Advantage S-2 Owners manual

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Table of contents

Introduction 4

“Burn-In”

Design 4
Balanced signal transmission 4
Unpacking 5
Placement 5
Cleaning 5

Rear panel 6

Front panel 7

Remote control 8

Input settings 9

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Input level 9
Name 9
Surround mode 9
Installing/Changing batteries in the remote control 9

Trouble Shooting 10

Warranty 11

Obtaining Service 11

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This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of
unisulated, dangerous voltage within the unit’s case that may
be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the
litterature accompanying this unit.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain
or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the unit’s case, there are
no serviceable parts inside.

Refer all servicing to qualified personell only.

Marking by the “CE ” symbol (shown left)indicates compliance
of this device with the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)and
LVD (Low Voltage Directive)standards of the European
Community.

The information contained in the manual is subject to change
without notice.The most current version of this manual will be
posted on our web site at http://www.bladelius.com.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ADVANTAGE S-2 Power­amplifier.

Your S-2 is a state-of-the-art unit, and has been assembled by
highly skilled ADVANTAGE craftsmen to provide you with
many years of listening pleasure. Our unit’s esteem arises
from the way we handle music-signals. ADVANTAGE
develops products for people who wish absolutely natural an
enjoyable music reproduction.

“Burn-In”

Design

Balanced signal transmission

Due to the extremely short signal paths designed and built
into this piece of equipment, a significant "burn-in" period is
required before the unit will reach its maximum sonic
potential.
We recommend the unit be left on (or in standby mode) at all
times, especially during the first 5-6 weeks of operation, in
order to speed the "burn-in" process.

For best results, the S-2 should be left on or in the standby
mode at all times. The unit should not be switched off via the
master ON/OFF switch unless the unit will not be being used
for a significant period of time (during vacations, etc.).

Reduction is the principle for the shaping of all
ADVANTAGE components. The unobtrusive design
harmonizes with almost every environment and does not
compete with your personal sphere. The form refers tothe
tonal ability of the product line, whose composure and
strength manifests a well-balanced equilibrium.

Balanced signal transmission means that two signal lines are
used which carry the same signal with opposite phase. On the
receiving side, the signals are mixed. Since any noise
interference that has arisen during transmission will be
present in both lines with identical phase, such noise is
canceled out, leaving only the pure original signal. Balanced
connection therefore keeps the signal transfer free from any
kind of interference.

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