLASSÉ 10 LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY (North America only). Classé Audio Inc. warrants this amplifier to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of FOUR YEARS from the date of manufacture, provided that any claim in virtue of this warranty be made in writing within such period.
CLASSÉ AUDIO INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SET-UP, OPERATION, FAILURE, TROUBLESHOOTING, OR REPAIR OF THE AMPLIFIER AND/OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT USED THEREWITH. THIS WARRANTY, ALL CLAIMS MADE IN VIRTUE HEREOF, AND ALL ISSUES RELATING TO ANY SUCH CLAIM SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION You must fill out and return the form below, along with a copy of the authorized dealer bill of sale, to the factory within twenty (20) days of purchase. This will allow us to provide expedient service, information regarding updates and new products, and validate the Classé warranty.
CLASSÉ 10 STEREO BALANCED POWER AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS SHEET 10 SPECIFICATIONS: Frequency Response: Sensitivity: Input Impedance: S/N Ratio: Rated output: 8 Ohms: 4 Ohms: Dimensions: Gross: Net: Weight: Gross: Net: 20 Hz to 20 KHz +/- 0.
