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VIII. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What difference between VENTURE and standard stand-by mode?
VENTURE stand-by mode does not switch off fully the appliance. Only the power
stages are shut-off. They are the main current consumers. The heart of the amplifier
stays warm and operational. This allows getting the full musical quality back in about
10 to 15 minutes after waking the appliance back up. A standard switch-on of the
amplifier requires about 8 hours getting that same level back. The current
consumption is divided by about 10 in stand-by mode. VENTURE however
recommends switching the appliance fully off when leaving it unused for long periods
(holidays…).
Can the provided mains cable be changed?
The provided mains cable answers to standard norms. It can however be replaced
by a higher quality VENTURE or other high end mains cable, if it answers to the
same norms. A very sensitive musical gain can be heard, depending on the chosen
cable. Caution: when changing this cable, please follow the polarity conditions of
your country. Phase location is different for instance between US and British norms.
While it would not prevent the appliance to operate, a sensitive loss could be heard
(sound laid back).
Is there any specific order to switch my Hi-Fi equipments on?
Always switch on the source equipment first: they sometimes emit a spark at switch
on, and this must not be amplified and pushed to the speakers. Then follow down the
equipments. An example of a switch-on chain: CD player, decoder (DAC),
preamplifier active crossovers and then amplifiers.
To switch off, please follow the reverse order.
Is there any specific order to switch my Hi-Fi equipments off?
Always switch off the source equipments last: they sometimes emit a spark at switch
off, and this must not be amplified and pushed to the speakers. Start from the bottom
and then follow up to the source equipments. An example of a switch-off chain:
amplifiers, active crossovers, preamplifier, decoder (DAC), CD player.
To switch on, please follow the reverse order.
The heat sinks are very hot? Is it dangerous?
VENTURE products aim at get the maximum from all internal components. The heat
sinks are pushed to their optimum to guarantee a maximal class A operation, as it
means excellence in musical quality. However, VENTURE products follow security
norms and do not push the heat beyond legal limits. There is consequently no
excessive heat: contact is hot, but do not get warmer with time (once appliance is
considered warm). Also, heat regulators are used to prevent any thermal runaway
and this way protect the appliance. This inevitably limits the level of class A at high
volumes.