Experience Elegance
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1. Your Experience Elegance amplifiers conservative design maximizes life of the tubes You can expect that your Svetlana 6550 tubes will last in excess of 1000 while the ECC82 preamplifier tubes should last approximately 2500 hrs Lacking the accurate time measurement we strongly recommend replacing the output tubes at 20 30 months interval depending on your listening habits and signal tubes at every other power tube replacement every 24 36 months This will ensure that the amplifier always performs at its best and tube failure will not overstress other parts Before you start replacement you should make cer tain that the unit is turned off and disconnected from the AC outlet and that the tubes have cooled down Allow sufficient time minimum 30 minutes for tubes to cool down and internal capacitors to discharge Be fore inserting a new tube inspect the tube for cracks and physical damage Make sure that the pins are straight If you need to straighten the pins be very careful as it may cause the glass envelope to break causing the tube to lose the vacuum and fail as soon as the amplifier is powered on possibly damaging the amplifier as well Also make sure to inspect the tube sockets for cracks and pin inserts Carefully align the pins with the socket and gently insert the new tube Never force a tube into a socket Should you decide to buy replacement tubes from Trafomatic Audio rest assured that they were fully tested before the2. shipment Only 6550 power tubes can be used Regarding preamplifier tubes the ECC82 tube cannot be re placed with other ECC tube type like ECC81 83 88 No other types of tubes can be used as they may cause damage to the amplifier which is not covered by the warranty We do not recommend frequent changes of the tubes as the sockets are sensitive mechanical parts and are rated for relatively small number of insertions Servicing Because of its careful design and high manufactur ing standards your amplifier should normally require only minimal service to maintain its high level of per formance CAUTION Lethal voltages are present inside the amplifier Do not remove the amplifier s bottom cover and do not tamper with components inside the unit even with the power turned off Servicing should be left only to authorized and trained personnel Experience Elegance Technical Specifications Stereo tube amplifier Maximum output power 40W Class of operation A THD 2 max 40W 1kHz Bandwidth 10Hz 85kHz Inputs Aux Input sensitivity 2Vef Input impedance 100 kohm S N 83 dB 1KHz 1W Output Speaker impedance Speaker terminals for 4 and 8 ohms Tubes 4 x ECC82 4 x 6550 Input Voltage 120V 60Hz or 230V 50Hz as marked on the real plate Maximum input current 2A at 120V 1A at 230V Dimensions Width x Depth x Height 390mm x 260mm x 160mm 15 x10 x6 Weight 18kg 26 5lbs Traf
3. Trafomatic Audio Experience Elegance Stereo Tube Amplifier User s Manual www trafomaticaudio com rev 1 Experience Elegance Table of Contents Section Page No Safety Precautions 3 4 Getting Started About Your Amplifier Construction and Testing Packaging Unpacking Accessories Preparation for Use Operating Procedures Controls and Their Functions Vacuum Tube Layout Tube Replacement Servicing Technical Specifications oO ee O Oo DOAN DDMDADHWDA UN Experience Elegance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SAFETY 1 Read the User s Manual and refer to it frequently during use of this product All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain the User s Manual The safety and operating instructions should be re tained for future reference 3 Follow Instructions All operating and instructions for use should be close ly followed 4 Power Sources This product should be operated using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home consult your product dealer or local power company 5 Grounding Thi
4. e of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as al cohol or benzene 2 Tube replacement Electron tubes have their life in the 2000 3000 hrs range We strongly recommend replacing the output tubes at 20 30 months interval depending on your listening habits and signal tubes at every other pow er tube replacement after 24 36 months This will ensure that the amplifier always performs at its best and tube failure will not overstress other parts 3 Biasing the amplifier The Experience Elegance amplifier uses tubes in fixed biasing configuration and requires adjust ments after change output tubes 6550 if they are not matched The only requirement is to ensure that matched tubes are used in both channels Matched tubes are available from multiple vendors as well as directly from Trafomatic Audio SERVICE 1 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure that the service technician uses replacement parts speci fied by the manufacturer or parts with the same char acteristics as the original part Unauthorized sub stitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 2 Tube Replacement Should it become necessary to replace your tubes remove the AC power plug from the wall and allow thirty minutes for the high voltage capacitors to dis charge Follow instructions outlined in this manual 3 Modifications Modifications to the amplifier are strongly discour aged The unit was designed by e
5. hat you read instructions before attempting to operate your unit 2 Attach the audio sources and speakers refer to the picture below Never run the amplifier without speakers connected since that may damage the transformers Speaker s minus terminal should be connected to the speaker terminal marked as zero 0 and positive termi nal should be connected to the terminal that corresponds to the speaker s nominal impedance 4 or 8 ohms The amplifier is optimized for these impedances Higher or lower impedance will result in higher distortion or loss of power Do not use a speaker with impedance lower than 2 ohms on either of the outputs Make sure to prevent short circuit at the amplifier s speaker terminals as that will damage the amplifier a ee i A CED SeCdO Figure 2 Experience Elegance speakers connection NOTE 4 ohms and 8 ohms speakers cannot be connected to the speaker terminals at the same time Make sure your amplifier is properly connected to a high current power receptacle 3 WARNING The Experience Elegance is power amplifiers This means they are always on at full power Applying uncontrolled line signal or a signal from a preamplifier with volume control fully open will result in full power out This can damage your speakers or ears Always take care volume controls are in the proper posi tion and that you use a controllable source 4 The amplifier will be fully functional after only a couple of minu
6. hten the pins be very careful as it may cause the glass envelope to break causing the tube to lose the vacuum and fail as soon as the amplifier is powered on Carefully align the pins with the socket and gently insert the tube Never force a tube into a socket Should you decide to buy replacement tubes from Trafomatic Audio rest assured that they were fully tested before the shipment Packaging Save all the packaging in a dry place Your amplifier is a precision electronic instrument and should be prop erly packaged any time shipment is made Because of its weight it is highly probable that the unit will be damaged during shipment if repackaged in a box and packing other than that designed for the unit Preparation for Use Place your amplifier on a flat surface Before inserting the tubes inspect them for cracks and physical damage Make sure that the pins are straight If you need to straighten the pins be very careful as that may cause the glass envelope to break causing the tube to lose the vacuum and fail as soon as the amplifier is powered on Refer to the drawing below to locate correct location for each tube Carefully align the pins with the socket and gently insert the tube according to the drawing below Never force a tube into a socket Figure 1 Experience Elegance tube layout Never use excessive force when inserting the tubes into their socket Experience Elegance Operating Procedure 1 Make sure t
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8. ould be avoided 2 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sourc es such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances that produce heat Also avoid putting the unit in the direct rays of the sun 3 For indoor use only PLACEMENT 1 Accessibility It is normal for a vacuum tube power amplifier to run warm if used for prolonged periods Tubes are very hot when operating and should not be touched for at least ten minutes after the unit is turned off to pre vent burns Always place your amplifier away from children and pets to prevent burns 2 Ventilation This product should not be placed in a built in installa tion or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been followed Never place anything on top your amplifier that could obstruct the airflow and cause the electron tubes to overheat and damage the amplifier Do not place your amplifier in a closed bookcase overheating could oc cur Ensure that there is at least 8 200mm of open space above the amplifier 3 Surface Place the unit on a flat level surface Care should be taken to prevent objects from falling and liquids from spilling into the unit Do not subject the unit to exces sive smoke dust vibration or shock MAINTENANCE 1 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before clean ing Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning Do not use any typ
9. s product is equipped with a three prong IEC con nector Always use power cord with adequate wire cross section and an electrical outlet that is grounded If you do not know whether the outlet is grounded consult your electrician or local power company 6 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and where they exit from the product Always use power cords with adequate current ratings and safety certifications UL CE TUV CSA etc 7 Fuses For continued protection against fire hazard replace fuses with the same type and rating of the fuses specified When changing fuses completely unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet 8 Tubes During operation the tubes get very hot Do not touch the tubes since this may result in a severe burn Allow at least 10 minutes after removing pow er for tubes to cool down before touching them 9 Turn off when not using Turn off the unit as soon as you stop actively using it Unplug the power supply from the wall during a lightning storm or when the product is to be left unat tended and unused for longer periods of time Experience Elegance ENVIRONMENT 1 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water i e near a bath tub ash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or the like Damp basements sh
10. tes However as it warms up over the first 30 minutes of operation you may notice slight improvement in the sound quality 5 At the end of your listening session make sure to turn the amplifier off Leaving it on does nothing for sound quality and it reduces life of the vacuum tubes The amplifier should always be turned on and off via its own power on off switch Experience Elegance Controls and Their Functions Back Panel Power Switch Press the power switch to I turn the power on Within 10 20 seconds as the heaters reach operat ing temperature the tubes will begin to glow a soft orange light Press the power switch to 0 to turn the unit off As the heaters cool off the orange glow will slowly disappear It is normal for a vacuum tube equipment to run warm if used for prolonged periods Tubes are operating at much higher temperature and should not be touched for at least ten minutes after the unit is turned off to prevent burns Always place your amplifier away from children and pets to prevent burns Audio signal connection jacks Use these jacks to connect the audio interconnects from your components to the amplifier Speaker terminals Your amplifier has two output channels the Right Output and the Left Output Each output channel is designed to handle one speaker Follow the instruc tions outlined in the Operating Procedure for the cor rect speaker connections Experience Elegance TUBE REPLACEMENT
11. xperienced engi neers and tested for safe and reliable operation Any modification may pose a safety problem and result in reduced lifetime of the product Any removal of the cover will void warranty Experience Elegance Getting Started About Your Amplifier Your Experience Elegance amplifier was designed to provide a significant value based on a high performance to price ratio that will exceed the sonic quality of good solid state amplifiers with its musical accuracy The Experience Elegance uses four Svetlana 6550 power output tubes and four ECC82 12AU7 preamp tubes The Experience Elegance is designed to work in a Push Pull class A Parts are carefully chosen for the optimum sound quality and the overall circuit lay out is maximized for sonic purity Handling Vacuum Tubes Many people have never had experience handling vacuum tubes Process is very similar to handling incandescent light bulbs As with light bulbs you should not touch a vacuum tube when it is operat ing since you can burn yourself Similarly if a tube is dropped on a hard surface it will break When replac ing the tubes allow sufficient time minimum 30 min utes for tubes to cool down and internal capacitors to discharge Before you insert a tube you should make certain the unit is disconnected from the AC outlet and that the tube has cooled down Inspect the tube for cracks and physical damage Make sure that the pins are straight If you need to straig
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