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Bel Canto SET 40 User Manual

Single ended 845 triode stereo power amplifier

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Bel Canto Design
SET 40
Single Ended 845 Triode Stereo Power Amplifier
User's Guide and
Operating Information
Bel Canto Design • © August 2000

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Summary of Contents for Bel Canto SET 40

  • Page 1 Bel Canto Design SET 40 Single Ended 845 Triode Stereo Power Amplifier User's Guide and Operating Information Bel Canto Design • © August 2000...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Single Ended 845 Triode Stereo Power Amplifier The Bel Canto Design SET 40 uses the most simple and elegant of circuit architectures with the highest quality of parts and construction to produce an audio amplifier which is unparalleled in recreating the musical event.
  • Page 3: Bel Canto Design Statement

    The SET 40 represents the attainment of a goal and is designed to provide very high value and to retain this value for many years, both because of the quality of design and manufacturing and also the timelessness of each component's musical performance.
  • Page 4: Unpacking

    Do not open up your SET 40 (do not remove the chassis covers). There are no user serviceable parts inside. Any tampering of internal parts will immediately void your warranty.
  • Page 5: Initial Setup & Assembly

    SET 40 up. All of our dealers are chosen with this service in mind, and we urge you to request dealer assistance in setting up your system.
  • Page 6 These should be in place when the amplifier is received. If there are any questions at this point contact your dealer. Figure 1. Input Tube Types and Positioning One Channel Shown Page 6 12AX7 ECC83 12AX7 ECC83 SET 40 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 7: Connecting The Set40 Into Your System

    2000 hour life and will need replacement every 1 1/2 to 2 years. These tubes are available off the shelf from current production at reasonable prices. Contact your dealer or Bel Canto Design for replacement. Page 7...
  • Page 8 Amplifier Power and Loudspeaker Selection The SET 40 has a nominal power rating of 37 watts for each channel. While this may seem like a low power output compared to many amplifiers on the market, because of the class A...
  • Page 9: Technical Description

    'disappearing' effectively from the playback chain. This chameleon-like performance is achieved through an elegantly simple circuit. The primary design goal of the SET 40 was to take the idea of the single ended (SE) triode amplifier to its ultimate level, using only two triode...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Input level for 37 watts output • 1.5 V rms Damping Factor • 3 across full bandwidth Gain at 8 ohm tap • 21 dB • 400 VA which the product is shipped. Weight • 85 lbs (39 kg) SET 40 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 11: Warranty Information

    Completion of this card is requested within 15 days of purchase to ensure immediate warranty coverage. Bel Canto Design offers a 3 year limited warranty on internal parts and workmanship (this does not include tubes) that will replace any defective parts directly.