BACK CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT
(left to right):
1.
AC Input
: this IEC
receptacle accepts standard DIN AC 16 gauge, three conductor
power cable. All Komet
amplifiers can be internally modified to operate on either
120V
or
240V
. Please inquire with Komet
Amplification for conversion information.
2.
Mains Fuse Holder
:
2 Amp
"slow blow"
fuse
(
a.k.a
. MDL 2A - size: ¼ inch by 1 and ¼
inch)
on
120V
model,
1 Amp
"slow blow"
fuse on
240V
model.
CAUTION
:
ALWAYS
UN-PLUG YOUR AC POWER CABLE FROM YOUR AMPLIFIER BEFORE
REPLACING A FUSE
.
3.
H
.
T
.
Fuse
(High Tension)
:
½ Amp
or
500
mA
"fast acting"
fuse
(
a.k.a.
AGC 500 mA -
size: ¼ inch by 1 and ¼ inch).
CAUTION
:
NEVER REPLACE A FUSE WITH
A
HIGHER RATED FUSE
.
Using a fuse rated higher than the manufacturer’s
recommendation will
most certainly
cause severe damage to your amplifier.
4.
Output Impedance Selector
:
set this selector according to the appropriate speaker
impedance you are using.
4
,
8
, and
16
Ohm settings are available.
5
. Speaker
Output
Jacks
: two, standard ¼ inch speaker jacks, wired in parallel, which will
accommodate any standard quality speaker cable.
Note:
never use a shielded guitar cable
for a speaker cable. You can severely damage an amplifier.
6.
Tube Chart
: Displays the placement of the power and pre amp tubes
(V1 through V4)
.
TUBE CHOICES FOR THE KOMET
19
PRECAUTION
:
always allow the power and pre amp tubes to cool down before handling.
They are made of glass and can easily break when mishandled. Wear safety goggles and heat
protective gloves when handling hot tubes.
Never
remove or replace the power or pre amp tubes
while an amplifier is on.
The stock power tubes
(V3 and V4)
are a matched pair of Sovtek
EL84
/
6BQ5s. This is a
widely available and reliable power tube. The Mullard re-issue EL84/6BQ5 by Sovtek
is an
excellent replacement upgrade.
The Komet
19 was designed and voiced to utilize current production audio vacuum tubes to
their maximum potential. We prefer the Sovtek
12AX7 LPS
for the V1
and
V2 positions
. The
LPS is an excellent sounding 12AX7 and are used in all Komet
amplifier models.
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Amplification.
