High power, high current class -a triode amplifier (17 pages)
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INSTRUCTION Prometheus 100 HIGH POWER MONO BLOCK _____________________________________ This handcrafted product was special made for your high demands, to display the music on its finest way. We guarantee that this amplifier was carefully produced and tested in all details. rev. nov. 2017...
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Prometheus 100 power mono blocks Congratulations on your decision to become the proud owner of the AUDIO-VALVE Prometheus power amplifier. This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation of your amplifier and to provide some information about its design and the variety of ways it may be used.
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Prometheus 100 power mono blocks WARNING This amplifier Prometheus operates in class - A and is therefore capable of generating a moderately high temperatue which requires careful placing to aviod any effect this heat may have on other equipment, furniture and fittings etc.
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Prometheus 100 power mono blocks FRONTPANEL The front panel of the Prometheus power amplifier incorporates with a small panel filled with two switches. These switches control the day to day function of the amplifier. The operation of this two switches is like following:...
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Please remember that the AUDIOVALVE Prometheus power amplifier is a high quality electronic instrument capable of an exceptional level of performance.
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Prometheus 100 power mono blocks OUTPUT TERMINALS Output connections for the Loudspeakers are provided on the lower centre of the rear panel. Two pairs of heavy duty , gold plated binding posts for each cannel are supplied. CONNECT your loudspeaker positive terminal to the amplifier (+) output terminal.
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Prometheus 100 power mono blocks Please use the following terminals for connecting your loudspeakers: speakers with 4 – 8 Ohm use lower terminals speakers up to 8 – 16 Ohm use upper terminals When connecting your speakers, you have many options variable. You can change your speaker cables horizontally between the 8 or 4 ohm speaker terminals connect, but you can also use the speaker terminals diagonally to 6 ohm impedance tap off.
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CHECK that the mains voltage on a sticker printed on the rear of this amplifier is similar to the mains voltage normaly supplied to your area. If in doubt, please consult your AUDIOVALVE dealer. PLACEMENT AND VENTILATION This Audio Valve Prometheus power amplifier is designed to operate at a moderately high temperature.
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Prometheus 100 power mono blocks AUTOMATIC BIAS CONTROL FUNCTION ( ABR ) AudioValve has a unique fully automatic Bias Regulator, which can adjust both the static quiescent current of the tubes, as well as the dynamic current at volume level Each power tube is controlled by an ABR.
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Prometheus 100 power mono blocks :: Specifications :: Power supply: 100 up to 250 VAC Power consumption: 200 VA Concept: PP Distortion: on 8 ohm load 0,15% - 1Khz ( 80 watt ) full dynamic automatic biasing for power tubes...
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90-day period on the tubes from the purchase date. In the event of a failure of your amplifier , AUDIOVALVE will repair or readjust this unit or , should the occasion arise , will replace it provided that all conditions stipulated in this warranty are met.
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please fill out and return this warranty form to the US distributor within 15 days of the purchase date or use our online warranty register form by: www.audiovalve.de MODEL : _______________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER : _______________________________________ ...
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Prometheus 100 power mono blocks CE – Confirmity Declaration Of Conformity declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) Manufacturer: AudioValve, Germany, 34123 KASSEL, Umbachsweg 70, info@audiovalve.info to which this declaration relates is/are in conformi y with the requirements of the following directive(s) Product Name: PROMETHEUS –...
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