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Z10 Integrated User Guide
WARNING: For safety, the cover of this ampli3ier 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 Z10 Integrated, or Z10i, is a full size and function, high
quality, Class AB integrated preampli;ier, headphone and speaker ampli;ier utilizing
ZOTL (Zero-hysteresis Output Transformer-Less) technology. There are 5 inputs (4
single ended RCAs and 1 XLR Balanced), 2 preampli;ier outputs, a remote control
and front panel controls, and a front panel dimmable LED display. There will be an
optional phono preamp in the future.
Rear Panel Connections:
Power In: The unit operates in both 115V 60hz and 220-240V 50Hz, but has to be
con;igured 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 Z10 Integrated. Four are single ended RCA stereo
pairs. One is a true balanced dual XLR stereo pair. Connect your DAC, CD player,
Phono Preamp or other line level device to these inputs.
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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Summary of Contents for Linear Tube Audio Z10

  • Page 1 The Linear Tube Audio Z10 Integrated, or Z10i, is a full size and function, high quality, Class AB integrated preampli;ier, headphone and speaker ampli;ier utilizing ZOTL (Zero-hysteresis Output Transformer-Less) technology. There are 5 inputs (4 single ended RCAs and 1 XLR Balanced), 2 preampli;ier outputs, a remote control and front panel controls, and a front panel dimmable LED display.
  • Page 2 Z10 Integrated User Guide Front Panel Controls: The Z10 Integrated utilizes front panel switch controls and a remote control. The menu functions can be accessed from the front panel switches or by using the remote control. The power on-off and input selection can only be performed by using the front panel switches.
  • Page 3 ;ixed volume level from the Z10 Integrated. Enter the Menu mode as above, scroll down using the up and down arrow keys to the Home Theater selection. Use the remote control center button to select Home Theater mode.
  • Page 4 Z10 Integrated User Guide Display Only - where the Display times out, but not the Input LEDs Both - where both the Display and Input LEDs timeout, or None - where the Display and Input LEDs are always on Reset to Default: The ampli;ier 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.
  • Page 5 Z10 Integrated User Guide Remote buttons and functions: There are two modes, the normal operation mode and the Menu mode, when con;iguring 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 Z10 Integrated User Guide Tube Complement: The Z10 Integratedutilizes, and is shipped with, two 12AT7 input tubes and two 12AU7s and four EL-84 power tubes or equivalents. Tube Replacement and Tube Rolling: The Z10 Integrated utilizes the ZOTL technology which operates the tubes at 1/3 the heat than other tube ampli;iers and subsequently the tube life is typically 3 times as long as other ampli;iers.
  • Page 7 Z10 Integrated User Guide noise as they warm up, as this is normal, but should disappear after a couple of minutes. Linear Tube Audio...
  • Page 8 DC, such as power supplies. The Z10 Integrated does not have a capacitor at the input to ;ilter DC (in order to not compromise audio quality), so is susceptible to such leaks. If you do identify...
  • Page 9 Z10 Integrated User Guide remapped to the high-current speaker impedance plane through special transformers operating at a constant RF carrier frequency of 250kHz. Because the audio signal is riding on a carrier, it is not subject to parasitic elements of the transformer that would distort the audio signal.
  • Page 10 Z10 Integrated User Guide SpeciTications (Typical Performance Values): Specifications (Typical Performance Values) • Sensitivity: 1.2V RMS for 12 watts output • Inputs – 4 Stereo Pairs Single Ended RCA, 1 Stereo Pair of 3 pin XLR balanced inputs (true balanced) • Outputs One set of speaker outputs, one Tape Monitor output, 2 Headphone Outputs (High 3 watts, and Low 1 watt) •...