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- Page 1 Owner's Manual BLACK ICE AUDIO GLASS FX10 Integrated Stereo Tube 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 FX 10 Integrated Stereo Tube Amplifier. The company that stands behind your amplifier draws on a decade of tube design and manufacturing experience. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ALL THE FOLLOWING SAFEGUARDS THAT APPLY 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 unit near water - i.e., near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink Cleaning - Unplug this unit from the wall outlet or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a before cleaning.
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Page 5: Getting Started
Remember, take the same precautions when handling tubes as when handling light bulbs. Packaging Save all the packaging in a dry place. Your Black Ice Audio amplifier is a precision electronic instrument and should be properly packaged any time shipment is made. Because of its weight (12 pounds), it is highly probable that the unit will be damaged during shipment if repackaged in a box or container other than that designed for the unit. -
Page 6: Accessories
Unpacking Con't When unpacking it is best to have a open work. Set the carton upright in the center of the work area and, with a small knife, carefully slit the tape. Open the top of the box and lift the inner foam wrap housing the amplifier out of the box and place it on a flat surface. -
Page 7: Controls And Their Functions
FX 10 "on" 24 hours a day 7 days a week as is the custom of some audiophiles to achieve maximum sonic performance on demand. While this is often recommended for solid-state equipment, Black Ice Audio does not recommend this procedure for vacuum tube amplifiers. -
Page 8: Connections
CONNECTIONS Rear Panel OUTPUT AC INPUT 8ohm 4ohm power handling capacity of your speaker. 1. AUDIO signal connection jacks recommend using a speaker that is rated to exceed Use these jacks to connect the audio signal cords 15 watts. Wattage lower than this can result in from your components to the amplifier. -
Page 9: Vacuum Tube Layout
Although Black Ice Audio recommends matched pairs for better sonic performance, it is not mandatory. Black Ice Audio Tubes can be purchased from your dealer or we can help you locate a source for the vacuum tube you need. The vacuum tubes in your FX 10 amplifier are rated for 3,000 hours of life. The average usage of an audio amplifier is 500 hours per year. -
Page 10: Biasing
CAUTION: The FX 10 amplifier contains sufficient levels of voltage and current to be lethal. Do not tamper with components or parts inside the unit. Even with the powers turned off, a charge remains in the energy storage capacitors for some time. Refer any needed service to your authorized Black Ice Audio dealer or other qualified technicians. - Page 11 WHO PAYS FOR WHAT Black Ice Audio will be happy to pay all labor and material expenses for all repairs covered by this warranty. If needed repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a unit is inspected but does not need of repair, you will be charged for the repairs or the inspection.
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Page 12: Technical Specifications
Compact Size: 8 in. W X 7 in. D X 7 in. H o State of the Art Components: Gold plated RCA input jacks, gold plated five-way speaker connectors. Black Ice Audio/Black Ice Audio 21310 Ridgecroft Drive, Brookeville, MD 20833 Tel: (301) 953-2014...
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