WhitakerAudio JC Whitaker 20 W Stereo Integrated Audio Amplifier, Manual

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The 20 W Stereo Integrated Amplifier is somewhat heavy. The handles included on each side
of the chassis are for more than just appearance. They are quite useful for moving the unit. The
amplifier also generates heat from the seven tubes and plate transformer. Normal convention
cooling is adequate so long as airflow around the amplifier is not restricted by other devices,
shelving, etc.
Because of the large number of interconnecting wires needed for this amplifier, expanded
sleeving is used where practical to organize the cabling. This tends to simplify cable routing and
provides for a cleaner appearance. Wherever possible, cables are dressed either tight to the
chassis, or well above the chassis so as to stay as far as possible away from signal-carrying lines
and to rest against the bottom cover plate, which further improves shielding.
Figure 1.4 The front panel of the 20 W Stereo Integrated amplifier.