Albion TCT50 Guide

OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
!TCT50!&!TCT100
www.albionamps.com
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................................... 1
Important Warnings ....................................................................................................... 2
Designer's Introduction................................................................................................. 3
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TCT50 & TCT100 Features and Controls...................................................................... 5
Rear Panel....................................................................................................................... 7
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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before this product is
operated.
2. Keep these instructions – The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be adhered
to.
4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water – The appliance
should not be used near water or moisture – for
example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool
etc.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
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electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience
receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
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apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution
when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
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required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way including: power supply cord or plug damage,
liquid spillages, objects falling into the unit, exposure
to rain/moisture or impact damage.
15. Please keep the unit in a well ventilated environment.
16. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use
by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing
other than that contained in the operating instructions
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do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture and
dripping or splashing of liquids. Containers filled
with liquids such as vases or drinks should never be
placed on top of or near the unit.
18. WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used
as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
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the user to the presence of non-insulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be
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- The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
20. Protective earthing terminal. The apparatus
should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
21. Correct Disposal of this product. This marking
indicates that this product should not be disposed
with other household wastes throughout the EU. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle
it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources. To return your used device,
please use the return and collection systems or
contact the retailer where the product was purchased.
They can take this product for environmentally safe
recycling.
22. WARNING: The terminals marked with the symbol of
“ ” may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock. The external wiring connected
to the terminals requires installation by an instructed
person or the use of ready-made leads or cords
according to manufacturer’s instruction.
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the audio output power exceeds 10W per channel
under normal operating conditions or the apparatus is
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Important Warnings
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mains power supply in your country.
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from your amplifier. It is there to prevent you from
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NEVER use your amplifier equipment in a high
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wet.
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all inter-connections whether for power, speaker or
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vents covered, even partially. Your amp loves being
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amp to warm up before playing, 5 minutes is a
good length of time. Also allow your amp to have a
good cool down after playing and before moving it,
especially into the back of a car on a cold winter’s
night! Your valves will last longer if you give them a
little respect and TLC. Valves are pretty tough when
you think of what they are made from – but can be
very fragile if treated with physical abuse.
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system. DO NOT use a screened guitar cable for
speaker use.
NEVER use your amplifier without it connected to a
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and will be within safe operational limits. These
limits are set by various countries safety approvals
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EMC INTERFERENCE. Even though all Albion
Musical Instruments products are designed and
tested to international electro-magnetic interference
standards, please note that cellular phones in close
proximity may cause some interference with your
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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
Designer's Introduction
When I sat down with a blank piece of paper (well actually
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at all the guitar amps that I had designed previously. Even
though many of those designs were destined to be what
can only be called Classics, I wanted to approach these
new amps in a different perspective. Instead of designing
under the corporate image of whatever company I was
working for at the time, the TCT amps were for the first
time “my” amps. This put the image in my mind as “what
do I want from an amp, and how do I want it to look”. As
a guitar player of many years I have used many different
amps, many times different ones hooked up in a multi-
amp set up for the different sounds that I needed at the
time. This realisation formulated the basic concept and
functionality of the direction I needed to go in, something
that was simple to use but was as variable as possible.
Oh, and sounded great at everything it did as well!
The “what do I want it to look like” actually developed
pretty quickly – I wanted something that looked classy
and stood out from the crowd, something that at the same
time was familiar yet unique. For want of a better word
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and desire with room to spare. Finally “my” amp!
I personally love playing these amps and can sit there
playing them for hours on end without tiring of them –
sometimes to the annoyance of my small team I have to
add – I do tend to play very loud at times, and they do
have to work!
I hope that you get as much playing pleasure out of your
TCT amp as I do.
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with a different number of output EL34 valves and required
transformers, biasing etc. The TCT50C (2 x 12” combo,
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has 2 separate switchable channels, both featuring the
same controls per channel. Channel A features the EQ
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the EQ after the gain stages.
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channels have an entirely different spectral response and
player’s “feel”.
The TCT50 and TCT100 also has the ability to mix both
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of 3 channel operation.
The player himself can choose which he prefers for his
particular style and suitability.
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limiting factor on other makes of multi channel guitar
amplifiers. This flexibility sets the Albion TCT guitar
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technologies to provide optimum performance required for
high class consistent playing night after night.
The preamplifier section uses 4 double triode low noise
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relay switching for circuit reconfiguration when channel
switching.
The input gain itself is a very special proprietary circuit
combining a preamp valve mixed with a unique high
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benefits that are not readily available with tube only
designs, in that the input stage noise (particularly heater
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reduced, input stage gain and drive capability is increased
allowing it to drive the rest of the preamp better, and
lastly it imparts a tonality approaching that of a pentode
tube, which is good in its own right! All this means is that
the input stage will perform better and more reliably by
reducing the things you DON’T want from a tube!
A word about the EQ system used on the Albion TCT
range of amps. Although the tone controls are based on
the time honoured interactive passive system historically
used on most guitar amps, our design is somewhat wider
ranging than most others. For instance the MIDDLE
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a substantial amount of mid boost as well as mid cut.
The result of this opens up a whole new range of sound
possibilities that we think you will enjoy. For instance using
the mid boost capability gives rise to some very sweet
singing sustain – great for blues and fusion.
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the FX loop and digital Reverb system. This section is
unashamedly solid state as this section is designed to be
as transparent as possible in passing all the valve tone
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section, whilst handling the duties of efficient real world
FX loop connection, digital reverb connection, and noise
free seamless channel switching.
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enabling the MIX to be used as a Lead boost for instance.
The TCT50/100 power amplifier uses a 12A X7/ECC83
phase splitter and either 2 or 4 off EL34 output valves
respectively for classic high power guitar amp punch.
The power amp section can be switched between two
feedback networks. Loose gives a raw, open, vintage style
to the sound with lots of player feel and tactile response.
Tight gives a much tighter modern response to the sound
and feel.
The output section can also be run at 33% (approx 16.5
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loud”!
The TCT50C combo comes complete with two of our own
designed and built Albion loudspeakers.
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TCT50 & 100 Features and Controls
INPUT – Mono ¼”Jack socket for instrument input. Use
a properly screened “guitar” cable for interconnection.
There are many different makes of guitar cable available,
ranging from fairly inexpensive to very expensive.
Each have different characteristics, and depending on
your particular guitar will give different results, all very
confusing for the inexperienced! For instance, a “cheap”
cable with high capacitance (which would normally be
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benefit for an overly bright single coil guitar by taming
the very high end frequencies. Alternatively, a very low
capacitance cable can help brighten up a muddy sounding
hum-bucker type guitar. If possible experiment to try and
find what suits you and your guitar best. Hopefully your
dealer can help you choose the right cable. If using an FX
pedal system then the best advice is to use high quality,
low noise, low capacitance cable from pedals to amp
connection.
CHANNEL & MIX SWITCHING – the pushbutton
above the INPUT JACK controls which channel you are
using. OUT activates channel A and illuminates A L.E.D.
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L.E.D. indicator will come on. When using the remote
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be pushed in to engage the footswitch circuit. Push
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can be blended in any way you require.
CHANNEL A & B PREAMP CONTROLS – each
channel has the same independent control line up,
therefore the description below should be read for each
channel.
GAIN – this control determines the amount of signal that
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the next DRIVE control, it is pretty straightforward in use
– low settings are clean – mid settings are in the start
of distortion range – and high settings are the overdrive
range.
TIGHT SWITCH – this switch alters the low frequency
voicing of the input stage from deep low frequency to a
shelved high pass. Experiment with your guitar and style,
but normally when using high gain and high volume then
the Tight switch is usually required.
DRIVE – the DRIVE control determines the gain and
voicing of the 2nd and 3rd amplification stages. Please
be aware that this control does NOT turn the signal OFF
at zero setting! As with the GAIN control, low settings are
cleaner – mid settings are crunchier – and high settings
are more distorted.
As stated above the GAIN and DRIVE controls work in
conjunction and by so doing a very wide of different gain
levels and voicing’s can be obtained – much more than
amps with just a single gain control. Please experiment;
there is no right or wrong setting, but many different
sounds and voices!
SMOOTH SWITCH – this switch alters the voicing
associated with the 2nd and 3rd gain stages from bright
and attacking to a smoother less high frequency style.
This can be used to tame very bright distortion pedals, or
for getting warm clean tones for jazz style playing. Again
experiment.
TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS EQ & SHIFT SWITCH –
as stated above the EQ system is very wide ranging and
very versatile, experimentation is the key – please start
with these controls set to mid position. What is important
to remember is that the EQ circuit is connected before the
gain circuits on channel A, and after the gain circuits on
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that channel A’s EQ affects the sound of the guitar signal
going into the preamp gain circuits, whereas channel
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gain circuits. Think of it as channel A has a West coast
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LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT SOCKETS
PARALLEL CONNECTED SOCKETS - INTERNAL LOUDSPEAKER = 16ohms
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LOUDSPEAKER LOAD TO AMPLIFIER AND MATCHING
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE TO SPEAKER IMPEDANCE.
16ohm OUT = 1 x 16ohm LS, 8ohm OUT = 1 x 8ohm OR 2 x 16ohm LS
OUTPUT = 35 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohms
DO NOT CONNECT ANY UNBALANCED GROUND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
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MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TO USER MANUAL
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OUTPUT IMPEDANCE TO SPEAKER IMPEDANCE.
16ohm OUT = 1 x 16ohm LS, 8ohm OUT = 1 x 8ohm OR 2 x 16ohm LS
OUTPUT = 100 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohms
DO NOT CONNECT ANY UNBALANCED GROUND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TOUSER MANUAL
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position and, due to the interactive nature of the EQ, a
different EQ spectrum.
VOLUME – this quite simply controls the output of each
channels preamp, giving you the required sound level and
balance that you require.
The following controls affect both channels and the power
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the presence control on other guitar amps, but with a
difference – instead of just boosting high frequencies in
the power amplifier, the EDGE control also works with
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giving two different responses. The DEEP control is an
active graphic type circuit working around the resonance
area of the speaker system thus increasing the punch
and amount of bass from the amp/speaker system. This is
variable and also gives a different response depending on
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loops” around the power amplifier circuit. In the case of
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give a flatter tightly controlled response between the
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gutsier, great for Rock!
REVERB MIX – quite simply the amount of in-built
Reverb that is Mixed with the dry signal. The Reverb can
be turned On/Off with the supplied footswitch.
A-B/MIX BALANCE – this control is only operational
when the amp is switched to MIX mode. It allows the MIX
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levels then turn this control up above the centre position
to the desired level. If you want the MIX mode to be, for
instance, as a rhythm mode, and therefore quieter than A
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MASTER OUTPUT – This volume control is placed
between the whole preamp section and the input to the
power amp section. Once your channel balance is set
up, then this control is used to set up the required playing
volume from the TCT50/100.
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to negative. The benefits of this are two-fold. Firstly, if
using a multi-amp set up then it is highly possible that
the relative phase between the two amplifiers could be
different and will lead to a weak sound lacking in low-
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different position this will bring both amplifiers into the
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of the amplifier then the acoustic coupling between the
guitar and the venue you are playing can be fine-tuned
and overcome any dead-spots that you may be suffering
in achieving feedback type sustain. It is very effective!
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due to the nature of the output stage, do not connect the
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the Phase switch set to + phase.
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of the poweramp/speaker set up can be reduced to 33%
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compromise. Coupled with the Master Output control,
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Rear Panel
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and Return jack sockets, Level switch and Route switch.
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effects system, whilst the Return socket connects the
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remember that the loop is of the “series” type, so that the
entire signal is sent and returned back to the amplifier.
The Level switch has Low and High settings, the setting
of this will be determined by the performance quality of
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nominally 0dbV. Experiment with the Level switch to see
what suits your system best.
Effects Loops in general are designed to work with rack
type processors rather than floor stomp boxes. The
reason for this is that most floor pedals do not have
enough headroom to let the signal pass through without
causing the signal to distort unduly. Also loops are
designed for unity-gain systems (i.e. what goes in, comes
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are best suited for time based processors like chorusing
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by all means experiment for your time delay type effects –
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circuit if not being used, which is best practise if not using
the effects loop.
FOOTSWITCH CONNECTOR – the supplied Albion
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pushed in for the remote foot-switching to work.
LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS – the two output jack
sockets are parallel wired, so please take this into
consideration when using multi speaker connections. The
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of full power connection into either 8 or 16 ohm speaker
systems. I.e. 16 ohm output = 1 x 16 ohm speaker -- 8
ohm output = 1 x 8 ohm speaker OR 2 x 16 ohm speaker.
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accidental switching of the set impedance – to adjust
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paddle slot.
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loudspeaker in series for 16 ohm operation. Most Albion
guitar loudspeaker cabinets are also 16 ohm.
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damage in the case of one of the EL34 output valves
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MAINS INPUT – the mains input receptacle allows for
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is supplied to work with the mains supply in your country.
Please check the white rating label fitted to the back
panel. If in any doubt, please check with your supplier. It is
of utmost importance to use the correct earthed and rated
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W A R N I N G ! D O N O T U S E W I T H O U T
CONNECTING THE EARTH (GROUND) WIRE.
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receptacle and with the aid of a small screwdriver the
small drawer in the receptacle can be withdrawn allowing
access to the mains power Fuse.
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VALUE ONLY!
A WORD OF ADVICE about fuses – if a fuse blows
W A R N I N G ! D O N O T U S E W I T H O U T
CONNECTING THE EARTH (GROUND) WIRE.
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WARNING! DO NOT USE WITHOUT CONNECTING
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OUTPUT IMPEDANCE TO SPEAKER IMPEDANCE.
16ohm OUT = 1 x 16ohm LS, 8ohm OUT = 1 x 8ohm OR 2 x 16ohm LS
OUTPUT = 35 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohms
DO NOT CONNECT ANY UNBALANCED GROUND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TO USER MANUAL
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OUTPUT = 100 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohms
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TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TO USER MANUAL
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FOOTSWITCH
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WARNING! DO NOT REMOVE COVER
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WARNING! USE CORRECT FUSE ONLY
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WARNING! DO NOT USE WITHOUT CONNECTING
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OUTPUT = 200 Watts RMS into 8ohms - 300 Watts RMS into 4ohms
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TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TO USER MANUAL
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5 off 7025/12AX7/ECC83 double triode small signal valves
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it is usually for a very good reason, it could be anything
from a voltage spike on the mains power, to a serious
malfunction of your amplifier. Fuses are there for your
protection – treat them with respect, and never replace
with the wrong value!
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rated 20mm glass fuse
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be aware that this is the rating of fuse value and NOT the
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CAUTION! There are no user serviceable parts mounted
inside your amplifier! Refer servicing to suitably qualified
personnel.
AMI 3 WAY FOOT-PEDAL – the 3 way foot-pedal supplied
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you may want to be made aware of. Firstly the supplied 5
way DIN cable can be replaced if required by any 5 way
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up, the cable connection can be made Right Hand (as
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Please see the diagram below.
CAUTION!
There are no user serviceable parts mounted
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This means that for your own safety and the
correct performance of your amplifier, do not
open the chassis unless you really do know what
you are doing!
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