Jeff rowland mc 6 owners manual

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2Introduction Introduction W Welcome to the Jeff Rowland Design Group family and congratulations on your purchase of what is unquestionably one of the worlds finest audio power amplifiers. W With its combination of features such as variable multi-channel configuration, numerous function controls, interconnect possibilities, precision electronic circuitry, and accurately machined chassis components throughout, your MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier will offer you many years of musically satisfying enjoyment. P Please take a few minutes to read the remainder of this Owners Manual before proceeding with the installation of the amplifier. A thorough understanding of the operational features will allow you to gain the maximum performance and ease of use for which this amplifier was designed. P Please note that your MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier serial number begins with the letters MC6. This number is recorded below and is also located on the rear panel of the chassis. Please include this number with any correspondence regarding your MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier. I It has been my joy to create an audio component of enduring value that reflects a higher ideal of musical and artistic expression. It is my hope that these qualities will enrich your experience of ownership. Enjoy the music! Jeff Rowland J Jeff Rowland Design Group, Inc. 2911 North Prospect Street Colorado Springs, CO 80907 T Telephone: 719-473-1181 F Fax: 719-633-4158 E E-mail: jrdg@jeffrowland.com W Web: www.jeffrowland.com President Jeff Rowland Design Group

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3Product Features Product Features · XLR input connectors for balanced (Differential Modeä) system configuration. · RCA input Connectors for unbalanced system configurations. · User selectable switching between balanced and unbalanced connections. · Automatic temperature stabilizing circuitry maintains constant operating temperature. · DIN plug for remote turn-on and Standby operation on rear panel. · Multi-Channel configuration for mono, stereo, three-, four-, five-, or six-channel operation. · Stereo vertical bi- and tri-amplification capability within a single chassis. · Linkable inputs for channel selection and input configuration. · Automatic bias adjustment maintains optimal bias setting regardless of source signal or loudspeaker load. · Standby power mode reduces warm-up time. · Fail-safe operation provided by user-resetable magnetic and thermal circuit breakers located on rear panel. · Quiet, transient-free operation during power and function mode switching. · Automatic input muting under anomalous input or output operating conditions. · Fully balanced Differential Modeä circuit topology implemented from input to output. · Low resonance, structurally integrated chassis constructed of precision-machined 6061 aircraft grade aluminum.