Line Magnetic MINI 218IA Quick Start Manual

INTEGRATED VACUUM TUBE AMPLIFIER
MINI 218IA
Safety precautions
1. Unplug the power cord if you are not going to use the product for an
extended period of time.
2. Temperature will become higher after working in long period of time and
please keep the unit's ventilation open and install the amplifier at a
well-ventilated place to avoid troubles and fire hazard.
3. Forbidden to operate as unloaded.
4. Forbidden to operate when the output is open or shorted.
5. Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening the cover may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
6. We are not responsible for any problems caused by checking and opening
without permission of our company. For service, Please contact a qualified
service technician.
7. Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases or some others
on the top or around.
8. Clean only with dry cloth.
9. Please move the amplifier carefully not to drop the unit or be subject to
other strong shocks.
10. Unplug the power cord if you are not going to use the product during
hunderstorm.
Carefully read and follow the Manual for installation:
1. Do not place the product near heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers or other products that produce heat.
2. In order to avoid being overheated please keep the unit's ventilation open.
3. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
4. Amplifier should install steadily and make sure all four feet are on the same
level.
5. Keep the amplifier in a certain distance so that it can be easily connected.
6. Keep the amplifier in 15CM's distance to the surrounding walls.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRONIC
SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover.
.No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
.To reduce the risk of fire or electronic shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert users to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude a risk shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Note: Input voltage level of the amplifier is 230VAC～±5% and please make sure that the
supply voltage is proper. Too low or too high voltage may cause problem or reduce its life.
Thanks for choosing our Line Magnetic Mini 218IA Integrated Amplifier as an
important part of your music system and please read the manual carefully
before installation and operation.In order to prevent damage during
transportation the amplifier is packed with protective foams surrounding the
tubes. Before installation please remove these foams to avoid any risks.
Suggestions:MINI 218IA Integrated Amplifier is designed and manufactured
with our original parts and reaching the best results. We are not responsible
for problems and damages caused by non-original parts replacement in the
amplifier.
Package Contents
Please carefully check the package first and then open the package.
Package contents include:
1. Line Magnetic MINI-218IA 1
2. Main Fuses 2
Note:All other parts except above are not
3. Power cord 1
included.
4. User's Manual 1
Recommendation: Keep all packing materials
5. Warranty Card 1
for future use and please fill in the warranty
card for registration of warranty.
Note: Please make sure local voltage level is matched with the input level
of the amplifier which indicates on the rear panel. Too low or too high
voltage may cause problem and in case you've found improper voltage
please contact our company or our local agent.
Product features
Three watts per channel, Single Ended design with Pure Class A Integrated
Stereo Amplifier with EL84 output power tubes.
All tube Integrated with 12AX7 input tubes for voltage amplification.
One pair of input and speaker terminals for 4 and 8 ohm speakers are
located on the back panel.
Specially designed EI transformers for power supply and two EI output
transformers with wide bandwidth are applied.
Easily installed tube cover has been applied for protection.
Designed with Headphone output.
Power output: 3W＋3W
THD: 1%（1kHz） S/N Ratio: 87dB
Input Sensitivity: 210mV Input Impedance: 100kΩ
Output Impedance: 4Ω, 8Ω Dimension (W×D×H): (175 x 190 x 132) mm
Tube Complement: 12AX7×2、EL84/6P14×2
Net Weight: 4.6kg Power Consumption: 45W
Power Requirements: 230VAC 5%, 50Hz
Working Condition: Temperature: 0℃～40℃ Moisture: 20%～80%
Storage Condition: Temperature: -20℃～70℃ Moisture: 20%～90%
Note: Line Magnetic Audio reserves the right to change specifications at
any time without further notice in advance if products are upgraded.
Specifications on the manual only show the specifications of the amplifier
you bought.
Precautions:
Connect the speaker cables and signal cables first and then plug the power
cord into the power socket.
Clean the amplifier with soft dry cloth and please do not use any chemicals
for cleaning.
Note: 1.It is normal that power transformer becomes hot for extended
period of operation.
2.Please unplug the power cord if you're not going to use the
product for an extended period of time.
3.Please do not insert the power cord into the mains socket only if
all other instruments are well connected
4.To prevent damage to the amplifier never cut off the speaker
cables while the unit is ON.
5.In order to protect the tubes please re-switch on the amplifier
after turned off in two minutes.
Warning: Please make sure corresponding voltage is the same as required.
We are not responsible for damage caused by misuse of unsuitable
voltage.
Tube Replacement
Tube Basics
12AX7 12AX7EH、ECC83、E83CC、CV4004、ECC803、5751
6p14、6л14л、6BQ5、N709
EL84
Frequency response: 10Hz～50kHz（-1.5dB）
Connect to AC 230V~50HZ
Common Replacements