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Disposal and Recycling Guidelines

To dispose of this electronic product, do not place in land-
fill. In accordance with the European Union Waste Electri-
cal  and  Electronic  Equipment  (WEEE)  directive  effective 
August 2005, this product may contain regulated materials
which  upon  disposal  require  special  reuse  and  recycling
processing.

Limited Warranty

Audio  Research  Corporation  products  are  covered  by  a 
3-Year  Limited  Warranty  or  a  90-Day  Limited  Warranty
(vacuum  tubes).  This  Limited  Warranty  initiates  from  the
date of purchase, and is limited to the original purchaser, or
in  the  case  of  demonstration  equipment,  limited  to  the 
balance  of  warranty  remaining  after  original  shipment  to
the retailer or importer.

In  the  United  States,  the  specific  terms,  conditions  and
remedies for fulfillment of this Limited Warranty are listed
on the warranty card accompanying the product in its ship-
ping  carton,  or  may  be  obtained  from  the  authorized 
retailer  or  from  the  Audio  Research  Customer  Service 
Department.  Outside  the  United  States,  the  authorized 
importing retailer or distributor has accepted the responsi-
bility  for  warranty  of  Audio  Research  products  sold  by
them.  The  specific  terms  and  remedies  for  fulfillment  of
the  Limited  Warranty  may  vary  from  country  to  country.
Warranty  service  should  normally  be  obtained  from  the 
importing  retailer  or  distributor  from  whom  the  product
was purchased.

In the unlikely event that technical service beyond the abil-
ity  of  the  importer  is  required,  Audio  Research  will  fulfill
the  terms  and  conditions  of  the  Limited  Warranty.  Such
product must be returned at the purchaser's expense to the
Audio  Research  factory,  along  with  a  photocopy  of  the 
dated  purchase  receipt  for  the  product,  a  written  descrip-
tion  of  the  problem(s)  encountered,  and  any  information
necessary for return shipment. The cost of return shipment
is the responsibility of the purchaser.

Specifications 

POWER OUTPUT

: 50 watts per channel continuous  from

20Hz to 20kHz. 1 kHz total harmonic distortion typically 1% at
50 watts, below .05% at 1 watt.

Approximate actual power available at “clipping” 52 watts
(1kHz). (Note that actual power output is dependent upon 
both line voltage and “condition” i. e.: if power line has high 
distortion, maximum power will be affected adversely, although
from a listening standpoint this is not very critical.)

POWER BANDWIDTH:

(-3dB points)  12Hz to 50kHz.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 

(-3dB points at 1 watt) 

1.0Hz to 60 kHz.

INPUT SENSITIVITY: 

1.1V RMS Single-ended for rated 

output. (25dB gain into 8 ohms.)

INPUT IMPEDANCE:

100K ohms Single-ended. 

OUTPUT TAPS

: 8 ohms, 4 ohms.

OUTPUT REGULATION:

Approximately 1.0dB 8 ohm load to

open circuit (Damping factor approximately 10).

OVERALL NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: 

12.5dB.

SLEW  RATE:

5 volts/microsecond.

RISE TIME:

5 microseconds.

HUM  & NOISE:

Less than 0.2mV RMS – 100dB below rated

output (IHF weighted, input shorted). 

POWER SUPPLY ENERGY STORAGE:

Approximately 166

joules.

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

105-125VAC 60Hz (210-250VAC

50Hz) 320 watts at rated output, 500 watts maximum, 200
watts at “idle”.

TUBES REQUIRED: 

2 – Matched pair 6550EH – Power 

Output; 3 – 6N1P input and driver.

DIMENSIONS : 

14" (35.6 cm) W x 7" (17.8 cm) H x 14" 

(35.6 cm) D. Rear connectors extend .88" beyond chassis.

WEIGHT:

32 lbs. (14.5 kg) Net; 38 lbs. ( 17.3 kg )  Shipping.

Specifications subject  to change without notice.

©2002 Audio Research Corporation.

Model VS55

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Summary of Contents for VS115

Page 1: ...3900 ANNAPOLIS LANE NORTH PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA 55447 5447 PHONE 763 577 9700 FAX 763 577 0323 www audioresearch com Model VS55 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...ccessories 1 Warnings 1 Preparation for Use 1 Panel Controls 1 Use of Controls 1 Installation 2 Connections 2 Remote Turn on Connections 3 Operating Procedure 3 Servicing 3 Output Tube Bias Adjustment...

Page 3: ...RIZONTAL POSITION DO NOT OPERATE WITH COVERS REMOVED UNIT CONTAINS VOLTAGES WHICH MAY BE HAZARDOUS MODEL VS55 STEREO AMPLIFIER VOLTS SERIAL PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA MADE IN U S A T4A 230V 330 WATTS MAX 50 6...

Page 4: ...This unit contains voltages which can cause serious injury or death Do not operate with covers removed Refer servicing to your authorized Audio Research dealer or other qualified personnel 4 The 14 g...

Page 5: ...ossible an impedance match between the amplifier and speaker for optimum transfer of power to the speaker with minimum distortion In the case of speaker systems with significant variations in impedanc...

Page 6: ...ards of manufacture your VS55 amplifier should normally require only minimal service to maintain its high level of perfor mance CAUTION The VS55 amplifier contains sufficient levels of voltage and cur...

Page 7: ...ty Such product must be returned at the purchaser s expense to the Audio Research factory along with a photocopy of the dated purchase receipt for the product a written descrip tion of the problem s e...

Page 8: ...Model VS115 5...

Page 9: ...e Audio Research Customer Service Department Outside the United States the authorized importing retailer or distributor has accepted the responsi bility for warranty of Audio Research products sold by...

Page 10: ...t occurs the original packaging may save your investment from unnecessary damage delay and expense Unpacking The VS115 is packed in a heavy duty carton with special foam inserts for maximum protection...

Page 11: ...is the custom of some audio philes to achieve maximum sonic performance on demand While this is often recommended for solid state equipment Audio Research does not recommend this procedure for vacuum...

Page 12: ...ct connection between audio common ground and true earth ground occurs in the preamplifier through its grounded power cord Other equipment in the system should have some form of isola tion to prevent...

Page 13: ...ch Cus tomer Service For best performance the 6550C output tubes should be matched pairs Additional questions regarding the operation maintenance or servicing of your amplifier may be referred to Audi...

Page 14: ...d accompanying the product in its shipping carton or may be obtained from the authorized retailer or from the Audio Research Customer Service Department Outside the United States the authorized import...

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