Bel Canto eVo200.2 manual

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    BelCantoDesign eVo200.2 Digital Power Processor Audio Power Amplifier User's Guide and Operating Information Bel Canto Design • 212 Third Avenue North–Suite 345 • Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: (612) 317.4550 • Fax: (612) 359.9358 • Email: Info@BelCantoDesign.com © May, 2001[...]

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    eVo200.2 Owner's Manual Page 2 eVo200.2 Digital Power Processor, Audio Power Amplifier The eVo200.2 is a dual configuration, stereo/mono power audio amplifier using a unique Bel Canto Design, eVo Digital Power Processor circuit architecture. Contents Bel Canto Design Statement 3 Design Features 4 Unpacking 5 Initial Setup 6 Amplifier Placement[...]

  • Page 3

    eVo200.2 Owner's Manual Page 3 Bel Canto grew from the quest to achieve the ultimate musical satisfaction from an audio system. This goal began with the discovery of the inherent sonic qualities and musical performance potential of a nearly forgotten technology, the single-ended triode amplifier. The ability of this type of amplifier to recrea[...]

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    eVo200.2 Owner's Manual Page 4 Design Features • High efficiency Digital Power Processing output stage for cool operation • Small signal analog processing • > 800 watts short term continuous power output capability in Mono mode • Optimized balanced and single-ended input stage • THD and IMD <0.01% • Damping Factor >100 •[...]

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    eVo200.2 Owner's Manual Page 5 Unpacking Unpacking The box containing your eVo200.2 contains the following parts: 1 - eVo200.2 audio power amplifier 1 - eVo200.2 User's Guide 1 - Power Cable for connection to utility power [6' 7" - 2 meters long] Carefully unpack each piece and check for shipping damage. If there is any damage, [...]

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    eVo200.2 Owner's Manual Page 6 Initial Setup Line Level Inputs Two inputs per channel are provided. The RCA jack is a standard input that accepts single- ended sources. The female XLR jack allows true balanced hookup operation using the standard pin configuration: Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Input + Pin 3 Input - If there is a problem with noise or hum[...]

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    eVo200.2 Owner's Manual Page 7 Amplifier Placement eVo200.2 Placement Within Your System The most typical arrangement places the eVo200.2 on the lower shelf of a rack or shelf unit; some users prefer to have the eVo200.2 on its own stand. Whichever method is preferred, it is recommended to use a high quality type stand capable of dissipating v[...]

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    eVo200.2 Owner's Manual Page 8 Warranty Information Please take a moment to fill out your warranty registration sheet. Returning this registration validates your warranty and allows us to send you information on product updates and new product development. This information will be filed with your amplifier’s build documents and will not be u[...]