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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Black Ice Audio Model F159 Phonograph Stage Tube Pre-Amplifier With the Crosstalk Reduction Circuit Black Ice Audio 21310 Ridgecroft Drive, Brookeville, MD 20833 Phone (301) 953-2014 Fax (301) 498-0554 Email: info@blackiceaudio.com Web: www.blackiceaudio.com Dear Customer:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Fosgate designed Crosstalk Reduction Circuit (XT-R) which represents a distinctive electronic approach to solving crosstalk caused by a turntable’s cartridge and acoustic problems due to axial tilt. We have placed the name F159 to honor the designer which we will detail in the backstory on page 5. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user CAUTION to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK... - Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENT Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or 1) Water and Moisture - Do not use this product aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do near water - i.e., near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder sink or laundry tub;...
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Page 5: Getting Started
Foz building and auditioning the circuits himself. Many people have asked us about the model number F159 which by most lights is rather like a fighter jet designation. The F in the model number represents an abbreviation of Foz, and the 159 identifies the circuit as the one hundred fifty-ninth iteration of the phono stage circuit that Foz has designed and built. -
Page 6: Packaging
Right and Left Adjustment Knobs, Activation and Calibration Switches: Please note that the procedure to the XT-R circuit will be dealt with in the section “F159 XT-R Circuit Calibration Instructions”. The knobs and switches are utilized in calibrating for crosstalk reduction and axial tilt compensation. -
Page 7: Connections
For the built-in fuse, the value is 110/120 VAC 1 amp Fast Blow and for 220/240 VAC .50 amp Fast Blow. When replacing the fuse, make sure that your F159 is unplugged from the wall. The fuse is located in the upper part of the IEC receptacle in your preamplifier. -
Page 8: F159 Xt-R Circuit Calibration Instructions
Getting Ready: In order to calibrate your Turntable, the F159 XT-R, it will require a Test LP. We use the Analogue Productions Ultimate Analogue Test LP, but there are others that can be used if they have separate left and right channel 1KHz test tone signals. -
Page 9: Servicing
CAUTION: The F159 contains sufficient levels of voltage and current to be lethal. Do not tamper with a component or part inside the unit. Even with the power turned off, a charge remains in the energy storage capacitors for some time. Refer any needed service to your authorized Black Ice dealer or other qualified technician. -
Page 10: Warranty And Conditions
LIMITED WARRANTY The Black Ice Audio F159 Stereo Tube Phono Preamplifier is warranted for the period stated from the date of the original purchase. 1. Chassis and Transformers 2 years 2. Electron Tubes 1 year WHO IS PROTECTED BY THIS WARRANTY Your Black Ice warranty protects the original owner so long as the original bill of sale is presented when warranty service is required. -
Page 11: Technical Specifications
Fusion F159 Technical Specifications: Basic Specifications: 1- Gain @ 1KHZ in low gain position 39DB with 47K input. 2- Gain @ 1KHZ in high gain position 59DB with 47K input. 3- Noise floor in high gain position approx -70 DB with input load set to 10 ohms, noise floor will be lower with gain set in low position. - Page 12 Black Ice Audio, Inc. 21310 Ridgecroft Road, Brookeville, MD 20833 Fax: (301) 498-0554 Tel: (301) 953-2014...
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