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TUBE DRIVER

BLUE

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575

 

 

Congratulations 

 
Thank you for choosing Tube Driver BLUE.  This latest 

USA-

patented

 creation of BK Butler, promises to become a classic just 

as his former Tube Driver designs have.  With careful attention 
given to the attainment of "all tube" response characteristics in a 
mobile environment, Tube Driver BLUE will satisfy even the most 
critical audiophile.  For the first time in the history of tube amplifier 
design, the original "Edison effect" has been fully utilized to 
achieve low THD distortion in an 

open-ended,

 high-powered 

vacuum tube hybrid amplifier.  By carefully balancing the sonic 
response, load and transfer characteristics of carefully selected 
triode vacuum tube drivers, BK has achieved astounding results.   
 
Tube Driver BLUE uses 

ZERO

 global negative feed back which 

results in greatly improved sound quality with an extremely warm, 
open and transparent qualities.  The design is truly original and 
sets a new musical standard for mobile audio. 
 
As essential as clean power is for good sound reproduction, 
natural 

DYNAMICS

 are equally important.  Tube Driver BLUE 

produces unmatched musical dynamics and the 'punch' of a live 
concert performance. High current bipolar output sections are 
servo-driven by dual vacuum tube triodes, which directly reflect 
the speaker load.  This results in authentic high-performance 
power tube response characteristics of "all tube" designs. 
 
Best of all, this natural vacuum tube response is created without 
traditional large and heavy output transformers or dangerously 
high power supply voltages.  Tube Driver BLUE sets the new 
standard for musical vacuum tube reproduction and rivals even 
the most expensive home audio vacuum tube equipment. 

Summary of Contents for TUBE DRIVER BLUE

Page 1: ...TUBE DRIVERd B L U Eu 575 OWNER S INFORMATION Certification BK Butler s original signature below certifies that your new Tube Driver BLUE has been personally checked for proper performance _____________________________ ...

Page 2: ... Features Specifications 3 Installation Info 4 Power Ground Wire Gauges 5 Power Ground Warnings 6 Remote Turn On Speaker Connections 7 Speaker Bridging Mixed Mono Output 8 Input Gain Control Summary 9 End Panel Features 10 Warranty 11 Warranty Activation 13 IMPORTANT Mail In Information 14 ...

Page 3: ...iver BLUE uses ZERO global negative feed back which results in greatly improved sound quality with an extremely warm open and transparent qualities The design is truly original and sets a new musical standard for mobile audio As essential as clean power is for good sound reproduction natural DYNAMICS are equally important Tube Driver BLUE produces unmatched musical dynamics and the punch of a live...

Page 4: ...ial Number ___________________ Purchase Date ___________________ Purchased From ___________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Caution The extended use of a high powered audio system may result in hearing loss or damage While Tube Driver BLUE systems are capable of live Concert level volumes with incredible sound pressure they are also designed for you ...

Page 5: ...ectors Mixed Mono Stereo Operation 1 Year Warranty Concept Design by BK Butler with over 25 years of pro music vacuum tube experience Specifications Frequency Response 5 100 Khz 1dB Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0 19 at full power 1Khz Signal to Noise Ratio Greater than 105dB Channel Crosstalk 95dB or better 1Khz Input Impedance 10K Ohms Input Sensitivity 450mV 12 Volts RMS for full power ou...

Page 6: ...ine approximate maximum current draw A 50 amplifier efficiency rating is used as an average This formula is only a guideline Using wire of a larger gauge improves the current transfer of your system so if in doubt always use larger cables Do NOT use smaller gauge wire Total 4 Ohm rated RMS output x 5 Total Input Wattage Total Input Wattage Supply Voltage Current Draw in Amps Example Your TD BLUE h...

Page 7: ... BLUE in any position even upside down However you must maintain proper airflow Do Not install your Tube Driver BLUE under carpets or enclose it behind airtight panels In trunk mounted applications be sure to provide venting for air circulation Let the amplifier breathe Without adequate air circulation your Tube Driver Blue will generate needless heat and under severe conditions will engage protec...

Page 8: ...rough a steel panel to prevent an eventual short to ground The power and ground connections are the most important part of any installation If the connections are poor and or the resistance is high the resulting voltage drops will rob you of amplifier power and may allow noise to enter your system Your new Tube Driver BLUE features a regulated power supply However it is designed to produce maximum...

Page 9: ... source unit normally provides a remote amplifier turn on or power antenna lead that provides 12 Volts when you turn it on Run a wire from the turn on lead to the REM connection Tighten the connection Speaker Connections Follow these simple instructions to make your speaker connections Using at least 16 Gauge wire run wire from the speakers to the amplifier s using the same precautions that you fo...

Page 10: ...the addition of an extra sub woofer amp We recommend either the Tube Driver BLUE model 275 or 2150 as excellent choices for your sub woofer system amp Both are bridgeable to 2 ohms if desired and provide ample bass power If a greater of channels is desired such as required in 6 1 or 7 1 systems a Tube Driver 275 may be added It has the same output power per channel and sonic characteristics at 4 o...

Page 11: ...nator whine or ignition tick In order to achieve the best Signal to Noise ratio possible you must carefully experiment by making a few practical listening tests to adjust the headroom of your system correctly The basic rule to remember is that best S N ratio is achieved by using the highest undistorted level from the source unit and the lowest undistorted input level setting on the amplifier Summa...

Page 12: ...gs on either side may be used to route cables Input Control Speaker Output End Inputs Plug in the RCA outputs from your head unit here Gain Control Use this control to match the output level of the source unit Bi state LED indicator Green Normal operation Red Protection mode Speaker Out terminals Connect speakers as indicated Cooling vents DO NOT BLOCK Largest openings on end panels may be used to...

Page 13: ...mediately to Butler Audio Inc NOTE Shipping charges are the sole responsibility of the purchaser 2 The date of purchase must be established by returning the information requested in the Warranty Activation section attached hereto and a copy of the original sales invoice or receipt which must accompany the article being returned for warranty work 3 This warranty shall NOT apply to any Tube Driver B...

Page 14: ...ABLE FOR THE INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY Some states or provinces to not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you 6 Your product will be serviced on an in warranty basis within the warr...

Page 15: ...de a description of the problem and if desired and request for an estimate of repair costs All repair costs will be prepaid including return shipping before your unit will be returned Please contact Butler Audio via the email link email at www tubedriver com with any further questions regarding repairs Warranty Activation In order to activate you warranty please complete the information on the fol...

Page 16: ..._ Purchased from ___________________________________ Price Paid ___________________________________ Your name ___________________________________ Address ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Phone Number ___________________________________ Email ___________________________________ Comments ...

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