Table of Contents Stellar M700 Mono Amplifier ™ ® Safety Information Introduction Welcome Contact Information Symbols Found on the M700 Getting Started Rear Panel View Installation Considerations Power Cables Connecting Cables Country Specific AC Voltages Connecting the Speaker Cables Black Terminal is not Ground Biwire Plugging in the Connecting Cables Plugging in the Power Cable...
Do not remove or bypass the ground pin on the end of the AC cord. All PS Audio ® products ship with a grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Negative Speaker Output Balanced Input Installation Once your Stellar M700 amplifier is unpacked, you’ll need to find a convenient place to Considerations set it. We recommend floor mounting on a platform or shelf mounting as close to the speakers as possible. If the source equipment (preamp or DAC) is far away from the M700, it is recommended to use balanced interconnects if possible.
™ ® Country Specific The Stellar M700, as with all PS Audio products, is country specific to its incoming AC AC Voltages voltage. This means the unit can only be operated at its preset voltage, such as 230 volts for most of Europe and Asia, 100 volts for Japan, and 120 volts for the US and other similar countries.
M700 into a voltage other than what it is set for. Failure to observe this rule may damage the Stellar. You are now ready to enjoy your first listen to the Stellar M700 Mono Amplifier. Making sure the preamplifier and the system is on, push the standby button on the top left corner of the M700 front panel.
PS Audio logo button, located on the upper left hand corner of the Stellar M700’s front panel. When the logo button is not lit, the amplifier is in Output Disabled Mode. This mode keeps the amplifier in a reduced power mode, maintaining excellent performance benefits while consuming little power.
This type of interaction is known as a ground loop. The first step to determine where the hum is coming from is to place the Stellar M700 in Output Disabled Mode and remove the input connection from the preamplifier. Turn the amp back on and see if there is hum.
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When out of phase, polarity will cause bass cancellation and should be avoided. Check to make sure the red terminal on the M700 goes to the red terminal on your loudspeaker. Fuses There are no user serviceable fuses in the Stellar M700 Mono Amplifier.
3 years from the date the unit was first purchased from PS Audio or its dealers and agents. If you do not register your product within 30 days of service, a copy of your purchase receipt from an authorized PS Audio dealer may be used as proof of purchase to establish the warranty start date.
™ ® Limitations Under In no event will PS Audio’s liability to you exceed the origianl purchase price of your unit. This Warranty This warranty does not cover the cost of custom installation, customer instruction, setup adjustments, or signal reception problems. Consequential and incidental damages are not covered under this warranty.
Authorization Number (RMA#) prior to returning any item. Please contact PS Audio or an authorized PS Audio repair center to receive an RMA#. The RMA# must be on all returned items. If it is not clearly marked, PS Audio will return the package back to you, freight collect.
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