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- Page 1 JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE Owner's Manual English...
- Page 2 OCTAVE is able to achieve a musical quality and degree of reliability that seemed impossible or unaf- fordable only a few years ago I trust that you will enjoy many hours of wonderful music with your OCTAVE amplifier.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
3.4. Installing the power tubes ................. 3.5. Recommended starting procedure ............Operating components ................4.1. JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE top control panel ......... 4.2. JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE rear panel ............ Advanced functions ..................5.1. Bias measurement facility ................5.1.1. How the bias works .................. -
Page 5: Introduction
The frequency range and output resistant limitations of classic tube designs are evident as soon as you connect the amplifiers. These designs often only perform to their full potential when they are used with special loudspeakers. OCTAVE amplification and power supply technology has largely overcome these well- known problems. -
Page 6: Jubilee Mono Ultimate Product Description
This is a path no one can take quite as Octave can, because we have been developing and manufacturing bespoke transformers ourselves using our own proprietary technologies for decades. - Page 7 1. INTRODUCTION By any measure, the JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE achieves a beauty of sound reproduction that is in no way inferior to the sound of a single-ended power amplifier, but without the inherent limits such designs impose. With the Octave JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE, one will experience music as it should be - intense, emotional, and unforgettable.
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Page 8: Safety Instructions
Defective fuses should also only be replaced by a qualified technician. Always replace fuses with ones of the same type and rating. If your amplifier re- quires servicing, please ship or take your equipment directly to OCTAVE or to one of our authorized service centers. -
Page 9: Placement
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.2. Placement Location OCTAVE equipment is designed strictly for use in a dry domestic environment with a room temper- ature up to 25°C. Do not use it in open air or in damp environments! Never place plants or liquid-filled containers on your amplifier. Take care that objects do not fall or ... -
Page 10: Getting Started
3. GETTING STARTED 3.1. Unpack and check the content Scope of delivery 2 x mono power amplifier Jubilee Mono Ultimate 2 x set of 8 power tubes KT170 packed separate Power cord Tools: 3 screwdrivers: Slot screwdriver size 3,5 for adjusting the bias (see chap 5.1.) -
Page 11: Position The Devices In The Listening Room
Unscrew the three screws with the Allen key 2,0 Please save the handles in case the equipment needs to be moved again Now you can install the tubes 3.4. Installing the power tubes Jubilee Mono Ultimate service carton: Cable Anti-rotation recess in the tube socket Procedure Insert the power tubes into their sockets. -
Page 12: Recommended Starting Procedure
3. GETTING STARTED 3.5. Recommended starting procedure Please note: Before you use your amplifier for the first time, we strongly recommend you to follow the procedure described in the following nine points, even if your dealer has already set the amplifier up for you. By checking these nine points, you will also familiarize yourself ... - Page 13 3. GETTING STARTED Functional test, muting If all values are correct, you can check the “Muting” function. When the muting function is active, not only the inputs are short-circuited to allow signal cables to be connected; the current to the power tubes is also reduced to nearly 0. Checking the bias of the tubes while the muting function is ON, the reading of the display shows the value less than 50 of all tubes.
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Page 14: Operating Components
4. OPERATING COMPONENTS 4.1. JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE top control panel... - Page 15 4. OPERATING COMPONENTS 4.1. JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE top control panel On/Standby (Power) button The push button switch in the top control panel can only be used to switch the amplifier on when the mains power switch [8] has been turned on at the rear of the unit.
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Page 16: Jubilee Mono Ultimate Rear Panel
4. OPERATING COMPONENTS 4.2. JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE rear panel Jubilee Mono Ultimate 220-230 V ~ 1,2 kW 50 - 60 Hz OCTAVE Audio A. Hofmann Reutaeckerstr. 5 76307 Karlsbad, Germany Remote Control Handmade in Germany Trigger Voltage 12 V... - Page 17 4. OPERATING COMPONENTS 4.2. JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE rear panel Remote operation DC-Input for remote operation. Connector: 6,3 mm Mono-Plug | Voltage: 12 V / 50 mA (see chap. 5.7) Mains Input AC input, Type C 19 ( 20 A ) high current socket ...
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Page 18: Advanced Functions
5. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 5.1 Bias measurement facility Direction of view from the rear... -
Page 19: How The Bias Works
This is why we have incorporated a bias measurement facility into the JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE mono blocs that allows you to set the bias yourself without the need for test equipment. The protective cover does not have to be removed to do this. -
Page 20: The Electronic Protection System
5.2. Electronic Protection System The JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE features a comprehensive electronic monitoring and protection system. This system will automatically switch off the JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE in case of a fault occurring in the power section. The protection system has been designed to keep the unit safe from the consequences of overloads of any kind and to protect the output tubes from current surges. -
Page 21: Power Pre Selector
After approximately 8 - 10 minutes without receiving signal the Ecomode is turning down the power of the Tube Output stage. In this “sleep” mode, the JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE draws less than 80 W power compared to approx. 400 W in normal operation mode (in case of BIAS High). -
Page 22: Remote Operation
PA accessories market. Normally used for microphones. The remote input is not connected to any other voltage inside the JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE power amplifier. Control voltage and current for the JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE is 12V, 50mA. -
Page 23: General Procedure For Changing Tubes
6. TUBES 6.2. General procedure for changing tubes Only qualified personnel should replace tubes. General procedure: Switch the amplifier off and disconnect the plug from the mains supply. Allow it to cool down for 10 minutes. 1. Remove the protective grille. (see chap. 6.4.1) 2. -
Page 24: Removing The Protective Cover To Change Tubes
6. TUBES 6.4. Removing the protective cover to change tubes 6.4.1. Removing the protective top cover to change output tubes See chap. 3.2. 6.4.2. Removing the side panel to replace the driver tubes. Driver tubes normally do not require periodical replacement. Operating the amplifier without the side panel is dangerous and not recommended! Tubes should only be replaced by qualified personnel. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1. In general Noise and hum Hum in an audio system is often caused by several system components being grounded separately. It is particularly common in systems containing tuners, VCRs or satellite receivers connected to an aerial, where a hum loop may be introduced via the aerial input. Although the JUBILEE MONO ULTIMATE is also grounded, it is equipped with a special technology that reliably prevents ground loops. -
Page 26: Identifying Defective Tubes
7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.2. Identifying defective tubes There are especially five reasons why tubes can become defective. 1. You should remove any tube that fails to provide a stable reading after an initial warm up period. Any tube that reads 0 is defective and non-functional and must be replaced. Tubes showing a reading of 0 cannot be corrected by turning up the bias control. -
Page 27: Technical Data And Dimensions
8. TECHNICAL DATA AND DIMENSIONS Mono Power Amplifier Jubilee Mono Ultimate Output Power into 4 ohms 440W RMS 500W peak power into 4 ohms 10Hz - 80kHz / 0.5 dB Power Bandwidth 106 dB @ 400W Signal-to-noise ratio Gain/input sensitivity + 27.5 dB / 1.7V... -
Page 28: Technical Data, Diagrams
9. TECHNICAL DATA, DIAGRAMS Distortion in % at 10W into 4 ohms between 30 Hz and 20 kHz at a variety of bias settings 0.05 = 0,025% 0.02 0.01 Curve 1: Bias adjusted correctly; bias high with selected tubes Curve 2: Distortion curve with unselected tubes Curve 3: Distortion curve bias low... - Page 29 9. TECHNICAL DATA, DIAGRAMS Noise spectrum (1 kHz at 10V) -100 -120 -140 -160 -180 The FFT analysis demonstrates the superb spectral purity of the output signal. No mains-borne noise (normally at 50 and 100Hz) is present THD between 30Hz and 20 kHz 0.01 0.001 0.0001...
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Page 30: Faq
10. FAQ Can you operate the amplifier when no loudspeakers are connected? Yes. All OCTAVE amplifiers are protected against open circuit conditions, i.e. they will not be damaged if operated with the loudspeakers disconnected. However, when connecting your loudspeakers to the amplifier, you should set the volume control on your preamp to 0 to avoid excessive output to the speakers. - Page 32 We reserve the right to alter and improve the specifications in pursuit of better. OCTAVE logo is a registered trade mark of Andreas Hofmann. Copyright by Andreas Hofmann OCTAVE AUDIO T. +49 (0) 7248 3278 ANDREAS HOFMANN F. +49 (0) 7248 3279 REUTAECKERSTR.
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