Introduction
Congratulations. You have purchased an amplifier that is the culmination of 20 years of
amplifier research experience. David Belles has designed the Belles 350A Reference to
exceed in performance any amplifier in its class.
The Belles 350A Reference had been designed to be a reliable part of your precision
sound system, assuming it is handled and installed properly. We have provided these oper-
ating instructions for you, which, if followed, will insure you years of listening enjoyment.
The Belles 350A Reference is designed for systems using either 2, 4 or 8 ohm speakers.
WARNING
: DO NOT move the speaker leads or interconnect cables until the amplifier has
been powered off at least 30 seconds. Failure to follow this waring will cause the line fuse
to blow.
Care
The most important thing you can do for your amplifier is clean it properly. There may be
occasions when dust or dirt my build up on your unit. Polishes, cleaners, solvent or
any
ammonia based cleaners
will damage the aluminum anodize finish of your unit. Use a
clean cloth and wipe the dirt from the unit. Use greater pressure to clean more persistent
dirt. With proper care, the appearance of the Belles 350A Reference will be preserved for
years.
Unpacking the Unit
When you receive your unit, carefully inspect the carton for any damage. Any obvious
dents or scuff marks should alert you to the possibility of damage to the contents. If any
external damage to the carton is found, note the location in relation to the orientation of the
amplifier as it is removed from the carton.
Open the top flaps of the carton and carefully remove the unit, lifting it straight out of the
carton. Inspect the unit for damage, paying particular attention to those areas that corre-
spond to any damaged areas on the outer carton.
If your unit was damaged (1) Contact your dealer if the unit wa purchased locally. (2)
Contact your common carrier (eg- UPS) if your unit was shipped to you. Do not send the
unit back to the shipper until instructed to do so by the carrier. To do so may void any dam-
age claim you may have.
Do not discard your packing materials or cartons. Should it be necessary to return the
unit, it must arrive undamaged. Using the original packing materials will ensure your unit
arrives safely. Sending your unit back in improper packing could lead to the unit being
damaged, with no possibility of a successful claim against the carrier. The unit
must
be
placed in the original packing bag to avoid marring the unit.
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