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Please read this entire manual before you connect the HPA-10000 OTL/OCL to the other components of your system and the wall outlet. Failure to follow the guidance in this manual may result in voiding the warranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: INTRODUCING THE HPA-10000 OTL/OCL STEREO HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER / LINE-STAGE PREAMPLIFIER WHAT’S IN THE BOX? SAFETY CLEANING Chassis Connectors INITIAL SET-UP Location, Location, Location Power Connection Inputs Headphone and Preamp Outputs Volume Control INITIAL POWER ON DC BALANCE METERS...
• The widest musical dynamics and frequency range In the HPA-10000 OTL/OCL, there is no coupling device between the amplifying tubes and the headphones (or power amplifier when used as a line-stage preamp); that is, the final gain/output tubes are directly connected to the headphone outputs.
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OTL/OCL is truly a masterpiece of sophisticated, purist vacuum tube audio technology. _______________________________ The HPA-10000 OTL/OCL has a voltage gain of +28dB, and a maximum output of 10 watts. It works best with headphones having an impedance from 15 to 600 ohms.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Please check that the shipping box contains the following: • One (1) Allnic HPA-10000 OTL/OCL Stereo Headphone Amplifier/Line-stage Preamplifier – in natural aluminum or black, depending on your order • One (1) remote-control (two AAA batteries NOT included due to Hazardous Materials shipping regulations) •...
INITIAL SET-UP LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Like all audio products using tubes, the Allnic Audio HPA-10000 needs to be placed on a solid stand in a location that provides good air circulation around the headphone amplifier. •...
The HPA-10000 has been designed and manufactured to work most synergistically with Allnic Audio electronic products and ZL Technology cables. HEADPHONE AND PREAMP OUTPUTS The HPA-10000 is equipped with four headphone outputs or “jacks”. All are located on the right side of the front panel between the right DC balance meter and the input indicators.
• removed ALL protective cushioning material (cardboard/styrofoam around the tubes) inside the tube chimneys before operation. The tube chimneys should contain NOTHING except the tubes is optional to leave the “O” rings, if any, on the small tubes; some prefer the sound with the O rings on).
outputs. As with any amplifier, however, the more power is demanded of it, the more sonic quality may suffer. A single pair of headphones with the preamp outputs connected to a power amplifier will not be a problematic for the HPA-10000 and provide stellar sound quality for both at the same time. Best results will always be with a single pair of headphones connected, particularly when the headphones are inefficient.
All consequences of changing or attempting to change tubes are borne by the user unless by express agreement between the owner and the owner’s Allnic dealer. Allnic Audio and its authorized representatives are not liable in any way whatsoever for any damage to the HPA-10000 or any injury or...
Failure to operate or care for this product in accordance with instructions in this manual will be deemed negligent. For the warranty to be valid, this product must be returned first to Allnic Audio’s authorized representative for warranty service prior to any unauthorized attempt to repair or modify it.
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