The FLAMINGO has a Class A audio path which is significantly different than designs
that use integrated circuits. Class A circuits sound musically pleasing because their
distortion components tend to be Second Harmonic. IC Op-Amps do not have class A output
circuits and their distortion components tend to be high order odd harmonics; not musical.
The two important things to remember are that Class A circuits sound musically pleasing
and discrete circuits can be tailored for optimum performance.
Class A discrete technology has 2 disadvantages when compared to IC designs. 1) Due to
the large number of parts in discrete circuits; they are costly. 2) Class A circuits run
hot.
The FLAMINGO must have adequate ventilation. Vent holes must not be blocked. Do not
set anything directly on top of FLAMINGO. When mounting FLAMINGO in a rack, provide as
much air flow as possible. Leaving the back of the rack open is another option. If you
provide adequate ventilation, you will be rewarded with years of reliable operation.
All precision electronic equipment has an operating temperature that when reached will result in best performance. Flamingo should be allowed a 10 to 15 minute warm up period before use.