3. Make sure your amplifier is properly connected to a high-current power receptacle.
4. When turning the unit on, make sure the volume control is at its lowest point (the volume control is at minimum
when turned counterclockwise to the mechanical limit).
5. The amplifier will be fully functional after only a couple of minutes. However, as it warms up over the first 30
minutes of operation you may notice slight improvement in the sound quality.
6. At the end of your listening session make sure to turn the amplifier off. Leaving it on does nothing for sound
quality and it reduces life of the vacuum tubes.
The amplifier should always be turned on and off via its own power on-off switch.
Controls and Their Functions
Front Panel
Selector Switch
–
The three position selector switch can be u
sed to select the active audio source.
Volume control
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This control is used to adjust the output volume level. Turning the control knob clockwise
increases the sound level and turning it counterclockwise decreases the sound level.
Back Panel
Power Switch
:
Press the power switch to (I) turn the power on. Within 10-20 seconds, as the heaters
reach operating temperature the tubes will begin to glow a soft orange light. Press the power switch to (0)
to turn the unit off. As the heaters cool off, the orange glow will slowly disappear.
It is normal for a vacuum tube equipment to run warm if used for prolonged periods. Tubes are
operating at much higher temperature and should not be touched for at least ten minutes after the unit
is turned off to prevent burns. Always place your amplifier away from children and pets to prevent
burns.
Audio signal connection jacks
-
Use these jacks to connect the audio interconnects from your
components to the amplifier.
Speaker terminals -
Your amplifier has two output channels, the Right Output and the Left
Output. Each output channel is designed to handle one speaker. Follow the instructions outlined in the
Operating Procedure for the correct speaker connections.
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