Hi Azjya. I'm happy to offer insights into the procedure for setting our big amplifiers, A1.5s, M1.1s, M10s on to HRS racks / platforms. Usually the installation of our systems are done by our dealers who are familiar with the procedure I've described below. Furthermore, our components have a number of settings that optimize their performance for your speakers, room and preferences. Since you are going to audition a C1 DAC, I assume you will want to stream digital files from a server source and our dealers can help you with that. I just want you to have the best possible home audition and experience with our components.
Several of our U.S. dealers are also HRS dealers. They are familiar with the best configurations of racks (size, strut length, etc.), platforms and feet for the HRS platforms to support CH Precision components that will meet your needs.
To place an M1.1 amp on to an HRS platform, first, I suggest that two people are involved in the lifting. Start by getting the M1.1 out of the box and sit it on the ground in front of the shelf where it will reside; about a foot from the front of the shelf with the faceplate facing forward. Next, cut a piece of sturdy cardboard, 4" wide, 19" long and bend it in the middle at 90 degrees. Use some tape to attach the "L" shaped cardboard to the top and face of the shelf so you don't accidentally mar your beautiful HRS platform during the placement of the amp. You will need two hard surface furniture sliders. Place them at the front of the platform separated by the same distance as the feet on the bottom of the amp. Have one person on each side of the amp. Lift the amp together and place the rear feet of the amp on the furniture sliders. Once the amp rear feet are on the furniture sliders, carefully slide it into position. You will have to make sure that both persons move their grip forward and hold the front of the amp just slightly off the surface of the platform as you slide the amp back in place. Once in place, one person can lift up each corner of the amp to remove the furniture sliders. That's it. Our dealers are familiar with this technique and we do it all the time at shows and dealer events.
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