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SETTING UP
The io will work well on most surfaces, such as
a shelf or table, provided there is sufficient air
around the amplifier to prevent overheating. If
using a turntable, magnetic interference can be
avoided by positioning the amplifier as far away
from the cartridge as the tonearm lead will
allow. It is recommended not to stack other hi-fi
equipment directly on top of the amplifier. Never
place it on fabric or carpet.
WARNING: CASE CAN GET HOT.
CONNECTIVITY
All inputs are made via RCA (phono) connectors:
- Input 1
- Inputs 2 and 3
GROUNDING
You may need to ground your turntable via the
tonearm. For Rega turntables, grounding is
achieved via the Phono lead ground; therefore, a
separate ground is not necessary. If your tonearm
has a separate ground lead, it will need to be
connected to the grounding nut located on the
back panel of the amplifier. You can use the nut
to clamp down onto the grounding wire, but
ensure that the turntable and io are as far away
as possible whilst ensuring the safety of both
products.
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LOUDSPEAKERS
The io is capable of driving all normal hi-
fi loudspeakers. Rega
loudspeakers with a nominal impedance of
6-8 Ω. It is possible to run speakers as low as
4 Ω, however, such units may cause the case to
exceed 40 °C above the ambient temperature.
If in the event that the speaker leads are shorted,
the fold back short circuit protection will protect
the output stage from excessive currents. This
protection circuit is not placed in the audio signal
path and therefore does not affect sound quality.
WARNING: ALWAYS TURN OFF THE AMPLIFIER
WHEN CHANGING LEADS AND SPEAKER CABLES.
HEADPHONES
The io is capable of driving all standard hi-fi
headphones. The headphone output has been
characterised to match most commonly used
headphones (see specifications for the output
levels). When a headphone is inserted into the
socket, the speakers will automatically be turned
off. However, it is recommended to reduce
the volume of the io before connecting any
headphones to ensure they are not damaged and
prevent any hearing damage.
WARNING: THE io IS CAPABLE OF GENERATING
HIGH SOUND PRESSURE, POSING A HEARING
DAMAGE RISK. TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HEARING
DAMAGE, DO NOT LISTEN TO HEADPHONES AT
HIGH LEVELS FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
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