Installation guide
ARCHITECT
Model 1280 EQ • Model 1260
Model 1680 EQ • Model 1660
Installer’s Guide
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Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations!
You are now installing a component which will dramatically
improve the performance of any distributed audio system,
especially those utilizing in-ceiling speakers. AudioControl
Architect series ampliers provide high levels of power, pristine
sound quality, unique zone equalization controls, exible input
switching plus a number of installation friendly features that
make them perfect products for performance oriented audio
systems. The Architect™ 12 and 16 channel ampliers are Amer-
ican-designed and built, “set and forget” components which will
provide a lifetime of trouble-free service for your multi-room
audio system.
The Architect™ Series is designed and manufactured by
AudioControl, the only electronics company in the world that
specializes in ampliers, equalizers, signal processors and audio
analyzers. Our passion for high quality, meticulous attention
to detail and pro sound heritage shows itself in the dozens of
awards we have won for our designs, products and service.
Now, as when we began, our greatest satisfaction is our reputa-
tion for sonic excellence and reliability among people just like
you throughout the world.
This manual is designed to help users get everything they can
out of this Architect amplier. So, even though you’re dying
to see it in action, please take a few minutes to slog
through our not-so-weighty prose and
learn how to get the most
from your Architect
power amplier.
Anything as capable
as this amplier
deserves all the
explanation it
can get.