PS Audio Stellar M700 Instructions For Use Manual - page 7
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Stellar S300 and M700 Amplifiers
Some may wish to biwire their speakers to the Stellar. This practice involves using one shotgun
configured cable or two separate cables. In either case, connect one cable to one set of binding posts,
the other to the second set. On the loudspeaker side, one pair of cables goes to the tweeter binding
posts, the remaining set to the woofer section.
Biwire
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The Stellar S300 and M700 Amplifiers accept either single ended RCA or balanced XLR connections
to the preamplifier or DAC feeding it. Regardless of the cable chosen, the Stellar will treat the incoming
signal in such a way that it becomes balanced throughout the amplifier’s circuitry.
Our preference for connection to the preamplifier is balanced XLR cables. Balanced signals are lower
in noise and take advantage of common mode rejection. Single ended RCA cables can also be good,
but we shy away from their use at lengths exceeding two meters.
Plug in the
Connecting
Cables
Plug in the
Power Cable
Output Disable
Mode
We recommend leaving the rear panel power switch active at all times, and placing the unit in Output
Disable Mode when finished listening. Output Disable Mode can be activated by pressing the front
panel PS Audio logo button, located on the upper left hand corner of the Stellar Amplifier’s front panel.
When the logo button is not lit, the amplifier is in Output Disable Mode. This mode keeps the amplifier
in a reduced power mode, maintaining excellent performance benefits while consuming little power.
Once connections have been made to both the loudspeakers and the preamplifier, it is time to plug
the AC power source in.
Stellar amplifiers are voltage specific. They operate ONLY at the voltage set at the factory. Do NOT
plug the Stellar into a voltage other than what it is set for. Failure to observe this rule may damage the
Stellar.
You are now ready to enjoy your first listen to the Stellar Amplifier. Making sure the preamplifier and the
system is on, push the front panel standby button on the Stellar front panel. When the blinking stops
and the PS logo turns steady on, the amplifier is ready to play music.
Power Up
Transient
Upon startup, its common to hear a small sound from the connected speakers. This is normal and is
not harmful to the loudspeakers.
Trigger Input /
Output
The Stellar S300 and M700 Amplifiers have a 5V -12V Trigger for remotely powering the unit on and
off. It is important to note that the trigger “out” is intended to loop through to a second power amplifier.
The Stellar amplifier does not generate a trigger signal. An input Trigger DC voltage is required.