Audio Note Quest Silver Signature Low Gain - Manual (Page 10)

Once all the connections are completed and checked, ensure that the volume control
of your preamplifier / source is at the minimum setting.
Turn on all components in the signal chain BEFORE the QUEST Silver Signature
Low Gains; they should always be the LAST components to be switched ON, and the
FIRST to be switched OFF.
Turn on the amplifiers by using the rocker switch located on the rear top left of the
back panels, just above mains inlet socket.
Bedding in
The new amplifiers requires about 100 hours of initial use
(called “bedding in”) before the circuitry becomes stable and
optimum performance is realized.
As the amplifiers “bed in” the sound will become increasingly
smoother, detailed and open.
Once the amplifiers have “bedded in” a warm up time of
approximately 30 to 45 minutes is required each time the
amplifiers are switched on before optimum sonic performance
is reached.
Cleaning
No special maintenance is required for the amplifiers. Use a
soft, clean lint free cloth to remove any surface marks from the
casework. For finger marks / grease, use a soft, clean lint free
cloth, lightly moistened with a solution of warm water and mild
detergent. Do not use any alcohol or solvent based cleaning
products, as they may damage the finish of the amplifiers.
ENSURE THAT THE AMPLIFIERS ARE SWITCHED OFF
AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY CLEANING.
Valve Life
The valves supplied with your amplifiers should provide
approximately 6000 hours of operation. They are specially
selected by us, and should only be replaced with matched
pairs. Please consult your Audio Note (UK) dealer should your
valves need replacing.
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