ALLNIC AUDIO L-85000 OTL/OCL Owner's Manual

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L-8500 OTL/OCL LINE-STAGE PREAMPLIFIER
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 ALLNIC AUDIO L-8500 OTL/OCL LINE-STAGE PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Allnic Audio L-8500 OTL/OCL (Output Transformer- Less/Output Capacitor-Less) Line-Stage Preamplifier. We are certain your trust in Allnic Audio and its dealers worldwide, as well as your appreciation for the sound of this high-quality device, will be rewarded by its excellent operation for years to come.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS: INTRODUCING THE L-8500 OTL/OCL LINE-STAGE PREAMPLIFIER WHAT’S IN THE BOX? SAFETY CLEANING Chassis Connectors INITIAL SET-UP Location, Location, Location Power Connection Inputs Outputs Remote Control INITIAL POWER ON OPERATION CURRENT METERS TUBES SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY FIGURES Please read about SAFETY before you attempt to use the L-8500 OTL/OCL Line-Stage Preamplifier - we care about our customers and the equipment, and we want you to enjoy this product for a long time!
  • Page 4: Introducing The L-8500 Otl/Ocl Line-Stage Preamplifier

    INTRODUCING THE L-8500 OTL/OCL LINE-STAGE PREAMPLIFIER Immerse yourself in the original recorded space. The L-8500 OTL/OCL (Output Transformer- Less/Output Capacitor-Less) is a triple gain stage, remote controlled, line-stage preamplifier, without transformers or capacitors in its single-ended signal path. It uses the 12B4 triode as its directly coupled output power tubes;...
  • Page 5 L-8500’s casework and connection options. The L-8500 sits below the L- 10000, Allnic Audio’s top OTL/OCL line-stage preamplifier, and the L-9000 OTL/OCL line- stage preamplifier.
  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    • transformer-coupled preamplifiers, are employed. • As are all Allnic Audio products, the L-8500 OTL/OCL is fully RoHS (EU Reduction of Hazardous Substances regulation) compliant in construction and materials. WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Please check that the shipping box contains the following: One (1) Allnic L-8500 OTL/OCL Preamplifier –...
  • Page 7: Cleaning

    INITIAL SET-UP A. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Like all audio products using tubes, the Allnic Audio L-8500 OTL/OCL needs to be placed on a solid stand in a location that provides for good air circulation around the preamplifier. DO NOT cover the top of the preamplifier.
  • Page 8: Power Connection

    L-8500 OTL/OCL. You can connect your phono preamplifier to any of the five inputs, provided you have the appropriate types of connections or adaptors. The L-8500 OTL/OCL has been designed and manufactured to work most synergistically with Allnic Audio phono preamplifiers, pre-preamplifiers, equalization and power amplification products, and ZL Technology cables. D. OUTPUTS The L-8500 OTL/OCL has three pairs of outputs.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL The remote control provides the ability to remotely: Select the line source input using either the numbered selector buttons (1 to 5) or the • channel up/down arrow buttons (Please see Figure 3). • Control the volume level using the right (louder) and left (quieter) arrow buttons adjacent to the channel arrow buttons.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Once the meters have been balanced, the Allnic Audio L-8500 OTL/OCL is ready for operation. At this point, you can power on your sources and, finally, your stereo power amplifier or mono- blocks.
  • Page 11: Current Meters

    Initial Power-on section above). The L-8500 must be powered off to remove and insert tubes. In case of any failure indicated by the meter, please contact Allnic Audio or its authorized representative for assistance. TUBES The L-8500 OTL/OCL uses the following tubes (see Figure 5): •...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    All consequences of changing or attempting to change tubes are borne by the user unless by express agreement between the owner and Allnic Audio or its authorized representative. Allnic Audio and its authorized representatives are not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss incurred by the user or for damage to the L-8500 OTL/OCL, any of its parts, or tubes or replacement tubes resulting from the user changing or attempting to change tubes.
  • Page 13: Warranty

    Date of purchase is the date indicated on the invoice for the product issued by Allnic Audio or its authorized representative. For the warranty to be valid, a defective product must be returned to Allnic Audio’s authorized representative for service prior to any unauthorized attempt to repair.
  • Page 14: Figures

    FIGURES Figure 1 – L-8500 OTL/OCL Left Side Panel View Figure 2 – L-8500 OTL/OCL Rear Panel View...
  • Page 15 Figure 3 – L-8500 OTL/OCL Remote Control Figure 4 – L-8500 OTL/OCL Front Panel View...
  • Page 16 Figure 5 – L-8500 OTL/OCL Top View...

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