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SET 80

 Owner's Manual

Unpacking

Unpacking

Each box containing your 

SET 80

 contains the

following parts:

1 - 

SET 80

 User's Guide

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

1 - 

SET 80

 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.  

Save

 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 SET 80 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
correct 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 SET 80 (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 SET 80

Page 1: ...Bel Canto Design SET 80 Single Ended Balanced 845 Triode Monobloc Power Amplifier User s Guide and Operating Information Bel Canto Design August 2000 ...

Page 2: ...gant of circuit architecture with the highest quality of parts and construction to produce an audio amplifier which is unparalleled in recreating the musical event Contents Bel Canto Design Statement 3 Unpacking 4 Initial Setup Assembly 5 Connecting the SET 80 into Your System 7 Technical Description 9 Specifications 10 Warranty Information 11 ...

Page 3: ...s a reference tool to 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 Bel Canto Design s goal for the SET Line is simply to provide the most ...

Page 4: ...butor before attempting to transport the amplifiers The SET 80 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 pow...

Page 5: ...t 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 may be...

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 corr...

Page 7: ... which have greater than 6 ohm minimum impedance The 4 ohm setting should be used with loudspeakers 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 t...

Page 8: ...choose a loudspeaker which works well for your tastes in your room with your system A dealer which sells the SET 80 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...

Page 9: ... 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 of modern capacitors The single coupling capacitors are custom Bel Canto film and foil units designed specifically to our specifications for minimal sonic signature The output stage uses the 845 triode a tube which has...

Page 10: ...tor 3 across full bandwidth Input configuration and impedance 100K ohm single ended balanced Gain at 8 ohm tap 18 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 85 lbs each 39 kg Service Under nor...

Page 11: ...nal 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 co...

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