Magtube Unity SE 60 User Manual

Class-a single ended tube amplifier

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Unity SE 60
Class-A
Single Ended Tube Amplifier
Magtube
®
Audio Company Germany

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  • Page 1 Unity SE 60 Class-A Single Ended Tube Amplifier Magtube ® Audio Company Germany...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    —————————————— —————————————— Contents Preface...........................4 Warnings and Safety Notices....................5 Heat Emissions........................6 Prepare...........................7 Connection..........................8 Operation..........................9 Autobias with Status LED....................10 Table of Power Tubes......................11 Remote Control........................12 Technical Specifications.......................13 Warranty Terms and Conditions ..................14 CE - Conformity Declaration ....................15 Notes............................16 ———————————————— —————————————————...
  • Page 4: Preface

    —————————————— Preface - Magtube-Audio with passion for music and technics - The emotional result of an audio device is always due to the interaction of all circuit details, components and materials used. A pure material battle can lead to improvements in individual disciplines, but never to real musicality.
  • Page 5: Warnings And Safety Notices

    Defective fuses may only be replaced by specialists with the specified fuse type and the same nominal current. In the event of service, send the device directly to Magtube Audio or to an authorized service center. Please use the supplied reusable packaging with padding.
  • Page 6: Heat Emissions

    —————————————— —————————————— Heat Emissions In principle, tube amplifiers produce heat emissions. Therefore, please note the following points: Never touch the tubes or the tube covers during operation, as these can become very hot. Place the device as airy as possible and ensure an unobstructed air supply. Do not place any objects onto the device.
  • Page 7: Prepare

    —————————————— —————————————— Prepare Before you start with your amplifier, the electron tubes have to be inserted and the tube protection guard has to be put on before powered up. Usage of the device without the protective guard is not permitted and is at your own risk! Assembly Preliminary stage: double triode type E88CC (USA: 6922) Power stage: KT88 or 6550A beam power pentode...
  • Page 8: Connection

    —————————————— —————————————— Connection The marking of the power supply required for the device can be found at the IEC power supply socket. For North America, 115V 60 Hz usually applies. The device may not be connected to other power supplies. If the device is not to be used for a longer period, it should be pulled out of the mains socket.
  • Page 9: Operation

    —————————————— —————————————— Operation All needed controls are accessible at the front of the Unity SE60. HV high-voltage LED for soft start 2 Power switch ON / OFF 3 Line 1 / Line 2 input selector switch with LED 4 Volume control (motor driven) The functions 3 Input selector switch and 4 Volume control can also be set from the remote control.
  • Page 10: Autobias With Status Led

    —————————————— —————————————— Autobias with Status LED The Unity SE60 has four digital auto bias controller for the tubes best operational point. This compensates for tolerances and aging of the electron tubes as well as fluctuations in the mains voltage. It also enables the operation of other tube types (see table). The Status LED flash codes correspond to: Switch On = flashing (0.8 s): heating phase of the tubes (filament).
  • Page 11: Table Of Power Tubes

    —————————————— —————————————— Table of Power Tubes The legendary GE 6550A (approx. 1960) was followed by the KT88 and the beam power tetrodes of newer production with higher anode performance. ———————————————— —————————————————...
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    —————————————— —————————————— Remote Control The UNITY 60SE from 2018 is equipped with a motorized potentiometer so that the Volume can be adjusted with a RC5 infrared remote control. You can also choose between the Line-1 and Line-2 inputs. Indicator LED flashes red when active 2 Volume up 3 Volume down 4 Line 1 input selection...
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    —————————————— —————————————— Technical Specifications Unity SE 60 Inputs 2 x Stereo RCA/Cinch Line 33 kΩ Input level 0 dBV (1V RMS) Speaker outputs 4x 4 mm Jack for 4 – 8 Ω Music output power Class-A > 30 W @ 4 Ω...
  • Page 14: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    —————————————— Warranty Terms and Conditions Magtube Audio can guarantee the safety, reliability and full performance of the device only, if changes and repairs are carried out by service specialists and the device is operated in accordance with these operating instructions.
  • Page 15: Ce - Conformity Declaration

    The device is approved for the intended use in the EC. With the CE mark on the device, Magtube Audio declares conformity with the EC directives RL 89/336 / EEC, amended by RL 91/263 / EEC and RL 93/68 / EEC as well as RL 73/23 / EEC, modified by RL 93/68 / EEC and the national laws derived from it.
  • Page 16: Notes

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