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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 

    ………. 

 

Amp Serial Number  

 

………. 

 

Customer 

   …………………………… 

 

 

Check amplifier finish 

 

………. 

 

Internal wiring check  

 

………. 

 

Check Triode mode  

 

………. 

 

Run min 6 hour test  

 

………. 

 

Check inputs & tape monitor 

………. 

 

Output Valve Bias level 

 

……...v 

 

Sound 

Quality   ………. 

 

Channel 

Balance 

  ………. 

 

Valve 

Microphony 

  ………. 

 

Valve 

Seating   ………. 

 

Hum level left/right   

 

...../…..mv 

 

RF 

Test 

 

   ………. 

 

LED 

brightness 

  ………. 

 

Serial No sticker and recorded 

………. 

 

Mains voltage  

 

      110 / 240V 

 

IEC Mains Fuse 

 

 

………A 

 

Soft Start Fitted 

 

 

………. 

 

Sales 

invoice 

   ………. 

 

Bottom 

label 

   ………. 

 

Credit card receipt   

 

.……… 

 

Customer survey form 

 

.……… 

 

Bias 

meter 

   ………. 

 

Transformer Protection 

 

………. 

 

Upgrades:

  

 

HT delay fitted? 

 

 

…Y / N 

 

Output valves 

 

……....………. 

 

1

st

 Stage valve 

 

………………. 

 

Phase splitter valves 

………………. 

 

Capacitor grade (Audio) 

 

………. 

 

Capacitor grade (Power)   

………. 

 

Mains 

lead 

   ………. 

 

Interconnects   ………. 

 

 
 
Signed 

off 

by 

  ………………………. 

 

Notes: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please note we do not test the standard mains lead. 

Summary of Contents for Stereo 50

Page 1: ...rguably the most important part of a system it is important to remember that the weakest link will always affect the final results when making judgements And not all recordings are equal Therefore an...

Page 2: ...hour test Check inputs tape monitor Output Valve Bias level v Sound Quality Channel Balance Valve Microphony Valve Seating Hum level left right mv RF Test LED brightness Serial No sticker and recorded...

Page 3: ...xcept a barely discernable gentle hum If there are any unpleasant sounds coming from the speakers switch off and refer to the Trouble Shooting section or contact Icon Audio If your unit is fitted with...

Page 4: ...nnections will ensure a good connection whilst minimising the risk of shorts In our experience Icon valve amplifiers are more tolerant of cables therefore the benefits of some very exotic cables may b...

Page 5: ...is properly warmed up there is no advantage leaving it switched on when it is not in use It is using electricity and as valves have a finite life Use the Standby switch when not continuously in use to...

Page 6: ...the life of the valve by not stressing the cathode when it is cold It is not good practice to remove the valves unnecessarily as this can strain the pins and cause tiny air leaks Service Should you s...

Page 7: ...the reading is zero the individual fuse may be blown spares inside If the valves are brand new you will need to check again after approximately 10 100 hours after that only occasionally or if you sus...

Page 8: ...ipt This amplifier is designed for normal domestic hi fi use It is not guaranteed for commercial Public Address use or use in other situations The guarantee becomes void if the unit has been modified...

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