Am 805M User manual

805M Monoblock Amplifier Manual.

Congratulations on your purchase of the AM Music 805M, Pure Class A, Single Ended
Monoblocks. You are now the owner of one of the World’s finest amplification systems at
anywhere near its price. This amplifier is the culmination of 14 years of careful research and
development.
Unpacking and assembly:
Carefully remove the amplifier components from their cartons. They are very heavy and care
should be taken to not damage the amplifier or cause you injury in lifting them. Carefully
unpack the 805 tube. The tube mount is a single pin bayonet fitting. Fit the tube and turn it to
the right in a clockwise motion, as far as it will go. Ensure the two input tubes are matched up
to the correct pins and gap and push them firmly home. When fitting, or removing the tubes
with a Bakelite base, hold the base, or you could break the glass bottle from the base.
Some 805 tubes have a top cap, and some do not. If your amplifier does not have a top cap and
you wish to try a top cap fitted tube, contact AM or an AM Dealer and a cap can be supplied
free of charges.
WARNING. If your amplifier is fitted with a top cap, there is high voltage
present at the top caps when the amplifier is switched on. This voltage can be
extremely dangerous, and if the cap is removed or tampered with when in
operation, a severe electric shock is possible.The voltage drops to zero as soon as the
power is switched off and the green operating light is off. Ensure that the power is off
and the power lead is removed before attempting to remove or access the tube.
On/off switch:
The on/off switch of each amplifier is central on the front of each amplifier.
Connection:
Connect the amplifier to your Hi Fi System. If in doubt as to whether to use the 4 or 8 ohm taps
on the amplifier, start with the 8 ohm. Just because a speaker is rated at 4, 6 or 8 ohms does
not necessarily mean that is the load seen by the amplifier when playing music. When the
amplifier has been biased and is warm, listen to some music and then connect to the 4 ohm
taps and listen to the same piece again. The one that sounds fuller, stronger and more musical
is the correct setting. Having it on the incorrect taps will not damage the speakers or the
amplifier. Most speakers, with this amplifier will sound a lot better on the 4 ohm taps.

Biasing: The
biasing on the
amplifier was
reduced prior to
shipping as a safety
measure. Once the
amplifier has been
on for a while and is
fairly warm,
connect a
Multimeter to the
red and black
biasing terminals on
the top of the
amplifier, in between the transformer housing and the speaker terminals. (Shown above)
Set the Meter on DC Volts, and adjust the screw on the rear of the amplifier (Shown below)
until it reads between 1 and 1.2V. Or between 100 and 120 mA.
Repeat on the other
amplifier.
After about a
month or more of
running, or about
200 hours, check
and reset the bias.
After this, there is
no real need to
keep checking it,
unless the tube is
replaced, as the
bias will naturally
drift as the tube
ages.
These amplifiers give off quite a lot of heat, so please ensure that each one has adequate
ventilation.
Note: bias adjusting screw on the rear of the amplifier, below the XLR input..

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment, please ensure that you read this manual in
its entirety before attempting to operate the equipment. Please retain this manual for future
reference.
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE ANY PARTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVER. THERE ARE NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ALL SERVICING MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: Do Not Disassemble. Do not attempt to service the equipment beyond that
described in this manual. Touching the equipment’s internal parts could result in severe
personal injury. All other servicing or problems as listed below should be referred to qualified
AM service technicians:
* The power supply cord or plug has been damaged
* Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the equipment
* The equipment does not appear to function normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
* The equipment has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. Do not under any
circumstances allow anyone to modify your AM equipment without first checking with AM,
your dealer, or your distributor. Unauthorized modifications will invalidate your guarantee.
Power Source: The equipment should be connected to a power supply only of the type
described in this manual or as marked on the equipment.
* Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, and the
point where they exit from the amplifier. A quality power cord will make a surprising
improvement to the sound quality.
Ventilation: The equipment should be situated so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. These units generate quite a lot of heat. Poor ventilation
could/will result in overheating and equipment failure.
* The equipment must not be placed on bed, sofa, or similar surfaces that may block the
ventilation openings.
* The equipment must not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that
may impede the flow of air.
* The equipment should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat register,
stoves, or other electronic appliances that produce heat. This equipment is not intended for
commercial use.
Water and Moisture: The equipment should not be used near water, e.g. near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool etc. Similarly,
do not placed objects filled with liquid, such as vases on top of the equipment.

Lightning: All hi-fi system can be damaged by lightning. Power amplifiers are particularly at risk
and therefore should be turned off when there is risk of lightning strike. For complete
protection all mains plugs should be disconnected when not in use.
Cleaning: Never clean with furniture polish, benzene, or volatile liquids. Dust periodically with
a clean, soft paint brush. Fingerprints or other marks can be removed with a moist polishing
cloth.
Data specifications:
Tube complement
6V6 as the drivers, ECC88 as the amplifiers. PSVANE 805 Power
Frequency response
20Hz-55KHz
Input sensitivity
1V
S / N
> 90dB
Input selections
RCA single-ended ; balanced / XLR
Power Output
50w/Ch
Load impedance
4 & 8 ohms
Power consumption
180W(each)
Power supply
100,110,120,220,230,240 VAC 50-60Hz
Dimensions (W * D * H)
260 X 460 X 220 (mm)
Weight
31kg (each...
Warranty:
The warranty on all AM products is two years parts and labor. The amplifier must be returned
to the factory, or to the dealer from which it was purchased, or to a repairer authorized by the
factory or the dealer. The warranty on tubes is 3 months from purchase. If a tube lasts 3
months, then it is most likely to last the normal life cycle.
Please contact your dealer if you have any other questions or if you would like any information
on other AM products.
AM wishes you many years of very happy listening. Thank you.