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Z10e Electrostatic Ampli9ier User Guide 

Speci2ications (Typical Performance Values): 

Specifications (Typical Performance Values) 

• Sensitivity: 1.2V RMS for 10 watts output 
• Inputs – 2 Stereo Pairs Single Ended RCA, 1 Stereo Pair of 3 pin XLR balanced inputs 
(true balanced) 
• Outputs – One set of speaker outputs, two regular Headphone Outputs (1 watt and 3 
watt), one Electrostatic Headphone Output 
• Output impedance 1.7 ohms 
• Input impedance: 50k 
• 110V-120V / 220-240V operation: factory configured 
• Hum and noise: 94dB below full output (measured at 20Hz-20kHz) 
• Carrier: -50dB  
• Power output with 4-ohm load: 13W, 0.5% THD 
• Power output with 8-ohm load: 12W, 0.5% THD 
• Frequency response (8-ohm load): 8Hz to 60kHz, +0, -.5dB 
• Amplifier class: Push-pull Class AB 
• Voltage gain (8-ohm load): 18dB 
• Size: Amplifier: 12.75 inches (32.4 cm) wide, 6.25 inches (15.9 cm) tall, 14.5 inches 
(36.9 cm) deep (including connectors). External Transformer: 4.75 inches wide (12.1cm), 
4 inches tall (10.2mm), 7.5 inches (19mm) long. 
• Net weight: Amplifier: 14 lbs. or 6.4 kg, External Transformer: 5 lbs. or 2.27 kg. 
• Finish: Aluminum case  
• Tube complement: two 12AT7s, two 12AU7s, and four EL-84s or equivalents 

 

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Summary of Contents for Z10e

Page 1: ...lay Front Panel Controls The Z10e utilizes front panel switch controls and a remote control The menu functions can be accessed from the front panel switches or by using the remote control The power on...

Page 2: ...u Balance Control The volume attenuator has 99 steps for each channel Balance is achieved by creating a numerical offset which is applied to the volume steps between the channels The offset is stored...

Page 3: ...isplay Only where the Display times out but not the Input LEDs Both where both the Display and Input LEDs timeout or None where the Display and Input LEDs are always on Reset to Default The ampli9ier...

Page 4: ...be con9igured at the factory The unit should be wired for your country when you receive your unit from the factory Inputs There are 3 inputs to the Z10e Two are single ended RCA stereo pairs One is a...

Page 5: ...gured in the Left Right Remote Button Menu to function as the Balance control In the Menu mode the Right button is Select and the Left button is Back Center Button This normally functions as a Mute fu...

Page 6: ...between different brands to optimize the sound to their taste In extreme cases adapter sockets are utilized to use exotic tubes not directly electrically compatible The ampli9ier has a powerful autobi...

Page 7: ...Z10e Electrostatic Ampli9ier User Guide noise as they warm up as this is normal but should disappear after a couple of minutes 7 Linear Tube Audio...

Page 8: ...tion immediately and cannot identify the source look for components in the source chain that may be leaking DC such as power supplies The Z10e does not have a capacitor at the input to 9ilter DC in or...

Page 9: ...pedance matching between the output tube s and the speaker With output transformers there are practical limits to how large this ratio can be made because of the parasitic elements of the windings and...

Page 10: ...onfigured Hum and noise 94dB below full output measured at 20Hz 20kHz Carrier 50dB Power output with 4 ohm load 13W 0 5 THD Power output with 8 ohm load 12W 0 5 THD Frequency response 8 ohm load 8Hz t...

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