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Linear Tube Audio Z10 User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Linear Tube Audio Z10

  • Page 1 Z 1 0 E L E C T R O S T A T I C A M P L I F I E R...
  • Page 2 Introduction The Z10 Electrostatic Amplifier (Z10e) combines our ZOTL10 power amplifier with a Berning-designed preamplification stage and an electrostatic headphone circuit. The result is an integrated amp with a precision stepped attenuator, tube-coupled balanced inputs, and a reference-level headphone amplifier for standard headphones as well as electrostatics.
  • Page 3 7. Linear Tube Audio reserves the right to improve or change its products without obligation to modify previously manufactured units.
  • Page 4 Specifications Circuit Type: Push-Pull Class AB Speaker Output: 12W (4 Ohm), 10W (8 Ohm) Headphone Output: HI: 3W (32 Ohm) LO: 240mW (32 Ohm) Electrostatic Headphone Output: 580V (Stax Pro Bias) Input Sensitivity: 0.6V RMS for full output Input Impedance: Output impedance: 1.2 Ohms Preamp Output Impedance:...
  • Page 5 Quick Start Remove amplifier, power supply, and included cables from the box. Attach the AC umbilical cable to the power supply and amplifier. Be sure to tighten the cable’s locking connectors. Hook up your sources and speakers and/or headphones. Once your system is set up and everything is hooked up, turn on the power supply and then turn on your Z10e via the power button on the front panel.
  • Page 7 The front of the Z10e has the power button, input selector switch, IR sensor, volume knob, headphone/speaker switch, 5-pin Pro Bias electrostatic headphone jack, LED display, and two 6.35mm headphone jacks. The back of the Z10e features the Speakon umbilical connector, two pairs of RCA inputs, one pair of XLR inputs, one pair of RCA outputs, and four binding posts.
  • Page 8 subwoofer RCA inputs. WARNING: Always power down the connected subwoofer(s) before powering off the Z10e. Failure to do so may result in damage to connected devices. User Interface and Controls The front panel features a power switch, input switch, output switch, volume knob, and display.
  • Page 9 descend through available inputs. Hold the Next Input button to pair the remote to your Z10e. VOL Buttons: Adjusts the volume. The Plus (+) button will increase the volume. Press the Minus (-) button to decrease the volume of the selected input. Speaker and headphone output volumes are independent.
  • Page 10 Brightness: The front panel display can be set to 16 levels of brightness. The brightness levels are saved and recalled upon power on. Home Theater Input: Home Theater Input locks a selected input at a fixed volume level to allow external volume control. Select the input desired to have a fixed volume.
  • Page 11 Tubes The Z10e is supplied with selected vintage tubes. The tubes operate at low current, which allows them to have an extended life. Changing tubes: EL84: The power tubes are self-biasing and do not need to be matched for gain. 12AT7: The 12AT7s should be a matched pair.
  • Page 12 NOTES...

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