PS Audio Quintet and Duet Power Center Owner's Reference Manual - page 8
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Questions and Answers 4
Questions And Answers
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Owner’s Reference
Quintet and Duet Power Center
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The Power Center is best left plugged in to the AC source at all times. The current draw is negligible
and keeping it powered on will make sure the internal components stay working properly.
There is no harm in leaving the unit on at all times as the lifespan of the Power Center will be unaffected
by leaving it on.
There are no user replaceable internal fuses inside the
Power Center. There is an externally accessible circuit
breaker right next to where the AC plug is connected to
the Power Center. Simply push the button on the circuit
breaker should it be tripped. The components inside the
Power Center have lethal voltages when powered and
even when un-powered. Capacitors inside the Power
Center can retain an electrical charge after the unit has
been powered down. Do not attempt to get inside the
unit for any reason unless instructed to do so by your
dealer or an authorized service representative. Should the
Power Center cease to function, check the circuit breaker
and if that fails, contact your dealer or PS Audio’s service
center for help.
Placement of the Power Center is not critical. Placement with respect to other equipment can be
important. In general, place the Power Center close to the equipment you wish to power. It is always
preferable to have a long heavy gauge power cable feeding the Power Center if there is a distance
problem.
Isolation through the use of spikes, cones or Sorbothane feet is recommended for the Power Center
if space and budget allows. Isolation of any piece of high-end stereo and theater equipment is always
recommended wherever practical.
Yes, cables make a difference. It is important to use the best power cables possible. Remember that
everything you see and hear in an AV system is nothing more than the power from the wall modulated
by a CD, DVD, turntable or tuner. You are actually “listening or viewing” the AC power. So it is critically
important to connect your equipment with the heaviest gauge well shielded power cables you can
afford. Power is the foundation of everyone’s system.
The master power switch for the Power Center is found on the
AC inlet of the Power Center. Look for the company logo and
press it.
You can build your own DC trigger using any switched outlet.
Switched outlets can be found in most homes and on most
receivers and some preamps. Purchase a 12 volt DC power
supply like those used to power games, remote speaker
Should the unit
be on all the
time?
Are there any
internal fuses?
Placement?
Isolation?
Power switch?
Do cables make a
difference?
Can I make my
own DC trigger?