Transparent THE BRICK PLUS User manual

Transparent Analog, Digital,Video and Power Products are designed and distributed by
TRANSPARENT AUDIO, INC.
47 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD • SACO ME 04072 • USA • TEL [phone]
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NOISE: THE UNWANTED SIGNAL
Cables represent the longest signal paths in your audio and video system, and they also
have an extremely wide bandwidth.This combination makes them very efficient anten-
nas for picking up radio frequency noise and interference; i.e., unwanted signals. Yet
cables are an essential component of any audio or video system. It takes special tech-
nologies that gowell beyond the noise rejection capabilities of typical cables to control
the assault of unwanted signals on today’s high resolution audio and video components.
Transparent Cables and PowerLink Products control unwanted signals by incorporating
new approaches to cable geometry, shielding and precision designed passive networks
that are built into the cable.
Cable Geometry and Shielding Proper cable geometry and shielding help to
reject radio frequency interference (RFI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI). All
Transparent interconnects, speaker cables, digital cables, video cables, and AC power
cord products use unique cable geometry and shielding techniques to help reduce the
impact of external noise.
Passive Networks Correct geometry and shielding alone cannot separate low-level
musical detail from the abundance of external noise present in today’s environment.
What’s required is a broader approach to noise rejection: special passive networks that
can reject a wider and more controlled frequency band of unwanted signals. Individually
designed passive filter networks are built into the modules of Transparent’s analog
interconnects and speaker cables and power conditioning products.The networks are
specifically matched to each type of application and each cable length. Rejecting
unwanted signals and controlling resonances are two of the most important objectives
of Transparent’s network technology. You can hear and see the benefits of rejecting
unwanted signals for yourself by comparing the performance of a system that is cabled
throughout with typical cable and comparing it to a system that is linked throughout
with Transparent Cables and Power Products.
THE BRICK
PLUS
Owner’s Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
The Brick Plus connects your in-wall cable to the binding posts on your speak-
er system. If you will not enjoy making these connections yourself, you should
arrange for your Transparent dealer to do the work for you. Be sure your
amplifier is turned OFF before you make any changes to your speaker wiring!
1.Terminate the speaker end of The Wall Plus speaker cable with a male Speakon
plug. See the enclosed termination kit for parts and instructions.
2. Connect the Speakon to the TBP module, twisting to locked position.
3. Set the DIP switches on the bottom of TBP to match your specific length of
The Wall Plus speaker cable (listed in feet/meters):
4. Connect TBP to your speaker’sterminals. Be careful to observe the correct
polarity! (Red denotes “+” and black denotes “-”).
5. Power up the system, sit back, and enjoy your favorite music or film!
OONN
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12 2
OONN
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12 2
OONN
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1
12 2
21’–40’
6.2– 12.2m
Switch 1 On
Switch 2 Off
41’+
12.3m+
Switch 1 Off
Switch 2 On
1– 20’
30cm – 6.1m
Switch 1 On
Switch 2 On
Thank you for purchasing The Brick Plus (we call itTBP for short).With this product you
will find new enjoyment from your music and film systems, joining the ranks of those
who feel that cables “should be heard and not seen.”
The Brick Plus is a high performance audio component, designed as part of an
integrated speaker cable-network system; for optimum results, it should be part-
nered with our The Wall Plus architectural inwall cable. Using TBP with The Wall
Plus creates performance levels comparable to those of our Transparent Plus
speaker cable.
With a physical design based on Transparent’s MM technology,TBP shares many
of the performance gains we first discovered while developing our MM cables.
The special network inTBP gives free passage to all musical frequencies — while
shutting out the extraneous noise and interference that are attracted to any
cable — so you’ll have the pleasure of hearing more low-level information.
The configuration of the network also helps TBP to maintain uniform group
delay characteristics up through the ultra high frequency range, for better image
focus and soundstage presentation. Finally, the network insures greater cable-
component compatibility. (For more information on the design of our cable
systems, please see the back page of this manual, and visit our web site.)
AllTransparent products have a limited two year warranty on parts and labor.This
warranty is also extendable to five years to the original owner. Please consult
your warranty card for details.