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Stereo 40i
1 Introduction & Final Inspection
4 Getting the best out of your
amplifier
Thank you for purchasing a
A great deal of care has been taken in the design,
selection of components and production of this
amplifier. We are sure that you will hear the
difference.
In order to get the best out of your amplifier,
please read the enclosed notes. Even if you are
not experienced with hi fi. We would recommend
that everyone follow the 'quick set up guide'.
Should you be uncertain about anything to do with
your
Stereo 40i
advice.
Hi fi reproduction is a long chain of events that
includes the recording, editing, mixing etc, before
being transferred to a medium such as LP, CD, or
FM, before being played through your own source
unit, the 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 that the
weakest link will always affect the final results
when making judgements. And not all recordings
are 'equal'! Therefore an amplifier which faithfully
reproduces the input signal will also reproduce
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imperfections in the tonal balance and the
recording
itself.
Therefore
judgements should be made with a 'clean' well
balanced recording.
The
Stereo 40i
stereo power amp, capable of running in either
pentode or triode mode, using the excellent EL34
valves and fixed bias mode. The driver and phase
splitting is all triode. The pre-amp is a high quality
'Passive' circuit using silver audio cable and an
ALPS 'blue' volume control. It is sensitive enough
to be used with all modern source equipment
having an output of 250mv or greater. Its
simplicity coupled with point to point wiring hand
wiring without the use of printed circuit boards
results in an open euphoric sound that is
wonderfully detailed and warm sounding.
This manual also covers the "Special
Edition" & "ie" models, where the tape
monitor, triode switch & silver Teflon
audio cable have been omitted.
setting
up
and
is a push-pull Ultralinear
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Audio Stereo 40i SE& ie Valve Amplifiers Contents 1 Introduction & Final Inspection 5 Trouble Shooting 2 Quick Set Up Guide 6 Specifications 3 Connecting inputs & outputs 7 Valve Replacement 4 Getting the best out of your 8 Guarantee... - Page 2 2 Final Inspection - Your Guarantee of Quality To assure you of optimum performance and reliability, this amplifier has passed our rigorous final inspection and listening test by the Icon Audio team in Leicester . During which the final set up and adjustments were made.
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Page 3: Quick Set Up Guide
1 Unpack unit carefully. Make sure that it is hum. If there are any unpleasant sounds in good condition. If not report to Icon Audio. coming from the speakers, switch off and It is important that you keep packaging for refer to the ‘Trouble Shooting’... -
Page 4: Connecting Inputs & Outputs
Connecting a tape deck if not reverse the terminals for one channel The STEREO 40I will work with any tape deck only, either at the amp or speaker. You will now having suitable output, and it is possible to record hear more, or less bass. -
Page 5: Trouble Shooting
What is safe maximum volume? always advise that any item of Hi Fi, Video or The Stereo 40i will run happily all day long at TV is switched off when not in use maximum power; the valves are not stressed any ‘Burning in’... -
Page 6: Valve Replacement
Service: Should you suspect a problem, you could return the unit to Icon Audio for a periodic service or return the valves for testing free of charge. You should carefully remove the valves (the EL34’s should be held by the base when... - Page 7 If you are unsure about any aspect contact your Replacing the EL34 Valves retailer, Icon Audio or a competent service engineer. The Stereo 40i uses the ‘Fixed bias’ method of valve Important: Do not attempt to change the EL34s operation. This has the advantage of higher power, and without reading these notes.
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Page 8: Guarantee
Thank you for purchasing one of our amplifiers. We guarantee becomes void if the unit has been hope you will be pleased with it. modified in any way not approved by Icon Audio. Icon Audio guarantee this amplifier for 12 months 9 Packing Instructions from the date of purchase for parts and labour.