Richter mystique User manual

Vacuum tube amplifier
Operator’s manual
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Safety Instructions
1. Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
screws, cover or back of the product as there are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
2. Caution: do not operate the amplifier near any fluids such as
vases, beverages etc.
3. Ventilation: ensure that the Mystique is in a well ventilated
position, it should not be placed in a sealed cabinet or similar.
4. f a good quality surge protector is not employed, the unit
should be unplugged from the power point in times of
electrical storms and lightning.
Front anel and controls
1. Power switch/indicator. Press in to turn on the power. Press
again to turn off.
2. nput select (Line 1, Line 2, Line 3, Auxiliary, USB DAC)
3. Volume control
4. Headphone output
5. Volume Unit meter
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Rear anel and connections
1. Speaker outputs (Right)*
2. AC power in
3. Speaker outputs (Left)*
4. USB DAC input (Digital-to-Analogue Conversion)
5. AUX input
6. Line inputs (for CD player, Tuner, TV, DVD etc)
* Speakers can be connected
via cable or with banana plugs
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• Check whether your speakers are 4 or
8 Ohm and use the appropriate inputs.
f in doubt, first use the 4 Ohm inputs.
• Always connect positive to positive
(red) and negative to negative (black).
Never allow live speaker cables to
touch each other.
• Switch off amplifier and disconnect
from power before changing
connections.
Connection diagrams
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Basic troubleshooting
f the following remedies do not correct a problem, disconnect the amplifier
from the power and contact your authorised dealer or service centre.
Warranty
See two-year warranty details enclosed with your Mystique amplifier.
S ecifications
Max power output 30W x 2
Frequency response 20–20KHz (± 1dB)
Distortion <1%
Signal to noise ratio <86dB
nput sensitivity 225mV
nput impedance 80KOhm
Output impedance 4 Ohm / 8 Ohm
Headphone output 6.35mm
Dimensions 380mm (W) x 300mm (D) x 160mm (H)
Weight 13 Kgs
Tubes vacuum 6L6G x 4; 12AX7 x 2; 12AU7 x 2
Sym tom Cause Remedy
The unit fails to turn on when
the POWER switch is pressed
Power cord is not properly
plugged in
Firmly plug in the power cord
and switch on at wall
No sound The volume control is set fully
counterclockwise
Turn volume partially clockwise
nput cables not connected
securely or incorrect input
selected
Check correct input is selected
on front panel and inputs are
firmly connected to the
CORRECT terminals
Speaker systems not properly
connected
Connect them correctly
as per instructions
No sound from left or right
speaker channel
Speaker systems not properly
connected
Connect them correctly
as per instructions
nput cables not properly
connected
Connect them correctly
as per instructions
Sound is unstable with
inadequate or ‘hollow’ low-
range sound
Positive (+) and negative (–)
speaker connections are not
matched
Connect them correctly
as per instructions
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For more information call (02) 99 811 844
[e-mail] www.richter.com.au
Richter Acoustics Pty Ltd, 45/176 South Creek Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099