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could be susceptible to/sources of such forms of
interference.
B.
INPUTS
There are four (4) RCA type female input pairs and one
balanced (XLR) input pair. Facing the rear of the chassis, the
input connections are to the right of the IEC power input and
the Pre Out terminal pair. The left channel connector is the
top one in each line input pair. Please refer to Figure 5.
You can use the T-2000 with a separate preamplifier by
connecting the outputs of the preamplifier to one pair of the
T-2000’s inputs
.
HOWEVER, please use caution when you do
this. If you have both volume controls above zero on turn
on, especially with signal, you could damage your speakers
because of the extreme volume level from the combined
gain of both the preamplifier and the T-2000.
On initial turn
on with a separate pre-amp, you should have the volume on
BOTH units set to zero. Then use the volume control on both
the pre-amp and the T-2000 to set the volume control on the
T-2000 so that you can use preamplifier volume control as
the main volume control – OR vice versa, as you prefer.
C.
PRE OUT CONNECTIONS
The T-2000 has a pair of RCA type female Pre Out
(Preamplifier outputs – refer to Figure 5) connections on the
rear of the chassis, between the IEC connection and the Line
Inputs. The Pre Outs are connected passively; therefore,
when they are in use, the PCL86 and KT120’s continue to
draw power and operate. These connections are for use to
connect to one or a pair of powered subwoofers or, for bi-
amping, to an external stereo power amplifier or pair of
monoblock amplifiers (preferably with the same gain as the
T-2000).
C.
SPEAKER TERMINALS
The T-2000 is equipped with two pairs of high-quality speaker
terminals. These terminals are located at the left of the back
of the chassis (the right, facing the front of the chassis).
Facing the front of the chassis, the right channel pair is on the
outside right and the left channel pair is to their left, on the
other side of the impedance toggle. The terminals accept
bare wire (not recommended) and spade and banana type
connectors. Please refer to Figure 5.
D.
POWER CONNECTION
Connect the input interconnects and/or the speaker cables or
the Pre Out connections before you insert the power cable
into the receptacle at the centre of the chassis rear. The T-
2000 uses a standard three prong
male IEC connection for AC input. You need to use a
power cord with a female three prong IEC connector at one
end. Please refer to Figure 5.
The T-2000 you have purchased is set internally for AC
110/120 volt – 60 HZ operation. There is no way to change
this to another AC setting without return of the unit to the
factory for re-wiring, at the owner’s cost, including transport
both directions.
INITIAL POWER-ON
Once you have your T-2000 in place and all connections have
been made to your turntable and preamplifier, you are ready
to turn on the power for your T-2000; before you power it up,
though, be sure you have:
removed ALL the cushion materials (cardboard around
and “O” rings on tubes) from inside the tube chimneys
checked that power tubes are snug in their sockets
and
that the pin alignments for the KT120’s are correct (wide
diameter pins and narrow diameter pins in the correct
holes of the sockets.
This is essential.
The KT120 tubes are
fused, as is the mains for the unit, and they should
preserve both the tubes and the amplifier, in case you
have removed and replaced the KT120’s incorrectly.
However, you will have to
replace fuses, and the damage to your self-esteem for
getting it wrong may haunt you forever. Hammertone
Audio and Allnic Audio Labs are not responsible for such
an outcome.
ensured the interconnects are firmly attached
turned the preamplifier’s and T-2000’s volume controls
down to zero (if you use that combination)
and otherwise
zeroed or muted the volume on your source(s).
securely and correctly fastened the speaker cables and
ensured that they are also connected properly to the
speakers.
Turn on the T-2000 by pushing in the power switch button
located at the right of the front panel (facing the front of the
unit) to the “on” position (See Figure 5). The “on” position is
with the button switch depressed. Of course, the off position
is the reverse. After about a thirty to forty (30 - 40) second
