VALVER DR160 User Manual

Single ended 845 integrated amplifier

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DR160
SINGLE ENDED 845 INTEGRATED amplifier
User Manual
2022

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  • Page 1 DR160 SINGLE ENDED 845 INTEGRATED amplifier User Manual 2022...
  • Page 2 ___________________________________ __________________________________...
  • Page 3 Italy, with components selected to ensure a long life and sound performance of the highest level. The DR160 has been designed to offer audiophiles a noteworthy sound quality, with dynamics and tonality geared towards the faithful reproduction of your favorite tunes creating a natural sound stage and the atmosphere of a live musical representation, with the aim of transmit in addition to the message of the song the emotions that music can give.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ___________________________________ __________________________________ Contents of the User Manual INTRODUCTION PAGE 1. Description of the DR160 …….…………………………………... 2. Safety Instructions ………………………………………………... 2.1. Before starting ……………………………………………. 2.2. Positioning ………………………………………………... 2.3. Warranty …………………………………………………... 3. Installation ……………………………………………..……….…. 3.1. Connect the amplifier ……………………………………. 3.2. Operation …………………………………………………..
  • Page 5: Description Of The Dr160

    ___________________________________ __________________________________ 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE DR160 The DR160 is a integrated tube amplifier in “Single Ended” configuration with a power of 30w per channel. DUAL MONO This is one of the best solutions for the circuit structure of a...
  • Page 6 ___________________________________ __________________________________ Protection Our protection system includes an independent circuit that controls the correct operation of the power tubes. When the maximum allowed values are exceeded, the system automatically cuts off the tubes to protect the same tubes and the rest of the amplifier. The "Soft Start"...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Service and Maintenance For safety reasons, make sure that maintenance, repairs and other modifications to VALVER equipment are only carried out by a qualified technician. To prevent further damage, fuses should only be replaced by a qualified technician. Always replace the fuses with those of the same type and value, making sure by reading the values of the blown fuse.
  • Page 8: Positioning

    2.2. Positioning 1. Location The VALVER appliances have been designed for use in a dry home environment only. Do not use it outdoors or in humid environments! Never place plants or containers containing liquids near your VALVER appliance.
  • Page 9: Warranty

    Do not place the appliance on a soft surface such as rugs or foamy sheets. 2.3. Warranty VALVER guarantees the safety, reliability and performance of this unit only if modifications and repairs are carried out by authorized personnel and only if the amplifier is used in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual, otherwise the warranty will be void if identified.
  • Page 10: Installation

    Turn on other equipment in any order. 3.2. Operation All VALVER equipment is subject to an operating cycle of at least 100 hours in the laboratory for valve break-in. For each model, valves specially selected for this use are used.
  • Page 11: Front Panel Operations

    ___________________________________ __________________________________ 4. OPERATIONS: Front panel ① INPUT button Press to select the desired input. Press and hold to turn the amplifier on and off. ATTENTION: Input 1: Phono MM Inputs 2,3 and 4: Line ② SET BIAS Potentiometer for BIAS adjustment. ③...
  • Page 12: Connections

    ___________________________________ __________________________________ 5. CONNECTIONS 5.1 Rear panel ① IMPEDANCE Select the impedance according to the speakers. ② CONNECTORS Connect the speakers observing polarity. ③ ON-OFF Main switch. ④ MAINS Connect the supplied power cord. ⑤ F1-F2-F3 Protection fuses. ⑥ INPUTS RCA inputs for the sources.
  • Page 13: Valves

    ___________________________________ __________________________________ 6. VALVES 6.1. Remove the grill To remove the grill: 1. For your safety, please turn off the amplifier. 2. Using a screwdriver (Hex M3 supplied with the manual) unscrew the screws on the upper part of the grill, then remove the shapes that make up the grill one by one, unscrewing the spacers that act as support with your hand.
  • Page 14: Valve Replacement

    ___________________________________ __________________________________ 6.4. Replacing the Valves ATTENTION: Use only the same or equivalent valves with the models indicated on page 14. In the table below the identification of the valves used: Ref. Model function Power Valve Power Valve PCL82 Pre-line PCL82 Pre-line EF183...
  • Page 15: Remote Control

    It is especially common with tuners, VCRs or satellite receivers where ungrounded antenna cables can cause hum via the antenna input. Tube amps are normally grounded, and the DR160 is no exception. It is not recommended to connect the amplifier with faulty cables or without grounding.
  • Page 16: Technical Data And Dimensions

    ___________________________________ __________________________________ 9. TECHNICAL DATA AND DIMENSIONS Amplifier Output Power 2 x 30 W Frequency Response 10 Hz - 25 KHz (1w) Harmonic Distortion ≤ 0.1% (1w) S / N Ratio 96 dB Output 4-8 ohm Impedance Input Impedance 100 Kohm Input sensitivity 0.33V 4.7mV Phono line...
  • Page 17: Contacts

    Verona, Italy Opinion and personal experience with the product Thank you for choosing VALVER and for reading this User Manual. It is our concern to ensure the best quality of our products for this reason we ask your opinion regarding the shopping experience, listening and any assistance by writing a sincere review on our website www.gabrisamp.it.
  • Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity

    ___________________________________ __________________________________ 11. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 'EC DECLARE UNDER OUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY' THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DESCRIBED BELOW: PRODUCER: Valver SRLs ADDRESS: Via Ciro de Vita 8-37060 Sona VR - Italy Tel: 0452211983 PRODUCT: DR160 FAMILY: MODEL: BRAND: VALVER FUNCTION: “Indoor” device for amplifying the audio signal.

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