Tsakiridis Devices AEOLOS User manual

AEOLOS / AEOLOS PLUS OPERATING MANUAL
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TSAKIRIDIS DEVICES - TUBE AUDIO AMPLIFIERS
Operating man al
Aeolos (2 x 35 Watt) & Aeolos Pl s (2 x 45 Watt)
Valve integrated amplifier

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TSAKIRIDIS DEVICES
AUDIO AMPLIFIERS
Aristomeno s 12 Str,
T.K. 10440, Athens, GREECE
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
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www.tsakiridis-devices.com

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Declaration of Conformity
Tsakiridis Devices
Aristomeno s 12 Str,
T.K. 10440
Athens,
GREECE
Declare that the prod ct described in this owner’s man al is compliant with the
technical standards:
EMISSIONS EN 55103-1:1997
IMMUNIT EN55103-2:1997
Tests Procedure
Voltage Dips, Interr ptions EN61000-4-11: 1994
Harmonics EN61000-3-2: 2000
S rge EN61000-4-5: 1995
Cond cted Emissions EN55022: 1998
Radiated Emissions EN55022: 1998
ESD EN61000-4-2: 1995
Cond cted Imm nity EN61000-4-6: 1996
Radiated Imm nity EN61000-4-4: 2004
EFT EN61000-4-4: 2004
Flicker EN6100-3-3: 1995
Dr. Tsakiridis Odysse s
Tsakiridis Devices
10/2006

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Contents
1. Introd ction
2. Installation
3. Special Notice
4. Amplifier Front
5. Amplifier Back
6. Warranty
7. Specifications

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1.Introd ction
Welcome to the Aeolos / Aeolos Pl s Amplifier!
Thank yo for yo r p rchase of this TSAKIRIDIS DEVICES amplifier.
We are very pro d of o r prod cts and feel s re that it will bring yo many years of a dio
pleas re and that like other high q ality a dio components it will be a val ed possession
for yo and for f t re generations of m sic lovers!
This man al introd ces yo to the amplifier’s key feat res, and explains how yo can take
advantage of its s perb so nd in yo r system. Please retain this book for yo r reference.

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2. Connection and Installation
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this nit to rain or moist re.
• Dangero s voltages inside. Do not open the amplifier cabinets. There are no ser
serviceable parts inside. Repairs sho ld be carried o t by q alified service
personnel only.
• Take care to handle the power cord caref lly and not to crimp or damage it as this
can ca se electric shock or damage the device.
• Do not insert any objects into the amplifier.
• To install the device, select an open place with good ventilation. The amplifier
sho ld be placed so that the valves (vac m t bes) are always vertical.
• The amplifier operates with alternating c rrent voltage 240 VOLT, 50 HZ. Before
connecting power check that the req ired s pply voltage corresponds to yo r local
AC s pply. If a different voltage is stated, do not connect the amplifier to the mains
power, and seek advice from yo r dealer / distrib tor.
• Never p ll the power cable from the cord.
• Connect to the mains power sing a high q ality mains cable.
• Always disconnect the amplifier from the mains power before connecting or
disconnecting any of the inp t or lo dspeaker cables.
• Never expose the device directly to the s n or attempt to operate it o tdoors.
• Do not place the amplifier near radiators or other so rces of heat and generally
avoid placing the device in an adverse environment.
• All valve amplifiers need time to reach their optimal operating temperat re. We
recommend, therefore, that yo allow at least fifteen min tes for the amplifiers to
‘warm p’ before se. Warming p sho ld be done with the vol me control (on the
pre amplifier) set to zero, with no signal passing to the power amplifier.

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3. Special Notice
 Do not place the amplifier near each other while in operation beca se the
magnetic field emitted from the power s pply can ca se noise and adversely
affect a dio playback q ality.
 Never change the position of the amplifiers d ring operation and wait for 20
min tes after powering off before moving, beca se of the high voltages that
remain in the amplifier.
 Do not to ch the valves d ring operation – serio s risk of being b rned!
 The lifetime of the t be is 7,000 ho rs for Aeolos and after this time replacement
is necessary.
 After se, always allow the amplifiers to cool down before re-starting (2 min tes
sho ld s ffice).
 Do not operate the amplifier witho t a load (speaker cables attached) as this can
ca se damage to the amplifiers.

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4. Amplifier Front
• The left control is the selector inp t: t rn the knob to switch to the inp ts.
• The right control is sed to control the vol me
• A bl e light indicates the nit is switched ‘ON’.
__ 5. Amplifier Rear
• The ON/OFF switch is at the rear.
• Connections (inp ts and o tp ts) are at the rear of the amplifier.
• Always disconnect the amplifier from the mains power before connecting or
disconnecting any of the inp ts or lo dspeaker cables.
• Use the best possible q ality inp t cables and lo dspeakers interconnect cables.
Please cons lt yo r dealer or distrib tor for advice.
• See diagram on the following page.

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6. Warranty
TSAKIRIDIS DEVICES offers a five-year (5) warranty for all its appliances from the date
of p rchase. (proof of p rchase will be req ired, so please retain yo r receipt).
Technical s pport is provided by the man fact rer, however if yo req ire s pport for
yo r prod ct, in the first instance please contact yo r reseller or distrib tor to explain the
symptoms. They will advise on the best co rse of action.
If the amplifier needs to be ret rned for service or repair, please se the original carton
provided. Please incl de a note detailing yo r name, address, yo r phone and a brief
description of yo symptom and events s rro nding the malf nction / complication.
Type: Aeolos
Serial number:
Surname:
Name:
Address:
Location:
Postal Code:
Email:
Phone number:
Date and place of Purchase:
We advise owners to retain al the packaging thro gho t the lifetime of the prod ct – it
sho ld be sed when / if moving home and ret rning prod cts for service / repair.
Please note that na thorised alterations or modifications will invalidate the warranty.
This warranty does not include the valves which are s bject to wear as disc ssed
above.

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All transport costs for warranty items is to be borne by the c stomer and is not the
responsibility of the man fact rer or distrib tor. Please cons lt the distrib tor in case of
ncertainty.
In the event that damage has been ca sed to the amplifier which falls o tside of the
terms of this warranty, from deliberate or nintended case of intervention by third parties
shall cease to apply sec rity and the holder shall bear the costs of parts and labo r.
7.Specifications
• Aeolos, T be Integrated Amplifier, 2 x 35 Watt, (4 x EL 34, 4 x 12AT7).
• Aeolos Pl s, T be Integrated Amplifier, 2 x 45, Watt (4 x 6550, 4 x 12AT7).
• Push Pull / Class AB
• Fo r (4) Inp ts Line Selector with Tape O t.
• High Grade Selection Relays.
• Alps Vol me Control.
• Matched Inp t & O tp t T bes.
• Power S pply Capacitors: United Chemicon.
• Porcelain T be Bases.
• Do ble Face Printing Circ it with Separate Signal & Power Path.
• Hand Made Ultra linear O tp t Transformers with M lti Layer Constr ction.
• High Grade Polypropylene Signal Capacitors.
• Metal Film Resistors with Low Tolerance 1%.
• Low Feedback Design.
• Gold Plated Inp t Connectors: Ultimax.
• Nickel Plated O tp t Connectors: Ultimax.
• Five Year G arantee.

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Please note
i The measurements given above are per channel
ii Technical specifications are subject to change without notice
CAUTION
Very high levels of electrical current operate inside the amplifier, which may
continue for many hours after the power supply is disconnected from the mains.
CAUTION
Only trained personnel should open and service this amplifier.
Technical Specifications
Power Output:
Aeolos
Aeolos Pl s
35 Watt (EL 34)
45 Watt (6550)
Harmonic Distortion
1 Watt / 40 Hz
1 Watt / 1 KHz
1 Watt / 20Khz
10 Watt / 40 Hz
10 Watt / 1 KHz
10 Watt / 20Khz
0.39 %
0.38 %
0.75 %
0.79 %
0.45 %
1.70 %
Intermod lation
(60 Hz / 7000 Hz R=1/4)
1 Watt
10 Watt
2.10 %
4.90 %
Freq ency Response
1 Watt / -3dB
10 Watt / -3dB
20 Hz 20 KHz
5 Hz - 80 KHz
7 Hz 75 KHz
< 0.2 dB
Rise Time 4µS (10 KHz)
Signal / Noise 85 DB
Inp t Resistance 47 KΩ
O tp t Resistance 4 / 8 Ωhm
Inp t Voltage 350 mV R.M.S.
Power S pply Energy 100 Jo le
Power Cons mption 200 Watt
Weight 8 Kg
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.5x48x20 cm