Arte Forma Audio Thalia User manual
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Thalia Pre-amplifier
Owner’s Manual
Introduction ………………………………..... 3
Package Contents …………………….……. 4
Protection Systems …………..……………. 5
Installation, Use & Care ………..…………. 6
Signal & Power Connections ……………..
Specifications ………………………….…… 9
Warranty Contract……………………… … 10
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Please take a few minutes to read the remainder of this Owner’s
Manual before proceeding with the installation of the amplifier. A
thorough understanding of the operational features will allow you to gain
the maximum performance and ease of use for which this amplifier was
designed.
Welcome to join Arte Forma Audio “group” and appreciate on your wise
choice our music gear. With its combination of features such as precision
electronic circuitry, exceptional efficiency, and accurately machined
chassis components throughout, your Thalia Pre-amplifier will offer you
many years of musically satisfying enjoyment.
If you have any additional questions regarding the installation or
operation of the Thalia Pre-amplifier , please contact your authorized
Arte Forma Audio dealer or check the Arte Forma Audio web site
at www.arteformaaudio.com.tw .
Enjoy the music!
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Introduction
Thalia Pre-amplifier Owner’s Manual
Ensure that all of the auxiliary components listed below are enclosed within
the shipping carton and accessory box. Refer to the illustrations and verify
that the proper components are included.
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Thalia Pre-amplifier Owner’s Manual
The Thalia Pre-amplifier is equipped with fuses for protection against
excessive AC current draw; however, since no protection circuitry or
system can completely protect a product from every electrical hazard,
certain precautions should be observed. In the event of severe voltage
hazards such as lightning or when the
amplifier will not be used for extended periods of time, the amplifier
should be unplugged from the AC mains to avoid potential damage to
the internal circuitry. All other audio/video system components should
also be disconnected from AC mains power as hazardous voltages can
easily travel throughout an interconnected system.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
WARNING: Do not attempt to access the interior of the Thalia Pre-
amplifier by removing the top or bottom cover. Doing so will void your
warranty and could expose you to dangerous, potentially lethal electrical
voltages.
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Protection ystems
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Installation, Use & Care
Locate the amplifier as close as possible to its final installation point.
Allow access to the rear panel for making connections.
Typical installations allow the amplifier to be rigidly coupled to a support
structure or floor via optional spiked coupling supports that are available
separately. In carpeted installations, these supports provide excellent
anchoring from the amplifier chassis to the
rigid floor or sub-floor below. If there is concern about damage to the
structure or floor’s finish, a coin can be placed beneath each spiked
coupling support. In installations where the resonant properties of the
supporting structure are poor or unknown, the amplifier chassis can be
loosely coupled to the supporting structure via the supplied compliant
isolation interface pads. This will help to attenuate the transfer of vibration
or resonant energy from the support structure to the amplifier chassis.
• Do not expose the amplifier to rain, moisture, or excessively damp
conditions.
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Installation, Use & Care
• The Thalia Pre-amplifier must not be modified in any way, other than
according to official service bulletins from Arte Forma Audio. Otherwise, the
factory warranty will be immediately voided.
• The Thalia Pre-amplifier can be operated at a nominal 100 ~ 120 volts AC.
The amplifier must be configured for the correct AC input voltage before
operation or serious damage will result.
• Be sure the amplifier is unplugged from the AC mains wall plug (front panel
indicator light OFF) before connecting or disconnecting any loudspeaker or
interconnect cables.
• When operating Thalia Pre-amplifier , a properly grounded AC receptacle
should be used. A potential shock hazard may result if the supplied 3-wire,
grounded AC cable ground terminal is defeated or lifted or the unit is
connected to a 2-wire ungrounded AC outlet.
• The output terminals or loudspeaker cables should never be shorted to each
other or to any chassis surface. Shorting of the outputs may result in damage
to the output section of the amplifier.
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ignal & Power Connections
TOP
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S1:POWER SWITCH(FRONT OFF/REAR ON)
FUSE:5A
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pecifications
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Tube Preamplifier
Bandwidth 15 Hz – 50 kHz
S/N Ratio > 95dB
Gain 20 dB
Inputs 3 x RCA
Outputs 2 x RCA
Dimensions (W x D x H) 530 mm x 420 mm x 200 mm
Weight 40 lbs / 20 kg
Tube CV181 x 4, 6CA7 x 1
Arte Forma INC warrants this product to be free from defects under normal uses for
a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase ( based on a proof-of –purchase
receipt or invoice ). This warranty includes exchange for new product within the first
one (1) month and followed by repair service until this warranty expires on one (1)
year from the purchase. Customer who requests warranty service is responsible for
shipping cost mailing from the customer, and the returning shipping cost is covered
by this warranty. Arte Forma INC also offers repair service (charges of labor and/or
parts) when warranty expires.
Exclusions from Warrant – This Warrant does not appl to :
1. Conditions resulting from misused, abused, disassembled, unauthorized
modification by the purchasers (negligence) or anyone else outside of our
control.
2. Conditions resulting from improperly maintained or placed in an unsuitable
physical or operating environment.
3. Conditions resulting from a natural disaster such as a lighting strike, flood,
earthquake…ETC.
Warranty Contract
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