MODEL 88
Page 1: ...MODEL 88 ...
Page 2: ...1 Index Introduction 2 Installation 4 Turning on your Model M88 5 The Timbre Lock 6 Model M88 as an inverter amplifier 9 Specifications 10 Support 11 ...
Page 3: ...diopax is one of the few companies in the audio market that uses coupling capacitors developed specifically for their equipment in a successful association with the Jupiter Condenser one of the main brands specialized in it Model 88 is also one of the rare pieces of equipment that uses brass as the main material for its chassis a material that is much more expensive than aluminum or steel somethin...
Page 4: ...iers on the market that simultaneously adds the best characteristics of the tube amplifiers musicality no distortion in odd harmonics a magic and warm middle region dynamic distortion spectrum for power and frequency similar to that of a mid range speaker allowing for greater statistical cancellations etc to the best solid state characteristics long and fast transient and frequency response sweepi...
Page 5: ...ss avoiding interference and feedback in your tubes as room corners With the monoblock already in its final position it is now necessary to install the tubes which will only fit in its correct position For the 12AT7 input tubes you just have to match the biggest distance between their pins with the same space at the sockets For the KT88s power tubes you just have to match the guide plastic pin bel...
Page 6: ...he amplifier and turn it on up position without any music playing that is with no sound at all To protect the tubes by ensuring their filaments are properly preheated Model 88 uses an internal timer that only releases its operation after approximately 30 seconds you may then hear a small click from an internal relay When this occurs wait another minute and turn the switches over the Timbre Lock po...
Page 7: ...t operate in the frequency domain like conventional tone controls but rather optimize the residual harmonic distortion spectrum between the amplifier and the speakers This unique adaptability allows you to control this critical interface of an audio system and thereby adjust instrumental tones micro dynamics general definition bass impact and articulation even the emotional involvement factors and...
Page 8: ... that gives you a kind of a dial to get the best balance between warmer but softer when you go to clockwise direction and clearer but drier when you go counterclockwise you can also get new nuances changing the offset between the two adjustments that is depending the amount of LEDs positions you have between the left and right adjustments in a single monoblock This affects different qualities simu...
Page 9: ...ful setting Timbre Lock can deliver a unique experience and connect you closely with the thrill of your favorite musicians performance Please be aware that any not ideal position for the Timbre Lock is in reality the normal situation for almost every system out of some very rare combinations that are usually described as these amps and speakers have a wonderful synergy With the Model 88 this syner...
Page 10: ...mponents of your system perhaps the best sound result will occur with the normal phase In this case reverse the phase in any component containing this feature or at the speakers cables inverting on both channels the polarity of one of the ends amplifiers or speakers to achieve the best possible performance ...
Page 11: ...8dB Input Impedance 220K Ω Output Impedance 3 7 Ω Absolute signal polarity Inverted Input Voltage 120V or 230V 5 Max Power Consumption 110W Fuses 4A 120V or 2 5A 230V slow 6 3mm main 250mA to 500mA fast 6 3mm output tubes Monoblock dimensions 20cm W x 38cm D x 31cm H Net Weight 18 Kg Finishes Chassis Chrome Sides Bases Black Piano or Bordeaux Optional Transformer balanced input ...
Page 12: ...the preamplifier With the equipment turned off check the main fuse Problem Distorted sound Possible solutions Reverse the interconnect and speaker cables between channels to verify if the problem is from the source or from the loudspeakers With the equipment turned off check the tube fuses please avoid touching the metal parts of it that can be charged even after the power off of the amplifier Ver...
