Installation; Features; Tools And Materials Needed - DLS ULTIMATE TA2 Owner's Manual

TA2 model include
RCA inputs
CV4010 pentodes in signal path
Two high power stereo channels
Thrue dual mono amplifier with separate
DC inputs
High pass filter variable 20 - 200 Hz
Variable input 0,5 - 7 Volt
Remote turn on / off
Electronic protection circuitry against
short-circuit, DC offset and thermal overload

Installation

Before you begin installation
Before you begin you need to read the manual, to have
some tools, cables and other material available. There
is one such list of material on the following page.
Amplifier location
Important
Allow air circulation around the amplifier.
The DLS ULTIMATE TA2 amplifier have a great
flexibility in mounting but the best is to mount it
somewhere in the trunk.
When you select a location, do remember that the
amplifier generates a lot of heat.
Choose a location where air can circulate freely
around the amplifier. Do not cover the amplifier with
carpets or hide behind trim panels.
Do not mount the amplifier in an inverted or upside
down position.
Check all locations and placements carefully before
making any cuts, drilling any holes or making any
connections.
Disconnect Battery
Before starting the instal-
lation, always disconnect
the negative terminal of
the battery.
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Special features
This amplifier is using the very best components in
all sections of the amplifier, from the input circuitry,
through the whole amplifier to the final stage output.
- Two pieces of CV4010 pentodes is used in the sig-
nal path. These tubes are made by VALVE Electronics
in England during 1982 - 1984. The Valve Electronics
company produced the best sounding tubes in the
tube industry before they closed. The tubes are spare
parts for military equipment so they fulfil military
specifications.
- We use silver wire capacitors in signal path and
power supply for a focused sound image.
- Special designed DLS Audio capacitors in key points
and WIMA polypropylene capacitors.
- Four pieces of 4700 uF on each channel for deep
and wide sound stage.
- Dual mono power system design plus separate
power supply for tube and pre-amp stage for clear
sound reproduction.
Tools and material needed
Tools:
Flat and Phillips screwdrivers
Wire cutter
Wire stripper
Electric drill with drills
Crimping tool
Digital multimeter or test lamp
Wire brush, scraper or a piece
of an abrasive sheet to remove
paint for a good ground connection
Grease to protect the ground
connection from oxidation
Material:
Speaker wire: minimum
16 AWG = 2,5 mm
Sheet metal screws for mounting the
amplifier to the amplifier board and the
amplifier board to the car + some extra
for fuse holder, amplifier ground etc.
Electrical insulation tape
½ inch thick plywood or particle board for
the amplifier to be mounted upon.
20- 25 feet = 6- 7.5 meter power cable,
preferably AWG 4 = 21 mm
1 pc of fuseholder to install close to the
car battery + fuse 50 Ampere.
1 pc of Fuse block like DLS FB2 for
splitting the power cable to both DC inputs.
20 feet of AWG 15 = 1,5 mm
remote turn on / off cable from radio.
RCA-cable for input from radio.
- 20 feet or 5 meter for trunk installations
Use high quality cables like SL5 Ultimate
Two min. 4 gauge ring crimp terminals –one
for connection to the battery plus and one
for the amplifier ground connection.
Wire tie
Insulating grommet or insulating tube
ULTIMATE TA2
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for speakers
2 or heavier
2 wire for