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CLASSÉ AUDIO

 

 

CA-100 

 

POWER AMPLIFIER 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

CA-100 

 

OWNER'S MANUAL 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for CA-100

Page 1: ...CLASSÉ AUDIO CA 100 POWER AMPLIFIER CA 100 OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...he preamps are the same The same circuit is tailored to different power levels etc Differences between less expensive models and more expensive models are parts quality and compliment power supply extravagance and the amount of filtering etc as well as features and packaging This means that for years Classé has been constantly fine tuning and upgrading this circuit and its application thus reachin...

Page 3: ... 3 CA 100 OWNER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING SET UP 4 GENERAL CONNECTIONS 5 CONNECTIONS FOR REGULAR OR BALANCED INPUTS 7 PROTECTION CIRCUIT 8 SPECIFICATIONS 12 ...

Page 4: ...ear for tightening the speaker output connectors For optimum sonic performance we recommend the optional CLASSÉ REFERENCE A C LINECORD Consult your dealer regarding this accessory The power transformer in the CA 100 is located at the front center of the unit Ideally a few feet should separate this area from components which potentially could pick up hum These include preamplifiers turntables and i...

Page 5: ...POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD SEE ALSO THE 10 WARRANTY SECTION OF THIS OWNER S MANUAL STEREO Input and output connectors are clearly marked on the back of the amplifier Left Right connections are oriented from the front of the unit Stereo output connections are marked above the connectors Switch stereo mono switch to UP position Units preset at factory for STEREO Use only high quality interconnect and lo...

Page 6: ...cally disconnected MONO output connections are marked below the connectors Repeat the above MONO settings and connections on the second CA 100 to be used for the other channel Please remember that the negative output connection of a bridged amplifier is NOT a ground Do not use a common ground or switchbox set up Do not use with electronic crossovers which have a common ground REMOTE CONTROL OPTION...

Page 7: ... panels of the CA 100 The balanced connectors are automatically disabled BALANCED INPUTS Switch the REGULAR BALANCED switch to the position marked BALANCED DOWN A balanced preamplifier and balanced interconnects are also required For use with balanced preamplifiers other than Classé the wiring of the 3 pin XLR connectors must be matched to that of the CLASSÉ CA 100 which are wired as follows PIN 1...

Page 8: ...gnal There is also an AC line fuse protecting the unit it is located at the back of the unit immediately to the right side of the AC receptacle see fig 1 page 9 If the protection circuit of the unit is triggered or any of the fuses has blown the FRONT PANEL POWER LED will go to BLINKING GREEN IF THE PROTECTION CIRCUIT HAS BEEN TRIGGERED TURN THE CA 100 OFF After the situation which triggered the p...

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Page 11: ... 11 CLASSÉ AUDIO 5070 Francois Cusson Lachine Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone 514 636 63 84 Fax 514 636 14 28 ...

Page 12: ...culpted one piece handles Available in both Satin Black and Soft Shadow Silver finishes CA 100 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 KHz 0 1 dB Sensitivity 950 mV in for rated output Input Impedance 75 Kohms Output Impedance 0 036 Ohm Gain 29 02 dB THD N 0 030 S N Ratio 128 dB Rated output Stereo Mono 8 Ohms 100 350 Watts 4 Ohms 200 600 Watts Dimensions Gross 22 x 19 1 2 x 10 1 2 Net 19 x ...

Page 13: ...r the European Community CE mark This means that your Classé product has been subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing and safety tests in the world and have proven to meet or exceed all European Community CE requirements for unit to unit consistency and consumer safety All of us at Classé Audio wish you many years of musical enjoyment As of July 18 1996 Classé Audio has been granted Certifica...

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