Summary of ALLAE - 2
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W o r l d c l a s s h i f i o w n e r s m a n u a l speakers: sl2, allæ, ariva, axent, axess, n-sats, n-cent, n-sub..
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Important in order to comply with current european safety regulations it is essential that the naim loudspeaker connectors supplied with amplifiers and loudspeakers are used. Do not under any circumstances allow anyone to modify your naim equipment without first checking with the factory, your deale...
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1 2 connections it is important for both safety and performance that the standard cables supplied are not modified. 2.1 interconnect cables if options are available with your equipment and installation, din interconnect sockets should be used in preference to rca phono sockets. One end of each naim ...
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2 4 general installation naim equipment is designed to offer the finest performance possible avoiding compromise wherever practical. This can lead to circumstances that may be unfamiliar. The notes that follow contain advice specifically related to naim equipment as well as more general warnings abo...
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3 sl2 5 introduction and positioning naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before unpacking, installing and using the loudspeakers. Please also retain the packaging for future ...
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4 sl2 5.5 sl2 assembly tweeter suspension assembly pin spacer spacer upper cabinet lower cabinet grille plinth tweeter suspension assembly passive crossover unit tweeter mounting points 5.3 sl2 components note: the metal bar across the rear underside of the sl2 that attaches the lower cabinet to the...
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5 touch the lower cabinet. The card spacing jig packed with this manual can be used to support the bottom edge of the grille as it is fitted. Seen from the side, the grille should continue the curved form of the front of the lower cabinet. 5.7 connection if the loudspeakers are to be used with naim ...
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6 allæ 6 introduction and positioning naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before installing and using the loudspeakers. Please also retain the packaging for future use. The p...
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7 6.3 allæ components allæ upper cabinet lower cabinet pip allæ specification frequency response: 30hz - 20khz sensitivity: 88db/1w/1m power handling: 150 watts (music programme) impedance: 6Ω (nominal) dimensions (h x w x d): 940 x 240 x 280mm weight (unpacked): 17.6kg finishes: cherry, maple, blac...
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8 ariva 7.1 installation stage 1 each ariva loudspeaker comprises a separate plinth and cabinet . These components can be identified from the diagrams opposite. To begin installation, first fit four floor spikes and lock-nuts to the underside of each plinth . Leave just enough spike length extending...
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9 ariva ariva specification frequency response: 35hz - 20khz sensitivity: 90db/1w/1m power handling: 150 watts (music programme) impedance: 4Ω (nominal) dimensions (h x w x d): 880 x 230 x 310mm weight (unpacked): 18.6kg finishes: cherry, maple, black 7.3 plinth installation location dome 7.4 cabine...
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10 8.1 connection if the axent or axess are to be used with naim amplification, naim loudspeaker cable will produce the best results and is necessary with some amplifiers. Cable length should be between 3.5 metres and 20 metres (11.5ft and 66ft). Your local retailer will be able to make up cables of...
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11 8.3 tweeter adjustment incorrect adjustment correct adjustment axent, axess axent specification frequency response: 40hz - 20khz sensitivity: 89db/1w/1m power handling: 150 watts (music programme) impedance: 6Ω (nominal) dimensions (h x w x d): 175 x 940 x 440mm weight (unpacked): 27.4kg finishes...
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12 9.1 n-stand installation the n-stand is a dedicated floor-stand for n-sats . It must not be used to support any other loudspeaker. To begin n-stand installation, first attach each base to an upright with the four small cap-head screws using the allen key supplied (see diagram 9.3). Once the stand...
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13 n-sats 9.3 n-stand construction naim floor protectors can be used to if the n-stand is to be installed on a non-carpeted floor. Use the supplied allen key to adjust each floor spike from the top. Tighten the lock-nuts once the stand is level. Floor spike adjustment protector n-sats specification ...
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14 n-cent 10.1 installation the adhesive rubber feet supplied with n-cent will reduce vibration transferred to other equipment. Use the template enclosed with this manual to fit the feet in position. An n-series wall bracket is available that enables n-cent to be wall mounted. Contact your dealer or...
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15 n-sub 11 introduction naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before installing and using the n-sub. Please also retain the packaging. The n-sub is very heavy and care should ...
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16 n-sub note: a special 4-pin din to stereo rca phono plug lead is required for connection to naim preamplifiers (usually via the preamplifier power supply). It incorporates resistors in the signal path to protect the preamplifier from the high capacitance inherent in the necessarily long lead. Con...
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17 250hz and the factory default setting is 60hz . See section 11.5 for further guidance on setting this parameter. 11.4.3 invert invert switches (inverts) the acoustic phase (polarity) of the n-sub . Inverting phase can be of value when deciding on the optimum position for a sub-woofer. It is worth...
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18 11.8 floor protectors 11.6 n-sub connection panel mains input speaker level inputs rc5 in rc5 out ch 1 left in ch 2 right in mono in mono out earth switch external earth data rs232 in/out note: the rs232 sockets enable connection to custom install rs232 controllers. Please contact your dealer for...
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19 12 declaration of conformity to appropriate standards manufacturer naim audio limited, southampton road, salisbury, england, sp1 2ln products sl2, allæ, ariva, axent, axess, n-sats, n-cent, n-sub safety en 60065 emc emissions tested to: en 55013 - sound and television broadcast receivers and asso...
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Naim audio limited, southampton road, salisbury, england sp1 2ln telephone: +44 (0) 1722 332266 fax: +44 (0) 1722 412034 www.Naim-audio.Com part no. Owmsp 12-001-0033 drawing no. Na401001-400/2.