Esoteric I-03 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
11
Connections When Using as a Pre Amplifier
Using speaker cables with bare wire
Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise to loosen it. Insert the bare
wire end properly into the terminal hole, and then tighten the
terminal cap.
o Do not insert the insulation coating into the terminal hole. Insert
only bare wire.
o Make sure it is fastened securely by pulling the cable lightly.
Using speaker cables with spades
Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise to loosen it. Fit the spade
around the terminal, and then tighten the terminal cap.
o The inside diameter of spades should be 8 mm (5/16") or more.
o Make sure it is fastened securely by pulling the cable lightly.
Using speaker cables with banana plugs
With the terminal cap tightened, insert the plug into the jack on
the end of the cap.
o Read the instructions supplied with the banana plug.
For European customers
In accordance with European safety regulations, it is not possible
to connect banana plugs into the speaker terminals on European
models. The holes into which banana plugs are inserted have
been covered with black caps. Connect the speakers using spades
or bare wires. If the black caps become separated from the
terminals, return them to their original position.
Left speakerRight speaker
RCA audio cable
LR
AUDIO IN
Speaker
terminals (R)
Speaker
terminals (L)
Power amplier
Connect the PRE OUT terminals to the analog audio input terminals of
the power amplifier using commercially available RCA audio cables.
Make sure to connect:
White plug e White jack (L: left channel)
Red plug e Red jack (R: right channel)
o After the connection, set the Pre out setting to “ON1” or “ON2”
(page 16).
After all connections are complete, connect the power cord
plug to the AC wall socket.
o Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with
this unit.
o Be sure to connect each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise,
do not bundle the connection cords.