Fyne Audio VINTAGE CLASSIC X Technical manual

VINTAGE
CLASSIC X, CLASSIC XII
FYNE ADVICE
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Technology
 
 
5. Cable choice
 
7. Earth connections
8. Adjustments
9. Grille Storage
10. Care of cabinet
11. Warranty
 

4
1 INTRODUCTION



 
 
 
 
 
 
Your accessories box includes
 
 
 
 

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2 TECHNOLOGY




they have been augmenting their existing

to ensure that we can offer best in class

and advanced manufacturing techniques.

the cutting-edge modern technology





today.
ISOFLARE™ POINT SOURCE DRIVER

source system whereby the bass / midrange
driver shares a common centre with the
high frequency unit. Providing outstanding







been considered. Eliminating unwanted
vibrations which would be detrimental

source drivers are built around a custom
tooled rigid cast aluminium chassis.
A vented rear chamber in the substantial

frequency resonance well below the

mode well above the level of human




The unique geometry of the high frequency






low crossover frequency of 750Hz to the

vocal range is handled by the tweeter.

















reducing midrange distortion tenfold.

6
CROSSOVER


by critical auditioning.










vibration.

the highest grade silicon steel laminations



by winding vibration.



BASSTRAX™ TRACTRIX DIFFUSER SYSTEM


loading system. This loading system broadens













maintain a 90 degree angle at each




ENCLOSURE

used to ensure an extremely rigid and low
colouration structure. The drive unit is


cabinet is uniquely crafted and walnut







7
3 POSITIONING & FITTING FLOOR
COUPLING SPIKES








conditions than with a conventional design.
LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL) TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
1

8





LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL) TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
2

9
4 AMPLIFIER
CHOICE












Some customers may wish to use


than the minimum recommendation.
This will not cause damage to the





able to give you recommendations that

5 CABLE
CHOICE




low electrical resistance is necessary
to minimise losses and maximise

construction of the cable including

with insulation characteristics have



dealer will be able to give advice.
Cables should be terminated in high



10
6 CONNECTING SPEAKER
CABLES
Ensure the amplier is switched off before connecting cables, to avoid damage.









LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
3 4
 

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LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL) TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM



for further enhancement in sound quality.







To avoid amplier damage, the bi-wire
link cables must not be in place.
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
7 EARTH CONNECTION





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8 ADJUSTMENTS











LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL) TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL) TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
6
7

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9 GRILLE STORAGE




89
LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL) TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL) TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM

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10 CARE OF CABINET






the warranty.

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11 WARRANTY

necessary.




class service.
















accidental damage.

















our website listed above or at the e-mail
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

Other than the warranty and services set























this warranty.



warranty shall not in any event or under any




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 SPECIFICATIONS
VINTAGE CLASSIC X
System type 
 
Recommended amplier 20 - 280
power 
Peak power handling  
Continuous power 140
handling
Sensitivity 
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm
Frequency response 

Drive unit complement  
 
with 75mm titanium alloy dome
 
Crossover frequency 750Hz
Crossover type 
 
System adjustments 
 
Dimensions  
 
Cabinet construction 
with extensive internal bracing

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VINTAGE CLASSIC XII
System type 
 
Recommended amplier 20 - 350
power 
Peak power handling  
Continuous power 175
handling
Sensitivity 
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm
Frequency response 

Drive unit complement  
 
with 75mm titanium alloy dome
 
Crossover frequency 750Hz
Crossover type 
 
System adjustments 
 
Dimensions  
 
Cabinet construction 
with extensive internal bracing
VINTAGE CLASSIC X
System type 
 
Recommended amplier 20 - 280
power 
Peak power handling  
Continuous power 140
handling
Sensitivity 
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm
Frequency response 

Drive unit complement  
 
with 75mm titanium alloy dome
 
Crossover frequency 750Hz
Crossover type 
 
System adjustments 
 
Dimensions  
 
Cabinet construction 
with extensive internal bracing

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