Aragon 8008 ST Owners manual

Congratulations on your acquisition of the Aragon 8008ST Dual Mono Amplifier. The

8008ST is a state-of-the-art component. Years of dedicated research, extensive testing, and
engineering refinement went into this Aragon exclusive.

Aragon components offer unparalleled flexibility and performance to the discriminating

music lover. Your 8008ST incorporates many advanced design and construction features into a

superbly crafted amplifier.

We recommend playing your 8008ST a minimum of 24 hours before performing any

critical listening. We do understand that most of you will not wait that long. Therefore, please
note that your 8008ST will improve sonicly over the course of the first week if the amplifier is left
on. During this time, you will notice the sound from your 8008ST will become richer, warmer
and more open. After this first week of break-in the high current bias of the 8008ST will allow the
amplifier to reach it's proper operating temperature within 20 minutes from turn on. From this
point forward we strongly recommend that you turn the amplifier OFF when not listening to
music.

UNPACKING YOUR NEW 800851 Dual Mono Amplifier

Your new 8008ST Dual Mono Amplifier was diligently hand-crafted. thoroughly tested
and carefully packed at our factory in California, USA. In the unlikely event that your 8008ST is
damaged during shipment, be sure to save the carton as evidence for the freight carriers'
inspection and call your authorized dealer immediately. We strongly recommend that you
always save the box and packing materials should you have to transport your 8008ST for any
reason. This is a particularly good idea if you wish to take full advantage of any future
upgrades or options.

CAUTION:

Never ship your 8008ST Dual Mono Amplifier without the original packing.

CONTENTS OF THIS CARTON:

This carton contains: your new 8008ST Dual Mono Amplifier. a UL approved power cord.

a Warranty Registration/Survey card. and of course. this Owner's Manual. Please follow the
instructions contained in this manual in order to derive the maximum performance. flexibility

and enjoyment from your 8008ST Dual Mono Amplifier.

Be sure to complete and return your factory registration card immediately.

This will entitle you

to our extended warranty as outlined on the warranty card.

~ Mondial Designs LTD. 1995

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

This section will help you to become familiar with each of the controls and functions
found on your 8008ST Dual Mono Amplifier. Take a few moments to read the information
presented in this section in order to facilitate your understanding of the control options
available.

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7. OPTIONAL LEFT BALANCED INPUT

8. LEFT SINGLE ENDED INPUT

9. LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT "+"

10. LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT "-"

11. A/C POWER CONNECTOR

12. LINE FUSE HOLDER

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This is the input for the left channel when

using an XLR balanced source.

This is the input for the left channel when

using an RCA single ended channel

source.

These are the "+" outputs for the left

channel speaker.

These are the "-" outputs for the left

channel speaker.

This 3 prong connector is for the A/C

power input.

This is the A/C fuse protection holder.

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FIGURE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FIGURE 2 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

1. POWER ON/OFF

This rocker switch turns the A/C power

ON (press top) or OFF (press bottom.)

2. POWER INDICATOR

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This light will be on whenever the 8008ST

is in the on position.

3. OpnONAL RIGHT BALANCED INPUT

This is the input for the right channel
when using an XLR balanced source.

4. RIGHT SINGLE ENDED INPUT

This is the input for the right channel

when using an RCA single ended

channel source.

5. RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT "+"

These are the "+" outputs for the right
channel speaker.

6. RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT "."

These are the "-" outputs for the right
channel speaker,