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- Page 1 Owner's Manual BLACK ICE AUDIO Model Fusion 9 MK III Phonograph Stage Tube Pre-Amplifier Black Ice Audio 21310 Ridgecroft Drive, Brookeville, MD 20833 Phone (301) 953-2014 Fax (301) 498-0554 Email: info@blackiceaudio.com Web: www.blackiceaudio.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dear Customer: We at Black Ice Audio want to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing the Fusion 9 MK III Phono Stage. The company that stands behind your phono pre-amplifier draws on two decades of tube design and manufacturing experience. In addition to our engineering knowledge, Black Ice Audio is committed to provide its customers with the highest level of quality sound at an affordable price. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user CAUTION to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK... - Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT MAINTENANCE 1) Water and Moisture - Do not use this product Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet near water - i.e., near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or sink or laundry tub;...
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Page 5: Getting Started
The Fusion 9 MK III is housed in a Heli-arc welded chassis and uses 2 pieces of 12AX7 tubes. Parts quality is the best currently available, and the overall circuit layout is maximized for sonic purity. -
Page 6: Controls And Their Functions
Controls and their Functions: Front Panel INDICATOR light and POWER switch, turn the unit on by touching the BI on the glass panel. CONNECTIONS: Rear Panel GROUND post: If needed, this post can be used to ground other equipment in your system. INPUT jacks: Attach the right/left RCA jacks from the turntable. - Page 7 Avoid the use of extension cords. If they must be used on a temporary basis, use 14-gauge or heavier cords. The power cord on your Fusion 9 MK III has a standard three-prong plug to provide maximum safety when it is connected to a wall receptacle. If there is any question regarding the safety of grounding procedures, be certain to seek competent help with the installation.
- Page 8 Voltage Gain Switches MC HIGH MC LOW Medium Gain Low Gain High Gain Output Output Output Three Position Switch Chart 1. mm 2. mc high 3. mc low low gain medium gain high gain output output output Dynamic High Magnet Impedance Impedance Crystal...
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Page 9: Servicing
CAUTION: The FUSION 9 MK III contains sufficient levels of voltage and current to be lethal. Do not tamper with a component or part inside the unit. Even with the power turned off, a charge remains in the energy storage capacitors for some time. - Page 10 HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PERFORMANCE If your Black Ice Audio unit ever needs service, write to us at Black Ice Audio Inc., PO Box 218, Brookeville, MD 20833 (Att. Customer Relations Department). We may direct you to an Authorized Black Ice Audio Warranty Station, or ask you to send your unit to the factory for repair in which case we'll supply a Service Return Authorization and complete shipping instructions.
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Page 11: Technical Specifications
FUSION 9 MK III Phono Preamp Technical Specifications: Frequency Response: 5Hz to 110KHz, (+/- 1 dB) SNR: > 100 dB Distortion THD: Less than .01% Input Impedance: 100Kohms Output Impedance: 600 ohms Phono Stage: 40 dB, 5 mV 55 dB, 0.5 mV – 1.5 mV MC High: 70 dB, 0.1 mV –...
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