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microZOTL Preamplifier User Guide
WARNING: For safety, the cover of this amplifier should be secured at all times. DC
voltages as high as 450V and peak AC voltages as high as 800V are present inside. The
service information contained in this manual is intended only for trained service
personnel.
The Linear Tube Audio microZOTL Preamplifier is a full size, full function, high
quality Class A preamplifier and headphone amplifier utilizing ZOTL (Zero-hysteresis
Output Transformer-Less) technology. There are 5 inputs, 2 preamplifier outputs, a
tape monitor, remote control and front panel controls, input LEDs, and a front panel
display.
Rear Panel
Rear Panel Connections:
Power In: The unit operates in both 115V 60hz and 220-240V 50Hz, but has to be
configured at the factory. The unit should be wired for your country when you
receive your unit from the factory.
Inputs: There are 5 inputs to the microZOTL Preamplifier. All are single ended (not
balanced). Four are RCA stereo pairs. Input 5 uses combination XLR/Phone Jack
inputs. These are not true balanced inputs unless the optional True Balanced Input
option has been purchased and configured at the factory. Connect your DAC, CD
player, Phono Preamp or other line level device to these inputs.
Preamp Outs: There are two identical preamplifier outputs. These are also single
ended (not balanced). Connect your amplifier or subwoofer to one of these outputs.
Tape Monitor In and Out: Whatever Input (1 thru 5) is selected is always present
at the Tape Out connector. This is true even when listening to the Tape In. The Tape
Monitor switch selects whatever is being sent to the Tape In connector. This is
typically a Tape Recorder playback output, but can be used with any device's line
level output.

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  • Page 1 The unit should be wired for your country when you receive your unit from the factory. Inputs: There are 5 inputs to the microZOTL Preamplifier. All are single ended (not balanced). Four are RCA stereo pairs. Input 5 uses combination XLR/Phone Jack inputs.
  • Page 2 Front Panel Front Panel Controls: The microZOTL Preamplifier utilizes touch switch controls and a remote control. Power button: The amplifier is first powered on by the Power In switch on the rear of the unit. Turning the rear power switch on activates the internal power supply but not the amplifier circuitry.
  • Page 3 Preamplifier. Enter the Menu mode as above, scroll down using the arrow keys to the Home Theater selection. Use the Menu/Select button or the center button to select Home Theater mode.
  • Page 4 Preamplifier User Guide Reset to Default: The amplifier controls are set to Balance = 0, Display Timeout = Off, Home Theater Mode = None, and Display Brightness = 8, and Remote Left-Right Arrow buttons set to Not Active. Remote Left-Right Arrow Buttons: There are three functions that can be selected for the Left-Right Arrow buttons as follows: Off –...
  • Page 5 Preamplifier User Guide Remote buttons and functions: There are two modes, the normal operation mode and the Menu mode, when configuring your unit inside the Menu functions: The buttons are as follows: Up and Down Buttons: These normally function as Volume Up and Volume Down.
  • Page 6 2 and 4. If you accidently plug a 12 volt tube into a microZOTL configured for 6 volts, it won’t hurt it, it just won’t work. If you accidently plug a 6 volt tube into a 12 volt heater, it will glow very brightly and will burn out in a few minutes.
  • Page 7 Since ZOTL technology was introduced in 1996, the MicroZOTL amplifier has the lowest power output of all ZOTL amps so far. Hence the name.
  • Page 8 In the MicroZOTL, the effective turns ratio is 168 to 1, making it possible to use a tube for output that is normally used for input or intermediate gain stages. The 12SN7/6SN7 tube is respected for its linearity, but prospects for making a high- fidelity output transformer for this tube are dim indeed.
  • Page 9  2 preamp outputs  Headphone output  Tape in/out and Tape Monitor control  Linear power supply with over 60Kuf storage, choke isolated Belleson regulator, super low ESR poly-organic capacitors  Balance control - uses software to control channel volume level ...
  • Page 10: Warranty

    4. This warranty is void if improper voltage is applied to any input or output. 5. Linear Tube Audio reserves the right to improve or change its products without obligation to modify previously manufactured units.