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Stylos User's Manual
What size of an amplifier should I use with theWhat size of an amplifier should I use with the
What size of an amplifier should I use with theWhat size of an amplifier should I use with the
What size of an amplifier should I use with the
Stylos?Stylos?
Stylos?Stylos?
Stylos?
We recommend an amplifier with 80 to 200 watts per
channel for most applications. The Stylos
will perform
well with either a tube or transistorized amplifier, and will
reveal the sonic character of either type. However, it is
important that the amplifier be stable operating into
varying impedance loads: a stable amplifier will be able
to deliver twice its rated wattage into 4 Ohms and should
maintain or increase power into 2 Ohms.
Should I unplug my Stylos during a thunder-Should I unplug my Stylos during a thunder-
Should I unplug my Stylos during a thunder-Should I unplug my Stylos during a thunder-
Should I unplug my Stylos during a thunder-
storm?storm?
storm?storm?
storm?
Yes. Or before. It’s a good idea to disconnect all of your
audio/video components during stormy weather.
Is there likely to be any interaction between theIs there likely to be any interaction between the
Is there likely to be any interaction between theIs there likely to be any interaction between the
Is there likely to be any interaction between the
Stylos and the television in my Audio/VideoStylos and the television in my Audio/Video
Stylos and the television in my Audio/VideoStylos and the television in my Audio/Video
Stylos and the television in my Audio/Video
system?system?
system?system?
system?
Actually, there is less interaction between a television
and an electrostatic speaker than between a television
and a conventional system. The magnets in conventional
speakers do interact with televisions tubes. However, we
do recommend that you keep your speakers at least one
foot away from the television because of the dynamic
woofer they employ.
Could my children, pets, or myself be shockedCould my children, pets, or myself be shocked
Could my children, pets, or myself be shockedCould my children, pets, or myself be shocked
Could my children, pets, or myself be shocked
by the high-voltage present in the electrostaticby the high-voltage present in the electrostatic
by the high-voltage present in the electrostaticby the high-voltage present in the electrostatic
by the high-voltage present in the electrostatic
panel?panel?
panel?panel?
panel?
No. High voltage with low current is not dangerous. As a
matter of fact, the voltage in our speakers is
10 times10 times
10 times10 times
10 times
lessless
lessless
less than the static electricity that builds up on the
surface of your television screen.
If my child punctured the diaphragm with aIf my child punctured the diaphragm with a
If my child punctured the diaphragm with aIf my child punctured the diaphragm with a
If my child punctured the diaphragm with a
pencil, stick, or similar item., how extensivepencil, stick, or similar item., how extensive
pencil, stick, or similar item., how extensivepencil, stick, or similar item., how extensive
pencil, stick, or similar item., how extensive
would the damage to the speaker be?would the damage to the speaker be?
would the damage to the speaker be?would the damage to the speaker be?
would the damage to the speaker be?
Our research department has literally punctured hun-
dreds of holes in a diaphragm, neither affecting the
quality of the sound nor causing the diaphragm to rip.
However, you will be able to see the actual puncture and
it can be a physical nuisance. If this is the case, replacing
the electrostatic transducer will be the only solution.
Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving myWill my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my
Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving myWill my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my
Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my
speakers plugged in all the time?speakers plugged in all the time?
speakers plugged in all the time?speakers plugged in all the time?
speakers plugged in all the time?
Your Stylos are equipped with a device we call the signal
sensing circuit. Here's how it works. The signal automati-
cally diminishes the bias voltage of the ESL cell to
conserve energy and prolong the life of the system. If you
like, you can think of it as an attendant who turns off the
lights when you aren't using them. Your ESL's don't use
much energy anyway (they may cost you about as much
to operate as one 15 watt light bulb) but after five minutes
of the absence of any program material, the circuit will
turn them off.
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or per-Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or per-
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or per-Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or per-
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or per-
formance of the Stylos?formance of the Stylos?
formance of the Stylos?formance of the Stylos?
formance of the Stylos?
We recommend that you not place any loudspeaker in
direct sunlight as the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun
can cause deterioration of grill cloth, speaker cones, etc..
Exposures through glass will not cause a problem,
however the heat generated by the sun will age the finish
on the speaker as it would any fine furniture. Martin-
Logan speakers are not recommended for outdoor use.
Will excessive smoke or dust cause any prob-Will excessive smoke or dust cause any prob-
Will excessive smoke or dust cause any prob-Will excessive smoke or dust cause any prob-
Will excessive smoke or dust cause any prob-
lems?lems?
lems?lems?
lems?
Exposure to excessive contaminants, such as smoke or
dust, may potentially effect the performance of the
electrostatic membrane and may cause discoloration of
the diaphragm membrane.
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