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- Page 1 VINTAGE CLASSIC GOLD SP VIII, X, XII, XV FYNE ADVICE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION GUIDE...
- Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Technology Positioning & fitting floor coupling spikes Amplifier choice Cable choice Connecting speaker cables Earth connections Adjustments Grille storage Running in Care of cabinet Warranty 13. Specification...
- Page 4 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold SP loudspeakers, proudly designed by our experienced team of engineers, and constructed to the highest standards by artisans in our own facility in Scotland. We believe they will give you many years of listening pleasure. • Before installing these loudspeakers please read this manual in full, both for safety reasons and to ensure you achieve the best performance possible. • When unpacking, please follow the instructions carefully, to avoid causing possible injury or damage. Please ensure you have the help of an assistant. • Please retain packing for possible future use. • Check contents of the accessories box Your accessories box includes • Floor coupling spike M12 (x8) • Spike locking wheel (x8) • Floor protection cups (x8) • Bi-wire links (x4)
- Page 5 2 TECHNOLOGY distortion. Pushing the break up mode well above the level of human hearing, the highly rigid 75mm titanium alloy high frequency diaphragm delivers a smooth Our experienced team of acoustic and and extended response, while a copper product design engineers have been in the shorting ring provides low distortion. The loudspeaker industry for very many years. unique geometry of the high frequency Since coming together to form Fyne Audio, unit’s waveguide provides a flat frequency they have been augmenting their existing response and avoids internal reflections. skills and developing new technologies to ensure that we can offer best in class The HF diaphragm provides a natural and performance through technical innovation unstressed performance, terminated by a...
- Page 6 CROSSOVER used to convert the plain wave energy to an Although simple in topology, the redesigned expanding spherical 360-degree wavefront, crossover is computer optimised, fine tuned dispersing energy uniformly into the room. subjectively by critical auditioning. This Tractrix profile has been previously applied to horn loudspeakers by Voight in the The crossover makes use of high quality 1920’s, but the application to a diffuser of this precision components, including low loss LF type is novel and has been granted a patent. laminated iron core inductors, high power precision resistors and high grade audiophile The BassTrax™ Tractrix profile is known polypropylene capacitors. Upgraded ETI high to maintain a 90 degree angle at each purity copper gold plated bi-wire terminals intersection of the expanding wavefront, thus are used, together with Neotech PC-OCC avoiding reflections. This clever arrangement wiring for transparent signal transfer. The also makes the loudspeaker less critical of components are hard wired on fibre board room positioning. panels to minimise vibration. Finally, the entire assembly is cryogenically treated in house to ENCLOSURE further optimise performance.
- Page 7 3 POSITIONING & FITTING FLOOR COUPLING SPIKES LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER LINK CABLES IN PLACE LINK CABLES REMOVED LINK CABLES REMOVED With the loudspeaker still located on the foam end cushions, start by positioning the loudspeakers with their rear at least 0.5m from the rear wall. The proximity of a side wall should be no closer than 1m (Fig. 1). Remember that proximity to the rear and side wall will influence both the bass performance and stereo imaging. Excessively reflective or dissimilar adjacent walls will be detrimental to the stereo image precision. The imaging focus is influenced by toeing in the cabinets towards the listening position. The BassTrax™ diffuser TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH' CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH' TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH' (OPTIONAL) CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER...
- Page 8 Lift the loudspeaker off the foam end cushions and fit the 4 floor coupling spikes and locking wheels. When the loudspeaker is in position, level by adjusting the spikes and tighten the locking wheels (Fig. 2). Ensure the protective cups are used under the spikes to avoid damage to wooden or other delicate floor surfaces.
- Page 9 4 AMPLIFIER 5 CABLE CHOICE CHOICE The advisable range of amplifier It is important to use cables of powers is detailed in the Specification. appropriate quality for such high Responsible use with higher powered performance loudspeakers. While from amplifiers is possible, due to the robust a technical perspective, an adequately design of these loudspeakers. low electrical resistance is necessary to minimise losses and maximise We do not advocate any specific amplifier damping. The physical construction of the cable including amplifier technology, i.e. transistor versus valve (tube). As with any high conductor type and purity, together resolution loudspeaker system, it is with insulation characteristics have the quality of the amplification that considerable influence on the sound is paramount in extracting maximum...
- Page 10 6 CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLES Ensure the amplifier is switched off before connecting cables, to avoid damage. Ensure connections are made positive to positive and negative to negative between the loudspeaker and the amplifier. The loudspeakers are provided with two sets of terminals, one for the HF and one for the LF section. Wiring may be done in either single wire mode or bi-wire mode. The latter will provide optimum performance. When using a single cable, wire as shown (Fig. 3), fitting the link cables provided. The best sound quality will generally be achieved when connecting to the HF terminals. For bi-wire operation, ensure the link wires are not fitted, and wire with two sets of cable, or a dedicated bi-wire cable (Fig. 4). This will ensure the best possible sound quality. LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAK LEFT SPE LINK CABLES IN PLACE LINK CABLES IN PLACE LINK CABLES REMOVED LINK CABLES REMOVED...
- Page 11 A further option is bi-amping, where the two stereo amplifiers, it is recommended LF and HF sections of the loudspeaker that one is used as the LF channel to both are each driven from their own amplifier, loudspeakers and the other HF (Fig. 5). for further enhancement in sound quality. Either two stereo power amplifiers or four To avoid amplifier damage, the bi-wire monoblock amplifiers may be used. If using link cables must not be in place. LEFT SPEAKER LINK CABLES REMOVED LINK CABLES REMOVED +4 dB +2 dB 0 dB -2 dB -4 dB 100 Hz...
- Page 12 8 ADJUSTMENTS The Vintage Classic Gold SP Series are provided with two adjustment controls on the front panel, to +4 dB achieve optimal performance in terms of both the listening environment and listener preference. +2 dB The ‘Energy’ control alters the level of signal fed to the tweeter, from the crossover point upwards, 0 dB giving control over how bright the presentation sounds (Fig. 6) Gold SP VIII, (Fig. 7) Gold SP X, XII, XV. -2 dB +4 dB -4 dB The lower ‘Presence’ control only affects the lower treble region of 2.5 - 5.0kHz, and influences 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz +2 dB articulation and vocal clarity and having an effect on image depth (Fig. 8). 0 dB Start with both controls in the central (level) position, and make small adjustments with well -2 dB recorded programme material that you are familiar with. Achieving the correct presentation is FIG 7. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT -4 dB 100 Hz 1 kHz...
- Page 13 +4 dB +4 dB +2 dB +2 dB 0 dB 0 dB -2 dB -2 dB 9 GRILLE STORAGE -4 dB -4 dB 100 Hz 1 kHz 100 Hz 10 kHz 1 kHz 20 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT FIG 6.
- Page 14 11 CARE OF CABINET The cabinet may be dusted with a lint free cloth, such a muslin. Use a slightly dampened cloth to remove any marks. As wood is a natural material, avoid exposure to extremes of heat, humidity and direct sunlight for extended periods of time. If unused for long periods of time, you may wish to cover the loudspeakers with the cloth bags they were packaged in, to provide protection. On no account use solvents or abrasive materials, as this will cause damage and invalidate the warranty.
- Page 15 12 WARRANTY Fyne Audio Limited Customer Services, via 1. No maintenance of the loudspeaker is our website listed above or at the e-mail necessary. enquiries@fyneaudio.com 2. Please register your Fyne Audio Limited 7. Do not ship any product to Fyne Audio product online at www.fyneaudio.com. All Limited without previous authorisation. of our products have been produced and 8. LIABILITY tested with care and precision to give first- Other than the warranty and services set class service. out in this warranty, to the fullest extent 3. All passive loudspeakers are guaranteed permitted by law, Fyne Audio Limited and for a period of 7 years from the date of its Authorised Distributors shall not be purchase from an authorised Fyne Audio liable to you and/or any third party or entity Limited dealer. This warranty is subject whatsoever for:- any loss, damages and/or to the absence or evidence of misuse, malfunction caused to any product(s) which overload, or accidental damage, applies only is/are connected to any of the Fyne Audio...
- Page 16 13 SPECIFICATIONS Classic Gold VIII SP Classic Gold X SP 2 way, downwards 2 way, downwards System Type firing port, twin cavity, firing port, twin cavity, BassTrax Tractrix diffuser BassTrax Tractrix diffuser Recommended amplifier 30 - 200 20 - 280 power (Watt RMS) Continuous power handling (Watt RMS) Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m) 91dB 94dB Nominal impedance 8 Ohm 8 Ohm Frequency response...
- Page 17 Classic Gold XII SP Classic Gold XV SP 2 way, downwards 2 way, downwards System Type firing port, twin cavity, firing port, twin cavity, BassTrax Tractrix diffuser BassTrax Tractrix diffuser Recommended amplifier 20 - 350 20- 400 power (Watt RMS) Continuous power handling (Watt RMS) Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m) 96dB 97dB Nominal impedance 8 Ohm 8 Ohm Frequency response 25Hz- 26kHz 23Hz - 26kHz...
- Page 18 ENJOY.
- Page 20 Thank you for choosing Fyne Audio loudspeakers, proudly designed by our experienced team of engineers in Scotland, and constructed to the highest standards. WWW.FYNEAUDIO.COM FYNEAUDIO @FyneAudio 5 September 2024...
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