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 Conrad-Johnson LP260m mono-

block power amplifier Owner’s Manual

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Conrad-Johnson products purchased outside the United States are
covered  by  warranty  terms  of  the  importing  distributor  in  the
country in which the product was originally purchased, which may
differ  from  the  terms  set  out  herein.  Importing  distributors  are  not
obligated  to  provide  warranty  service  for  products  originally
purchased  outside  their  country.  Conrad-Johnson  will  provide
warranty  service  for  products  outside  the  United  States,  but  in
these  cases,  the  customer  must  pay  all  shipping,  handling  and
customs costs both to and from our Service Department.

Questions about this warranty should be addressed to:

Service Department
conrad-johnson design, inc.
2800K Dorr Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22031

The conrad-johnson service department can also be reached by e-
mail  at  [email protected],  by  phone  at  703-698-8581,
or by fax at 703-560-5360.

Service

If your conrad-johnson audio component requires service, repack it
using the original box and packing material and ship to the Service
Department  address  above.  Boxes  and  packing  materials  can  be
purchased  through  our  service  department  if  you  no  longer  have
yours. Include with the unit a note describing the problem you are
having  in  as  much detail as possible. It is especially important for
our technician to know if the problem is intermittent. If you want an
estimate of cost for out of warranty service, be sure to request it in
this  note.  Be  aware  that  requesting  an  estimate  will  delay  service
to  your  unit,  as  we  will  have  to  contact  you  for  approval  before
commencing service.

Registering The Warranty

Please  return  the  enclosed  card  to  the  factory  within  30  days  of
purchase to register the warranty.

Summary of Contents for LP260M

Page 1: ...Conrad Johnson Owner s Manual LP260M Mono block Power Amplifier conrad johnson It just sounds right ...

Page 2: ...ny years to come Accordingly circuit designs parts and materials for all conrad johnson products are selected with a view to maintaining optimal performance over the years Our reputation for producing among the industry s most reliable components is a natural consequence of this engineering approach Although operation of the LP260m mono block power amplifier is quite straightforward please take a ...

Page 3: ... authorized conrad johnson dealer in the United States for use in the United States d Normal wear e Incidental or consequential damages are not covered under this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service the unit must be shipped along with evidence of purchase ...

Page 4: ...The conrad johnson service department can also be reached by e mail at service conradjohnson com by phone at 703 698 8581 or by fax at 703 560 5360 Service If your conrad johnson audio component requires service repack it using the original box and packing material and ship to the Service Department address above Boxes and packing materials can be purchased through our service department if you no...

Page 5: ...re has been taken in the design of the LP260m mono block power amplifier to minimize its susceptibility to radio frequency interference and other forms of EMI Choice of materials physical layout grounding practice and power supply design have all been specified with a view to reducing the impact of electromagnetic fields on the performance of this unit At the same time however our primary goal is ...

Page 6: ...stem the two channels should be connected in correct relative phase This means that when the same signal is applied to both channels the right and left channels speaker diaphragms will move synchronously in and out together Terminals on speakers are usually coded one designated C ground or black the other designated or red In phase connection of the speakers can normally be achieved by taking care...

Page 7: ...ono block power amplifier We highly recommend that you purchase replacement tube sets from conrad johnson design We anticipate tube life to accommodate two to three years of operation without degradation in normal use if the amplifier is switched off when not in use If it is left on at all times tube life can be exhausted in a matter of a few months The LP260m mono block power amplifier has been d...

Page 8: ...should be performed whenever the amplifier s output tubes are replaced and after each six months of average use PLATE FUSE Your LP260m mono block power amplifier has been fitted with a plate supply fuse 5x20mm 2Amp fast blow ceramic that is installed to protect the amplifier circuitry in the event of output tube failure The fuse holder is physically located inside the amplifier in fuse clips on th...

Page 9: ...by moving in they create a fall in pressure and the system is said to be phase inverting Each component in the stereo system either preserves the phase of the incoming signal and is said to be phase correct or inverts the phase and is said to be phase inverting It is unimportant whether an individual component is phase correct or phase inverting as long as the system as a whole is phase correct Th...

Page 10: ...system dependent those that are top ranked on one system may be a poor choice for a different system Consult your conrad johnson dealer for recommendations for your specific system Performance Tip Warm up the LP260m mono block power amplifier before listening The sonic performance of the LP260m mono block power amplifier improves noticeably as the unit warms up The midrange becomes more lucid the ...

Page 11: ...n a compartment in the ac line cord receptacle mounted on the back of the amplifier and by four separate internal fuses on the secondary circuits of the transformer F1 F4 located on the bottom of the pc board A failure of any of these fuses is a symptom of a more serious problem and a competent service technician should be consulted In no event should fuses be replaced with a value or type differe...

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