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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.
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!
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;...
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The L-8500 OTL/OCL has no voice of its own, none. It is silent, except for the music emanating from the blackest of backgrounds. In addition, the stunningly realistic sonic quality is matched by the simple elegance, flexibility and ergonomic functionality of the L-8500’s casework and connection options.
NOT connect it to your AC outlet. Please contact your Allnic dealer. We advise that you keep the box and other packing materials that your L-8500 OTL/OCL came in. It will be useful if you sell your L-8500 OTL/OCL or in the unlikely event you need to ship it for service.
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. •...
B. POWER CONNECTION The L-8500 OTL/OCL uses a standard three prong male 15 amp IEC connection for AC input. You need to use a power cord with a female three prong 15 amp IEC connector at one end. To the left of the IEC connector (facing the left side of the unit as in Figure 1), there is a power on-off switch.
Push the power on-off switch to the left of the IEC connector (facing the left side of the unit as in Figure 1) so it is in the “on position”. That will power up the L-8500 OTL/OCL. From this point on, you need only use the far left hand button marked “power”...
Please be patient; it could take some time to get an approximate balance, but once set, it should rarely, if ever, move. The Allnic Audio L-8500 OTL/OCL is now ready for operation. At this point, you can power on your sources and, finally, your stereo power amplifier or mono-blocks.
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.
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.
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