Concept 5 5 owners manual 2nd gen

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Concept
receiver. We think you'll most appreciate
this product if you understand it in the
context of its design philosophy. Take a
few minutes and read this manual before
you set up the receiver; it'll save you a lot
of time, and will help you get the full
potential from the Concept.

The Concept 5.5 is the result of
a concentrated effort to design a line of
stereo receivers without compromise.
Every detail, from the action of the
controls to the surface area of the
internal heat sinks, has been carefully
thought out and crafted by a
distinguished international team of
designers and production engineers. A
laboratory standard of performance is
augumented by bold visual definition. The
final product is a finelycrafted
instrument that will satisfy the most
discerning audiophile.

A myriad of design innovations
make the Concept 5.5 as easy to use as to
listen to. Most of the binary functions are
controlled by newly engineered push-
buttons for maximum operational
simplicity. The buttons themselves use
light-emitting diodes to provide positive
visual indication; the tape monitor
buttons glow red when depressed, while
all others glow green.

The Concept 5.5 volume and tone
controls have multiple detents to allow
precise adjustments that are easily
repeatable. A unique four-range tone
control system offers a new level of
control over the frequency response, so
you can get the best possible sound in
any environment.

A sophisticated tuner section will
match the performance of the finest
separate tuners. Effective application is
made of a 4-gang tuning assembly, full
Quadrature detector, hand-picked filter
elements and the latest Phase circuitry. Tuning itself is unusually
smooth, due in part to the massive internal
flywheel and bearing assembly. Exact
tuning is aided by a pair of calibrated
meters and a stereo indicator light.

The hallmark of the Concept 5.5 is a
standard of accuracy unmarred by signifi-
cant audible or measurable distortion. This
has been achieved by selecting only
premiumouality parts and operating them
far below their rated capabilities. A
deliberate benefit of this design aiterion is
a dramatic decrease of breakdown due to
parts failure.

Surely the most ambitious way to
create a product, but consistent with
making the Concept 5.5 receiver the
ultimate synthesis of the technical, the
visual, and the tactile.

Unpacking

Save the shipping carton and all
packing materials. They'll assure the
receivers safety should you ever move or
ship the unit.

Record the serial number of your
Concept receiver in the space provided
here. The number may be found on the
rear panel of your receiver.

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Placement

You should, of course, place your
receiver where its most convenient.
However, keep it away from direct sunlight
or any other heat source, and don't bled:
the vents on the underside of the unit.
CAUTION: To prevent fire and avoid
shock hazard, do not expose the receiver to
rain or moisture.

Make sure the power is switched off
before making any connections.