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Orfeo 60

 Owner's Manual

 

Unpacking

 

 
 
 

Unpacking

 

 
Each box containing your 

Orfeo 60

 contains 

the following parts: 

 

1 - 

Orfeo 60

 User's Guide 

 

1 - Power Cable for connection to utility 
power [6' 7" - 2 meters long] 

 

1 - 

Orfeo 60

 audio power amplifier 

 

2 - 845 power triodes in a protective box, 
these tubes may be shipped in a separate 
shipping container. 

 

1 - Bel Canto Owner's Warranty & 
Registration Card 

Carefully unpack each piece and check for 
shipping damage.  If there is any damage, 
please contact your dealer or Bel Canto 
Design, Ltd.  

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 all packing materials as the 

packing is specially designed to protect the 
amplifier during shipping or transporting.  If you 
lose or damage the packing materials or carton, 
please contact your dealer or distributor before 
attempting to transport the amplifiers. 
 

The Orfeo 60 power supply is preset for the 
proper national voltages before you receive 
it.  The power cable will have the correct 
plug for your local power system.  If you 
believe this is not true, please contact your 
dealer immediately.  Do not attempt to alter 
or change power settings yourself!

 

 
 
 
 

 

Warning

 

 

Do not connect power to this amplifier yet!

 

This power amplifier, like any electrical component, can be dangerous and cause injury unless cor
rect handling procedures are observed and used.  Before powering this power amplifier it is 
necessary to read and follow proper procedures concerning its setup and use. 

Do not open up your Orfeo 60 (do not remove the chassis covers).  There are no user serviceable 
parts inside.  Any tampering of internal parts will immediately void your warranty. 

Complete and mail the Owner's Registration Card immediately in order to activate your warranty.

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for orfeo 60

Page 1: ...to Orfeo 60 Single ended Balanced 845 Triode Monobloc Power Amplifier User s Guide and Operating Information Bel Canto Design 10250 Valley View Road Suite 135A Eden Prairie MN 55344 612 942 9919 November 1996 ...

Page 2: ...circuit architecture with the highest quality of parts and construction to produce an audio amplifier which is unparalleled single ended power in recreating the musical event Contents Bel Canto Design Statement 3 Unpacking 4 Initial Setup Assembly 5 Connecting the Orfeo 60 into Your System 7 Technical Description 9 Specifications 10 Warranty Information 11 ...

Page 3: ...explore the reasons behind the single ended triode amplifier s uniquely musical attributes For the better part of a decade this quest continued and has resulted in a line of fine audio amplifiers that are designed to incorporate the unparalleled musical reproduction of the single ended triode architecture with the esthetic qualities of fine woods and metals Bel Canto Design s goal for the Orfeo Li...

Page 4: ...ributor before attempting to transport the amplifiers The Orfeo 60 power supply is preset for the proper national voltages before you receive it The power cable will have the correct plug for your local power system If you believe this is not true please contact your dealer immediately Do not attempt to alter or change power settings yourself Warning Do not connect power to this amplifier yet This...

Page 5: ...rtant for tube life that oils from your hands do not get on the upper part of the glass tube envelope Insert the 845 into the large socket taking care to line up the bayonet pin protruding from the metal base of the tube with the slot in the tube socket 3 Push down on the tube until you feel that the pin has reached the bottom of the slot in the socket Some force and slight movement of the tube ma...

Page 6: ... the bayonet pin is at the bottom of the slot before applying rotational force on the tube The pin could be damaged if too much force is applied if it is not at the bottom of the slot Place the tube cover ring assembly over the 845 and push it home into the three sockets for the banana type plugs on the ring assembly 4 When the 845 tube is in place check that the 4 12AX7 input driver tubes are cor...

Page 7: ...eakers with 3 to 6 ohm minimum impedance These two options encompass the majority of loudspeakers The power toggle switch between the output jacks is used to select the impedance Power Switch The rear panel power switch marked 0 1 will take the amp out of standby when switched to the 1 position The input and driver tube filaments are always powered to insure a gentle turn on and instant sound outp...

Page 8: ...ler which sells the Orfeo 60 will be more than competent to guide you in your selection Amplifier Placement and Power on When installing the amplifiers it is important that they receive adequate ventilation Allow at least 6 inches above the amplifiers and be certain that the holes on the bottom cover are open to air circulation do not place them directly on a thick carpet as this will block the bo...

Page 9: ... inductors and over 150 Joules of energy storage This provides a very quiet and well regulated supply for the output stage The capacitors used for all high tension supplies and decoupling are the highest quality audio grade polypropylene film caps The single coupling capacitors are custom Bel Canto film and foil units The output stage uses the 845 triode a tube which has seen many many years of us...

Page 10: ... bandwidth Input configuration and impedance 100K ohm single ended balanced Gain at 8 ohm tap 20 dB Power Requirement 110 120 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 400 VA per chassis Voltage settings are made at our facility to correspond to requirements of the country in which the product is shipped Size 19 5 W x 15 D x 11 H each 496 mm x 381 mm x 280 mm Weight 80 lbs each 36 3 kg Service Under normal operation t...

Page 11: ...ernal parts and workmanship this does not include tubes that will replace any defective parts directly This warranty is void if damage is due to abuse neglect or unauthorized modification Bel Canto Design products are uniquely identified with a serial number on the back of each unit This number is required to validate your warranty please reference if service is required If you have any questions ...

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