Primare A60 power amplifier - Manual (Page 5)

A60 Two-Channel Power Amplifier User Guide
1 UnPACk The A60
Your A60 is supplied with the following components:
• Trigger cable.
• Mains cable.
• One pair of white gloves.
Please use the gloves when handling the unit to avoid
leaving fingerprints.
If any of these are missing please contact your supplier.
We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need
to transport the unit at a later date.
PosiTioninG
For BEST results position the A60 on a stable audio rack.
 WARNING: Leave a space of at least 50mm
around the sides and top of the amplifier to allow
adequate ventilation.
The on/off switch is on the back panel.
Front-panel indicator
The front-panel indicator shows the standby/on status:
• Low intensity indicates standby.
• Bright indicates on.
ConneCT sPeAkers
The A60 is designed to be connected directly to two
loudspeakers.
The terminals can accept speaker cables terminated with
spade terminals or banana plugs.
To connect to two loudspeakers
• Connect the LEFT SPEAKER + and – terminals to the
appropriate terminals on the left speaker.
• Connect the RIGHT SPEAKER + and – terminals to the
appropriate terminals on the right speaker.
For best results with single-wire connections use the
lower pair of terminals.
To bi-wire to two loudspeakers
The A60 provides two pairs of loudspeaker terminals for
each channel, to allow you to connect to the treble and
bass units of each speaker using separate cables.
• Connect one pair of the LEFT SPEAKER + and
– terminals to the treble unit on the left speaker.
• Connect the other pair of the LEFT SPEAKER + and
– terminals to the bass unit on the left speaker.
• Wire the right speaker in a similar way.
For best results when bi-wiring use the lower pairs of
terminals for the mid/high units and the upper pairs of
terminals for the bass units.
ConneCT inPUTs
• Connect the A60 to each channel of the preamplifier or
processor using either the unbalanced RCA input, or
the balanced XLR input, as appropriate.
• Put the INPUT switch in the appropriate position for
the inputs you are using.
If you are using the RCA inputs use high quality stereo
RCA leads.
If you are using the XLR inputs use balanced XLR cables.
ConneCT Power
Connect the power connector on the back panel to your
power outlet using the mains cable supplied with the A60.
If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets please
contact your supplier for an alternative cable.
See Best sound, page 8, for information about getting
the best sound from your A60.
 WARNING: Before connecting power check that
the required supply voltage, indicated on the back
panel, corresponds to your local AC supply.
If a different voltage is stated on the type plate do not
connect the amplifier to the mains power, and seek
advice from your dealer.
 WARNING: Always disconnect the A60 from the
mains power before connecting or disconnecting
any cables.
GeTTinG sTArTed