Table Des Matières; Contents; Introduction - Martin Logan Stage X Manuel De L'utilisateur

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ontents and

Contents

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AC Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Signal Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Adjustable Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rubber Bumper Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mounting the Stage X on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Home Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Electrostatic Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MartinLogan Exclusives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
XStat™ Transducer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
CLS™ (Curvilinear Line Source). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Generation 2 Diaphragm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MicroPerf Stator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Vacuum Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Folded Motion™ Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electrostatic History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . 30
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Warranty and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
On Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Glossary of Audio Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
I
ntroduCtIon

Introduction

Congratulations! You have invested in one of the world's
premier loudspeaker systems.
The Stage X represents an advanced combination of sonic
technologies establishing an unprecedented direction for
audiophile design. The result of years of research, the new
Stage X hybrid electrostatic loudspeaker features XStat™ tech-
nology establishing new standards for efficiency, dynamics and
precision in a loudspeaker.
Stage X's CLS XStat™ transducer builds upon the legacy of
MartinLogan's electrostatic heritage with the incorporation of
advanced vacuum bonding and MicroPerf stat panels, providing
even greater efficiency and precision.
Through rigorous testing, the curvilinear electrostatic panel has
proven itself to be one of the most durable and reliable trans-
ducers available today. Fabricated from a custom tool punched
high-grade steel, the patented panel is then coated with a
special polymer that is applied via a proprietary electrostatic
bonding process. This panel assembly houses a membrane just
0.0005 of an inch thick. Ruggedly constructed and insulated,
the panel is rated to easily handle up to 250 watts of continuous
power with no deleterious effects.
Featuring an advanced crossover topology derived from the
Summit loudspeaker, MartinLogan engineered the Stage X cross-
over using precision audiophile-grade polypropylene capacitors
and high-purity air-core coils. This advanced crossover topology
flawlessly preserves sonic subtleties while effortlessly handling
the broadest range of dynamics.
The materials in your new Stage X speaker are of the high-
est quality and will provide years of enduring enjoyment and
deepening respect. The cabinetry is constructed from dense
composite material for acoustical integrity and features hand
rubbed wood veneers.
The other sections of your User's Manual explain in detail the
operation of your Stage X speaker and the philosophy applied
to their design. A clear understanding of your speaker will insure
that you obtain maximum performance and pleasure from this
most exacting transducer. It has been designed and constructed
to give you years of trouble-free listening enjoyment.
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