CARVIN TS100 Getting Started Manual

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA
TS100 Tube Power Amplifier
Pure tube warmth was the objective in designing the TS100 Stereo
Tube Power Amp. With an all-tube circuit path, this objective has been
met. A total of four 12AX7's tubes and four EL34 power output tubes
deliver 50W per channel or 100W bridged of power to the speakers.
From the mirrored chrome front panel, to the double sided, mil-spec
FR4 circuit board, this amplifier offers total quality. Whether used as
a guitar amplifier or as a home stereo amplifier, the tube purist can
enjoy the sounds of the TS100.
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
If you are like most players, you probably want to plug in your new amp and get
started playing it right away. You can read the rest of the manual later to learn the
finer points of operating your amp. You will need the TS100 amplifier, power cord,
speaker cabinet, speaker cord and a signal source with cables. Plug the pre-ampli-
fier output into the Channel 1 amplifier input. Plug the Channel 1 speaker output of
the amplifier into the speaker cabinet. Select the correct impedance on the rear panel
to match the speaker impedance. With the power and stand-by switches in the "OFF"
position, plug the amplifier into the wall outlet. With all volumes down, turn on the
pre-amplifier power and then the amplifier. After the tubes warm up, which takes
about 30 seconds, turn on the "stand-by" switch. Increase the volume of the pre-
amplifier and Channel 1 until desired loudness is reached.
RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started
INSPECT YOUR UNIT FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If any
damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship your unit,
always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possible protec-
tion during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any damage caused
by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped separately.
Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card for your records. Keep your
portion of the card and return the portion with your name and comments to us.
USA customers register online at: www.carvin.com/registration
All other countries register online at: www.carvinworld.com/registration
76-10111B 0704
TS100 TUBE POWER AMPLIFIER
TS100 TUBE POWER AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS:
RMS Power: 50W per channel or 100W bridged
Output Impedance: 4Ω, 8Ω, or 16Ω each channel (8Ω min. bridged)
Channel Sensitivity: 1V for full output (full volume per channel)
Preamp Tubes: 2 – 12AX7 (input buffer) 2 – 12AX7 (phase inverter)
Power Amp Tubes: 4 – EL34 (2 per channel switchable to 5881/6L6)
USA Model: 120VAC, 300VA
Export Model: 230VAC, 300VA
Dimensions: 3.5" High x 19" Wide x 10" Deep (2 rack spaces)
8.9 High x 48.2 Wide x 25.4 cm Deep
Net Weight: 26 lbs (11.3 Kgs)
Warranty: 1 Year (tubes 90 days.)