Aragon 8008 User manual

Congratulationson youracquisitionofthe Aragon8008BalancedDualMono Amplifier.
The8008Balanced isa state-of-the-artcomponent. Yearsof dedicated research.extensive
testing.and engineeringrefinementwent IntothisAragonexclusive.
Aragon componentsoffer unparalleledflexibilityand performanceto the discriminating
music lover. Your 8008Balanced Incorporatesmany advanced design and construction
featuresIntoa superblycrafted amplifier.
We recommend playing your 8008Balanced 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 8008Balanced will improve sonicly over the course of the firstweek Hthe
amplifier Isleft on. During this time. you will notice the sound from your 8008 Balanced will
become richer. warmer and more open. After thisfirstweek of break-in the high current bias of
the 8008Balanced will allow the amplifier to reach It'sproper operating temperature within 20
minutes from turn on. From this point forward we strongly recommend that you turn the
amplifier OFFwhen not listeningto music.
UNPACKING YOURNEW8008Balanced Dual Mono Amplifier
Your new 8008 Balanced Dual Mono Amplifier was diligently hand-crafted. thoroughly
tested and carefully packed at our factory In California. USA. In the unlikely event that your
8008Balanced isdamaged 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 8008 Balanced for any reason. ThisIsa particularly good Idea if you wish to take full
advantage of any future upgrades or options.
CAUTION:
Nevershipyour8008BalancedDualMonoAmplifierwithouttheoriginalpacking-
CONTENTSOF THISCARTON:
Thiscarton contains:your new 8008Balanced Dual Mono Amplifier.a ULapproved
power cord. a WarrantyRegistration/Surveycard. and of course.thisOwner'sManual. Please
follow the instructionscontained Inthismanual in orderto derivethe maximumperformance.
flexibilityand enjoymentfromyour8008BalancedDualMonoAmplifier.
Besureto complete and returnyourfactory registrationcard immediately. Thiswillentitleyou
to ourextendedwarrantyasoutlinedon the warrantycard.
IeMondicl DesignsLTD.1995

CONTROLSAND FUNCTIONS
Thissectionwill help you to become familiarwith each of the controlsand functions
found on your 8008Balanced Dual Mono Amplifier. Take a few moments to read the
Informationpresented In thissection In order to facilitate your understanding of the control
optionsavailable.
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FIGURE 1FRONTPANELCONTROLS FIGURE2 REARPANEL CONNECnONS
1. POWERON/OFF
Thisrockerswitchturnsthe A/C power
ON (presstop) orOFF(pressbottom.)
2. POWERINDICATOR
Thislight will be on wheneverthe 8008
BalancedisInthe on position.
3. RIGHT BAI.ANCED INPUT
ThisIsthe input for the right channel
when usingan XLRbalanced source.
4. RIGHT SINGLE ENDED INPUT
Thisis the Input for the right channel
when using an RCA single ended
channelsource.
5. RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT "+"
Theseare the" +" outputs for the right
channelspeaker.
6. RIGHTSPEAKEROUTPUT"."
Theseare the "-" outputs for the right
channelspeaker.
7. LEFTBALANCED INPUT
Thisisthe Inputforthe leftchannelwhen
usinganXLRbalanced source.
8. LEFTSINGLE ENDED INPUT
Thisisthe inputforthe left channel when
using an RCA single ended channel
source.
9. LEFTSPEAKER OUTPUT "+"
Theseare the" +. outputs for the left
channelspeaker.
10. LEFTSPEAKEROUTPUT"."
Theseare the "-" outputs for the left
channelspeaker.
11. A/C POWERCONNECTOR
This3 prong connector is for the A/C
powerinput.
12. LINEFUSEHOLDER
Thisisthe A/C fuse protection holder.
Use12amp sloblow.
1.Ground
2. PositIve Signal
3. Negative Signal
FIGURE3 INPUTSELECnONJUMPER

SYSTEMSETUP
Thissection provides you with the setup procedures to easily connect the 8008
BalancedAmplifierto yoursystem.
GeneralPrecautions
. Neverallow the speakercable termination'sto touch at eitherthe back of the amplifieror
the speakerterminals.Alwaysturnoff the 8008Balancedwhen connecting ormoving your
loudspeakers.
. Your8008Balanced Isdesignedto be free standing,placed on (;Inaudio rack or stacked
with other components.
. Alwaysbe sureto provideenoughspace (at least1'/2Inches)at the top and the rearof the
8008Balancedto allowsufficientairflow throughthe ventilationslots. Failureto do thiswill
causeseveredamage to the unit.
. Neverplace your8008Balanceddirectlyoncarpet. Alwaysplace on a hardflat surfaceto
allowfar properventilation.
SETUPWITHAN AUDIO SYSTEM
1. PREPARAnON
Before hooking up your 8008Balanced you must decide if you will use the single ended or
balanced Inputs. either may be used with similar performance. Your 8008 Balanced was
shipped to you with a jumper between pins 1and 3 on both of the XLRconnectors. Touse
the amplifier in single ended (RCA Inputs) mode. leave the jumper in place on both XLR
connectors. To use the amplifier In balanced (XLRinputs) mode. remove the jumper on
both XLRconnectors. For proper set up refer to figure 3 on the previous page of this
manual.
Pleasenote that the followingInstructionsreferto connectionfor the left and rightchannels
Ina stereosystem.Ina hometheatre systema single8008Balanced may be usedfor any
two channelsof the system.Thesameproceduresapply.
2. INPUT CONNECT10N
Usingappropriate cables(RCAorXLR).connect yourvariableoutput source(preamp. D\A
converter. surroundsound processor.etc.) to the correspondingleft and right channel
Inputsonthe back of your8008Balanced.ConsultyourauthorizedAragon dealerfor hisor
herrecommendationsoncables.speakerwireand bl-wiring.
3. OUTPUTCONNECT10N
Beforeconnecting your8008Balancedto the loudspeakersmakesurethat the power Isoff.
Youramplifierisequipped with dual five-way binding posts. Theseare very convenient
when bl-wiringyour speakers. Eitherset of postsmay be usedwhen not bl-wiring. Using
appropriate speakercable (14GA minimuminshortrunsand 12GA Inlong runsover 25ft.)
connect the left channel "-" output from the 8008Balanced to the "-" Input of the left
speaker.Connecttheleftchannel"+"outputfromthe8008Balancedto the"+" inputofthe
leftspeaker. Repeatthisprocedureforthe rightspeakerconnections. ItIsveryimportantto
makesure.+"'5to "+"and "-"Isto "-".
4. POWERCONNECTION
Plugthe A/C powercord Intothe back of your8008Balancedand then into yourA/C wall
outlet.

SPECIFICATIONS
8008BalancedDualMonoAmplifier
Power Output:
8 ohms
4ohms
200watts per channel continuouspower both channelsdriven
5Hz-20KHzat lessthan 0.04%THO
400watts per channel continuous power both channels driven
5Hz-20KHz
InputImpedance:
SingleEnded 22Kohms
Balanced 44Kohms
InputSensitivity:
1WattOutput 120mV
FullOutput 1.68V
SignalToNoise:
AWeighted> 110dB
DampingFactor: >500
SlewRate: >120V/~S
Voltage Gain: 28dB
PhaseInversion: No
Weight: 75Ibs.
Size: 19Wx 145/8Dx65/8H
TROUBLESHOOTING
Simple Solutions to Simple Problems
NO SOUND
A. Check A/C Power connection on back of 8008Balanced and A/C receptacle.
B. Check line fuse on back panel (replace only with same value fuse.)
C. Check all power connections.
D. Verify connection of inputsand outputs.
E. An Internal fuse needs replacement If there is no sound out of one channel and the
front
panel light Ison. Yourauthorized Aragon dealer can replace this.
Do not attempt to do thisyourself!
MONDIAL DESIGNSLIMITED
20 Uvlngstone Avenue. Dobbs Ferry.NY 10522. [phone]. Fax[phone]