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C O P Y R I G H T A N D A C K N O W L E D G M E N T S
Copyright © 2007 Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved.
Primare Systems AB
Idavägen 17D
SE-352 46 Växjö
Sweden
The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of
publication. However, our policy is one of continuous development and so
the information is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Primare Systems AB.
Primare is a trademark of Primare Systems AB. All other product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or
moisture.
Dangerous voltages inside. Do not open the cabinet. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be carried out by qualified service
personnel only.
FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our
instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and
television reception. It has been type-tested and complies with the limits set out
in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits
are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in
home installations.
EEC: This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits
set out in EN55013 and EN55020.
This guide was produced by Human-Computer Interface Ltd,
http://www.interface.co.uk
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Contents
Introduction
W E L C O M E T O T H E A 3 1 . 2 A M P L I F I E R ............ (1
U S I N G T H E A 3 1 . 2 W I T H O T H E R P R I M A R E
P R O D U C T S ...............................................................
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T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N ..............................
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Connecting the A31.2 Amplifier
B A C K P A N E L C O N N E C T I O N S ........................... (3
P O W E R C O N N E C T I O N ........................................
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O U T P U T S ....................................................................
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I N P U T S ........................................................................
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Index
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Introduction
Welcome to the Primare A31.2 Amplifier! This chapter introduces you to its key
features, and explains how you can take advantage of its impressive power
handling and superb sound in your system.
W E L C O M E T O T H E A 3 1 . 2 A M P L I F I E R
The A31.2 is a modular power amplifier designed as the ideal output stage in
a home theatre or hi-fi system.
Modular design
The A31.2 is designed as two independent blocks, each with a separate
transformer and power supply, for the ultimate in stability and channel
separation.
Generous power handling
Each section of the A31.2 delivers 120 Watts into 8
Ω, giving sufficient power
reserves for home cinema or the reproduction of recorded music. An overdimensioned heat sink gives excellent thermal dissipation.
Superb quality
The A31.2 delivers its power at an outstanding quality level, making it as
suitable for reproducing high quality recorded music as for home cinema.
The A31.2 also provides the option of balanced XLR inputs, for extremely low
noise when used in conjunction with a preamplifier that provides balanced
outputs.
Remote power on/off
For convenience the A31.2 can be powered on and off via a remote link
cable, avoiding the need to switch it on or off separately from the preamplifier
in the system.
U S I N G T H E A 3 1 . 2 W I T H O T H E R P R I M A R E
P R O D U C T S
Although the A31.2 is flexible enough to act as the output stage in virtually
any system, it is ideal for use with other products in the Primare range, such
as the Primare P30 Processor. The A31.2 can be used as a building block in
conjunction with the Primare A30.3 and A30.5 to create modular systems with
any desired number of matched output stages, and one or more A30 Series
amplifiers can be powered on or off remotely from a P30 using the remote link
connections.
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T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N
Output power per channel 120W into 8
Ω, 200W into 4Ω
Output impedance <0.03
Ω
Line inputs 1V for 120W into 8
Ω
XLR inputs 2V for 120W into 8
Ω
Input impedance 11k
Ω
Frequency response <10Hz – 100kHz, -3dB
THD <0.08%
Signal-to-noise, line -100dB
Power consumption 800W
Dimensions (WxDxH) 430 x 385 x 100mm
Weight 16kg
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Connecting the A31.2 Amplifier
This chapter explains how to connect the A31.2 to the other components in your
system, using the connections on the back panel.
]D Right XLR balanced input.
]E Right phono input.
]F Remote link sockets.
]A Right loudspeaker outputs.
]B Remote link switch.
]C Left loudspeaker outputs.
]G Left phono input.
]H Left XLR balanced input.
]I Mains power input and fuse.
RIGHT SPEAKER
+ –
LEFT SPEAKER
– +
RIGHT INPUTS
REMOTE SW
REMOTE LINK
LINK
LEFT INPUTS
]D ]E ]F ]H]G ]I
]C]B]A
B A C K P A N E L C O N N E C T I O N S
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P O W E R C O N N E C T I O N
Warning: Before connecting power check that the required supply voltage,
indicated on the back panel, corresponds to your local AC supply. If a
different voltage is stated on the type plate do not connect the amplifier to the
mains power, and seek advice from your dealer.
Connect the mains power using the enclosed mains cable.
Note: Always disconnect the amplifier from the mains power before
connecting or disconnecting any of the cables.
O U T P U T S
Loudspeaker outputs
Connect the left and right loudspeakers to the corresponding terminals. The
terminals can accept speaker cables terminated with 4mm banana plugs,
spade terminals, or bare wires. To connect bare wires unscrew the terminal,
pass the bare wire through the hole in the terminal bolt, and clamp the wire in
place by screwing the terminal back down.
I N P U T S
Connect the A31.2 to the preamplifier or processor using either the left and
right phono inputs, or the left and right XLR inputs. If you are using the phono
inputs use high quality stereo phono leads. If you are using the XLR inputs use
balanced XLR cables.
R E M O T E L I N K
To power the A31.2 on and off remotely from a Primare P30 Processor
connect the REMOTE output from the P30 Processor to one of the REMOTE
LINK sockets on the A31.2, using a twin core cable terminated in 3.5mm
jack plugs. The second REMOTE LINK socket can be used to daisy-chain the
remote output to further A30 series amplifiers.
To use the remote link switch the REMOTE SW switch to the LINK position.
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Index
B
back panel connections............................. 3
balanced inputs........................................ 4
C
connections .............................................. 3
I
inputs ...................................................... 4
O
outputs .................................................... 4
loudspeakers ....................................... 4
P
P30 Processor, use with ............................. 4
R
remote link............................................... 4
REMOTE switch ........................................ 4
T
technical specification ............................... 2
X
XLR inputs ................................................ 4
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