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Stereo 20
1 Introduction & Final Inspection
6 Specifications
8 Guarantee
Thank you for purchasing one of our amplifiers, a
lot of care has gone into the design, selection of
components and production of this amplifier. We
are sure that you will hear the difference.
The Stereo 20 is an integrated stereo amplifier
using the excellent EL84 pentodes in class A/B
giving the first few important watts in 'Class A'
then sliding into 'Class B' at higher powers. The
first stage is a 12AX7 double triode (one ½ per
channel) driving a 12AU7 phase splitter. We have
used
top
quality
throughout. The simple design means the Stereo
20 is capable of a smooth detailed illumination of
you recordings without harshness or listening
fatigue.
Despite its moderate price and compact size,
with
the
suitable
loudspeakers the Stereo 20 is capable of
stunning performance!
We
cannot
emphasize
importance of using efficient quality speakers.
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1 Introduction
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Valve Amplifier Instructions
Icon Audio would like you to get the best out of
our amplifier. Please read the enclosed notes. We
have tried to give you all the basic information you
will need, even if you are not experienced with hi
fi. We would recommend that everyone follows
the 'quick set up guide'. Should you be
uncertain about anything to do with your STEREO
20 please contact your dealer or ourselves.
Hi fi reproduction is a long chain of events
processes that starts with the acoustics and
mixing in the recording studio, before being
transferred to a medium such as LP, CD, or FM,
ending with the playing through your own player,
amplifier and finally loudspeakers.
Your room acoustics will also affect the sound
before it finally reaches your ear! Whilst the
amplifier is arguably the most important part of a
system, it is important to remember the 'weakest
link' will always affect the final results when
making judgements.
An amplifier which faithfully reproduces the input
signal will of course also reproduce imperfections
in the tonal balance and the recording itself.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing one of our amplifiers, a Icon Audio would like you to get the best out of lot of care has gone into the design, selection of our amplifier. Please read the enclosed notes. We components and production of this amplifier. - Page 2 Final Inspection This amplifier has been carefully checked, tested and final adjustments made by Icon Audio in Leicester. It has passed our rigorous listening test and final inspection to assure you of optimum performance and reliability. Date …./…./…. Model ……….
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Page 3: Quick Set Up Guide
IMPORTANT READ THIS FIRST 2 QUICK SET UP GUIDE 1 Unpack unit carefully. It is important orange glow from the cathode heaters. that keep packaging With the volume control set to minimum warranty/service return/transit or storage. (fully anti-clockwise) there should be no sound coming from the speakers except a 2 Check that the valves are fitted barely discernable gentle hum. -
Page 4: Connecting Inputs & Outputs
The STEREO 20 will playback from virtually any use a test disc. tape deck having suitable output, but it is not The STEREO 20 is designed to work with full possible to record through the amplifier. But in this range,... -
Page 5: How To Get The Best Out Of Your Amplifier
What is safe maximum volume? and will take a couple of weeks of regular use The Stereo 20 will run happily all day long at before it is ‘run in’. maximum power, the valves are not stressed any We would recommend that any item of Hi more at full power than at zero volume. -
Page 6: Valve Replacement
Supplied with attractive safety guard Service: Should you suspect a problem, you could • Minimal feedback used return the unit to Icon Audio for a periodic service or • Ultralinear transformer return the valves for testing free of charge. You •...