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2 Final Inspection - Your Guarantee of Quality

 

 

To  assure  you  of  optimum  performance  and  reliability,  this  amplifier  has  passed  our  rigorous 
final inspection and listening test by the Icon Audio team in Leicester. During which the final set 
up and adjustments were made. 
 

 

Date   

 

 

 

…./…./…. 

 

Model  

 

 

 

ST40 MK IV 

 

Amp Serial Number  

 

………. 

 

Customer 

 

 

 

…………………………… 

 

 

Check amplifier finish 

 

………. 

 

Check valve cover   

 

………. 

 

Internal wiring check  

 

………. 

 

Check Triode mode  

 

………. 

 

Run min 6 hour test  

 

………. 

 

Check inputs & tape monitor 

………. 

 

Output Valve Bias level 

 

……mv 

 

Sound Quality 

 

 

………. 

 

Channel Balance 

 

 

………. 

 

Valve Microphony   

 

………. 

 

Screwdriver included 

 

………. 

 

Hum level left/right   

 

...../…..mv 

 

RF Test  

 

 

 

………. 

 

Meter brightness 

 

 

………. 

 

Serial No sticker and recorded 

………. 

 

Mains voltage  

 

117V / 230-240V 

 

IEC Mains Fuse 

 

 

1.6

A……. 

 

UK Plug fuse  

 

 

3A..

…A 

 

Remote Control Function   

………. 

 

Headphone socket   

 

………. 

 

Bottom label   

 

 

………. 

 

Transformer Protection 

 

………. 

 

Upgrades:

  

 

Output valves 

 

……....………. 

 

1

st

 Stage valve 

 

………………. 

 

Phase splitter valve  

………………. 

 

Mains lead   

 

 

………. 

 

 
 
 
 
Signed off by  

 

………………………. 

 

Notes: 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Stereo 40 MK IV KT88

Page 1: ...before your ears attune themselves to the new sound Your source loudspeakers and room acoustics will also affect the sound before it finally reaches your ear Some people find a small adjustment in re...

Page 2: ...mplifier finish Check valve cover Internal wiring check Check Triode mode Run min 6 hour test Check inputs tape monitor Output Valve Bias level mv Sound Quality Channel Balance Valve Microphony Screwd...

Page 3: ...using for the first time check the bias reading see section 6 2 If you do not intend to use the amplifier for a few hours you can switch into standby when it will use minimal power and be ready for u...

Page 4: ...connect the correct polarity The use of Banana plugs or spade connections will ensure a good connection whilst minimising the risk of shorts In our experience valve amplifiers are very tolerant of lo...

Page 5: ...rmed up there is no advantage leaving it switched on when it is not in use See Standby Switch We would always advise that any item of home electronics is switched off when not in use Standby Switch If...

Page 6: ...the KT88s should be held by the base when removing to prevent damage numbering them with a marker from left to right as you do so in order that that may be replaced in the same position They should b...

Page 7: ...igot If using two pairs of different brands use the outer sockets for one pair and the inner sockets for the other pair Icon Audio are happy to check the valves amp or your re bias your amp free of ch...

Page 8: ...be reported within three days of receipt This amplifier is designed for normal domestic hi fi use It is not guaranteed for commercial or Public Address use or use in other situations The guarantee be...

Page 9: ...rd box off 3 Remove the bottom packing first 4 Turn the unit the right way up and remove the top packing Please be careful not to damage the small tape monitor and triode switches on the front panel W...

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