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AFICIONADO
Congratulations on your purchase of the Eddie Current Aficionado vacuum tube
headphone/ speaker amplifier amp. The amp’s unique audio circuit, combined with a
passive CLCLC filter power supply delivers the Holy Grail of a high fidelity experience,
delivering a sound stage designed specifically to maximize the 2A3 electron cloud. On
a quest to bring back classic tube-driven audio, the Aficionado is cap coupled through
an old school Russian military toxic oil, paper, and aluminum foil capacitor. Output
transformers are machine wound by CineMag Inc. The end result is an updated modern
version of classic American audio design!
SHIPPING CHECK
The Aficionado is shipped in 2 boxes, one for the main amp and one for the power
supply. Upon receiving both boxes, check for shipping damage by: 1) Gently rocking
the amplifier back and forth listening for anything that may have come loose in
shipping. 2) Making sure all the screws are tight. If you feel something was loosened in
shipping, please contact Eddie Current for further instructions. Most issues can be easily
corrected.
PREPARING THE AMP
Your amplifier has been set to run on the requested voltage. Before setting up the amp,
check to see if your line voltage agrees with the box checked on the power supply rear.
If not, contact Eddie Current before continuing. The power supply umbilical cord is
attached at the power supply end. Place the power supply at least six inches from the
amp. Plug the umbilical cord into the power plug on the amplifier rear panel. Line up
the umbilical cord connector notch with the chassis mount male connector key at 12
o’clock. Be sure to insert the connector holding the metal connector end, and not the
cord, this is even more important removing the cord. Do not pull off using the cord.
