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IMPORTANT: SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND
ALL THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS OWNERS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
1) Do not attempt to service the SSP-60 yourself. Do not open the SSP-60 for any reason, there are no user
serviceable parts inside. An open unit, particularly if it is still connected to an AC source, presents a
potentially lethal shock hazard. Refer all questions to authorized service personnel only.
2) To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the SSP-60 to water or moisture. If a liquid does enter your
SSP-60 take it to your Classé dealer for a thorough check-up.
3) Do not place the SSP-60 close to any heat-producing device such as your audio amplifier, radiator, stove,
etc., and keep it away from direct sunlight.
4) Connect the SSP-60 only to an AC source of the proper voltage. The shipping container and the rear panel
serial number tag will stipulate the proper voltage. Use of any other voltage will almost certainly damage the
unit and will void the warranty.
5) AC cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Do not stress the AC cord by stretching to a plug. If damage does occur to the AC cord, take it
to your Classé dealer for a thorough check-up and proper repair.
6) If the SSP-60 will be out of use for an extended period of time (vacation, etc.), you may wish to unplug the
power cord from the AC source to prevent any chance of problems from a voltage surge or lightning strike.
CE Notice
All of us at Classé take extreme care to insure that your purchase will remain a prized investment. We are proud to
inform you that all Classé Audio components have been officially approved for the European Community (CE) mark
under CE Certificate Number C401CLA1.MGS granted on 18 July, 1996.
This means that your Classé product was subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing and safety tests in the world.
The CE mark certifies that your purchase meets or exceeds all European Community requirements for unit-to-unit
consistency and consumer safety.
Manufactured under license under one or more of the following patents: U.S. number 3,959,950, Canadian numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877. Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and 5,222,059. European patent 0 323 830. Other patents pending. THX® is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. DTS, DTS-ES Extended Surround and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Thank You From Everyone At Classé
Thank you for purchasing the Classé Audio SSP-60 Preamplifier/Surround Sound Processor.
We take great pride in offering components that combine exceptional sonic performance and long-term reliability. To do
that, we have invested in extraordinary design and manufacturing facilities. We trust that you will enjoy your purchase for
many years to come.
Classé Design Philosophy
All of our components benefit from the same rigorous design goal: All Classé products must reproduce music with the
harmonic and spatial integrity typical of fine instruments as heard in a live performance or in the recording studio.
Single Circuit Design
To this end, we make extensive use of carefully optimized versions of the same basic circuit precisely matched to specific
power requirements. This means that all Classé line level components and power amplifiers benefit from years of
refinement. However, our efforts do not stop here.
Listening: The Critical Design Element
Once we determine general circuit values for a particular application, we listen carefully while exchanging and mixing
different parts (transistors, capacitors, wiring, PC boards, etc.) and adjusting specific operating voltages within proper
engineering ranges.
Extended Real-World Lifespan
Every Classé component, even the most affordable, benefits from our painstaking approach to design parameters. The
result is an optimum balance between the often-conflicting demands of exceptional performance and long-term reliability.
Our most expensive components gain from even tighter tolerance parts and highly segmented and exceptionally robust
power supplies with large reserve-current capabilities.
Our Pride in Manufacturing, Your Pride in Ownership
We build all of our components to the highest possible standards. From multi-layer glass-epoxy circuit boards, the full
sized power-supplies, and the massive faceplates, every Classé product is a tribute to both the science and art of sound
reproduction. We hope that you derive as much pleasure and satisfaction from using your Classé unit as we did in
producing it.
