Audio research d 100 owners manual

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MODEL D-100 POWER AMPLIFIER
OWNER'S MANUAL

audio research

HIGH DEFINITION®

5740 GREEN CIRCLE DRIVE / MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55343-4424
PHONE 612/939-0500 FAX 512/9390804

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase. The D-100 solid state dual channel power
amplifier was conceived and designed for audio perfectionists. Analog
Module" front end circuitry coupled to a unique linear output stage provides
Stable "high definition" performance.

The D-lOO output stage utilizes a total of 32 power devices coupled to a special
heat sink design. It will drive capacitive or inductive loads and withstand
accidental shorts without the aid of protective circuitry. It is also self-
biasing - no internal biasing or balance adjustments are used or needed. Sonic
performance will not change with time or temperature.

WARRANTY
A limited 90-Day Warranty (from the date of purchase by the original purchaser)
is provided by Audio Research Corporation. This warranty is subject to the

conditions and limitations stated within the documents attached to the Outer
shipping carton.

SERVICE CONTRACT

A 3-Year Service Contract Application is included with the documents attached to
the outer shipping carton.

THIS SERVICE CONTRACT WILL NOT BE ISSUED OR EFFECTIVE UNLESS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SALE THE PURCHASER MAILS TO AUDIO RESEARCH A SERVICE CONTRACT
APPLICATION FORM WHICH HAS BEEN COMPLETED, DATED AND SIGNED BY BOTH THE SELLING
DEALER AND THE PURCHASER AND A COPY OF THE BILL OF SALE OR OTHER PROOF OF
PURCHASE OF THE PRODUCT.

PACKAGING

Save All The Packaging - Your Audio Research component is a precision electronic
instrument and should be properly cartoned any time shipment is made. You may
never have occasion to return it to the factory for service, but if such shOuld
be necessary, or other occasion to ship it occurs, the original packaging may
save your investment from unnecessary damage or delay.

ACCESSORIES

The following spare fuses are included with your 0-100:

(1) AC line fuse (externally accessible)
(2) DC supply fuses (internally accessible)