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Hybrid Line Stage Preamplifier

CF-080LS

Silicon Arts Design & Concert Fidelity, Inc.

Owner's Manual

Summary of Contents for CF-080LS

Page 1: ...Hybrid Line Stage Preamplifier CF 080LS Silicon Arts Design Concert Fidelity Inc Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...xes page 3 2 Verifying that the amplifiers have not been damaged in shipping page 3 3 Instructions for Getting Started page 4 4 Description of POWER ON OFF and STANDBY OPERATION Switches page 6 5 Safety warning and warranty invalidation page 7 6 Specifications and External Features page 7 7 Warranty page 8 This manual is divided into the following sections Front Panel Rear Panel Mute switch Level ...

Page 3: ...tall the attached feet Please understand that the feet are for convenience only in order to provide clearance for the user s fingers when the amplifier must be lifted and are not intended to be audiophile grade We believe that because isolation devices do influence the sound to a greater or lesser extent they should be chosen according to the user s taste which is why we do not attempt to provide ...

Page 4: ...ied with the CF 080LS at time of shipment from factory Please take caution such as wearing a glove in order to prevent injury from possible tube damage during shipment Please replace top plate back on after installing rectifier tube Two Pinnacle 13D5A tubes are supplied with CF 080LS at time of shipment from factory They are higher grade replacement for 12AU7 tubes The CF 080LS has been broken in ...

Page 5: ...s illuminating 7 Turn STANDBY switch to OPERATION position The switch lever will light up in blue Please confirm that there is electricity going through the heater by observing blue glow coming from the tubes Mute circuit is effective for approx 20 to 25 seconds Please allow about a minute before playing music 8 When not listening to music please turn OPERATION switch to STANDBY position POWER ON ...

Page 6: ...vacuum tube section is turned OFF When this switch is in OPERATION position vacuum tube gain section is turned ON MUTE is in effect for approx 20 to 25 seconds after the switch is turned to OPERATION position and no audio signal comes out of CF 080LS during that time When power supply to vacuum tube section is turned OFF STANDBY please leave at least 3 minutes before turning it back ON OPERATION T...

Page 7: ...t RCA Gain 6dB Standard 12dB Option Tube Complement 12AU7 2 for gain tube swapping possible NOS tubes preferable 6CA4 1 for rectification Phase Polarity Inverting Power Reqiremants 110 120VAC 60Hz Dimensions 450mm W X 100mm H X 310mm D Net Weight 8 5KG NOTE While we make every reasonable effort to insure the utmost uniformity and the highest quality in our products DUE TO VENDOR PARTS AVAILABILITY...

Page 8: ...t the phone number and e mail address provided below g Silicon Arts Design Concert Fidelity will bear all shipping expenses between the customer and the factory but only after verifying that this warranty applies and has not been invalidated in any way h Normal wear and maintenance are not covered by this warranty Product specifications may change without notice and changes made under repair or wa...

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