I60 Owner’s Manual Ver 1.2
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Set-up and Safety Information
Now that you have your new amplifier, we realize that you can't wait to hook
it up and start playing! However, please read this set-up guide and safety
information before you proceed.
Unpacking and Setting Up
Your amplifier is heavy, and its vacuum tubes are delicate and dissipate a
great amount of heat. It is important that this product is never used near
water or sources or water. Avoid bathrooms, washbowls, kitchen sinks,
swimming pools, etc. Damp basements should also be avoided.
Get the help of a friend, because these amplifiers are HEAVY. Carefully
remove the amplifier package from the carton and unwrap it. Place it on a
solid, level surface with adequate ventilation. It should not be placed in a
built-in installation or rack unless adequate proper ventilation is provided. Do
not place your amplifier in a closed bookcase or cabinet. Never obstruct the
top part of the amplifier with any objects that could result in the valves
overheating.
The amplifier should not be subject to vibration of any sort. Do not place
them directly in front of, or on top of your loudspeakers. As valve amplifiers
can be microphonic, vibration of the tubes will distort the signal.
Next, carefully remove the tube cage by carefully lifting it vertically upwards.
Remove the protective foam around the individual vacuum tubes, and
replace the tube cage. This protects the tubes from damage, and also
protects inquisitive fingers from the hot tubes!
Before you plug the power cord in, please make sure that you have the
model with the proper voltage for the country you are in.
Taiwan, Japan
and North America will require the 115V version. Most European countries
and other Asian countries will require the 230V version. We have found that
a single voltage power transformer sounds better, and hence the amplifier is
designed for a single-voltage only.
Safety Information
1.
Never try to disassemble the amplifier as you may be exposed
to dangerous voltages. Vacuum tube amplifiers operate at
hundreds of volts. Even after turning the amplifier off and
unplugging it from the wall socket, it will retain a lethal electrical
charge for some time.
2.
Do not attempt to modify the amplifier. The device has been
tested and adjusted for optimal operation and should give you
