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- Page 1 Butler AUDIO, INC TUBE DRIVERd B L U Eu OWNER'S INFORMATION Certification: BK Butler’s original signature below certifies that your new Tube Driver BLUE has been personally checked for proper performance: _____________________________...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TUBE DRIVERd BLUEu Contents Congratulations / Introduction…………………. 1 Service / For Your Records……………………. 2 Features / Specifications……………………..… 3 Installation Info………………………………….. 4 Power / Ground Wire Gauges…………………. 5 Power / Ground Warnings……………………… 6 Remote Turn-On / Speaker Connections …….. 7 Speaker Bridging / Mixed Mono Output………. 8 Input Gain Control / Summary…………………. -
Page 3: Tube Driverd Blueu
TUBE DRIVERd BLUEu Congratulations Thank you for choosing Tube Driver BLUE. This latest USA- patented creation of BK Butler, promises to become a classic just as his former Tube Driver designs have. With careful attention given to the attainment of "all tube" response characteristics in a mobile environment, Tube Driver BLUE will satisfy even the most critical audiophile. -
Page 4: Service / For Your Records
Service Do not attempt to service Tube Driver BLUE products yourself. Removing the cover and performing unauthorized repairs or modifications will void the warranty. Due to the new and unique circuitry used, installation of non-factory parts may severely damage performance and/or reliability. Please contact the factory regarding warranty and repair information. - Page 5 Features 100% "All Tube" Sound Open-ended audiophile circuitry, NO global negative feedback Load adaptive Vacuum Tube driven output circuitry Massive heat exchanger cooling Regulated MosFET power supply Regulated DC Tube Heaters with Soft Start DC fault / Short Circuit protection circuitry Dual color LED: Green = Normal Operation, Red = Fault Gold plated connectors Mixed Mono/Stereo Operation...
- Page 6 Tools Needed for Typical Installation (not supplied) Phillips screwdriver (#2 or medium sized) Wire cutters Wire strippers Mounting / Ground connection screws Ring connectors (Large enough to accommodate your method of grounding and power connection) Speaker wire – 16 gauge or larger Connector crimper tool Grommets (sized to work with the power wore you plan to use in your installation...
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Page 7: Power / Ground Wire Gauges
Power / Ground Wire Gauge Calculator Recommended MINIMUM Power Cable Gauge Current Length of Wire to Run (in Feet) Draw <3 7-10 10-13 13-16 16-19 19-22 22-28 (Amps) 0-20 20-35 (One 275) 35-50 50-65 65-85 85-105 105-125 125-150 Warning! Amplifiers Generate Heat! You can install the Tube Driver BLUE in any position, even upside-down. -
Page 8: Power / Ground Warnings
POWER / GROUND Warning! To prevent a short to ground, disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the system battery before you begin. If the power cable shorts to ground, current will continue to flow until the short is opened, the main fuses blow, the battery explodes or the wire melts apart. Reconnect the negative terminal only after you make ALL connections. -
Page 9: Remote Turn-On / Speaker Connections
Remote Turn-On IMPORTANT! Tube Driver BLUE is equipped with a special vacuum tube warm up circuit. Whenever your system is turned on, there will be an approximate 10 – 15 second delay before any sound will be heard. During this warm-up time, voltage is gently being applied to the vacuum tube heaters for proper start-up and to insure long life. -
Page 10: Speaker Bridging / Mixed Mono Output
Speaker Bridging Your Tube Driver BLUE Model 575 is a discrete multi channel amplifier design primarily intended for “surround” sound applications. As a discrete 5 channel design, speaker bridging is not available. Important Note: Attempts at power bridging the amplifier (connecting a speaker to any other terminals except the exclusive +/- pair provided per channel) could result in amplifier overheating, malfunction or failure. -
Page 11: Input Gain Control / Summary
Input Gain Control The Input Gain Controls are located on the top panel. These are NOT volume controls! They are designed to match the output signals of the source unit to the amplifier inputs. By turning the controls clockwise (to the right), the associated 5 RCA inputs located on the end panel of the amplifier become more sensitive and will allow a weak signal as low as 450 mV to drive the amplifier to full power. -
Page 12: End Panel Features
End Panel Features Power End Fuse – Uses 2 identical 40 AMP automotive fuses Power – Note the proper connections for Battery, Remote and Ground Do NOT block the air input slots (above) or air exhaust slots (below) Large openings on either side may be used to route cables Input / Control / Speaker Output End Inputs. - Page 13 Parts and labor are covered under this warranty. The extent and conditions of Limited Warranty are as follows: 1. Butler Audio Inc. will either repair or replace at no charge, to the original purchaser, any unit which upon examination...
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Page 14: Warranty
Nor shall this warranty apply to any part that has been subjected to misuse, negligence, or accident. 5. Butler Audio does not authorize any other person to assume any other liability in connection with its products. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY MADE BY BUTLER AUDIO APPLICABLE TO ITS TUBE DRIVER BLUE PRODUCTS. -
Page 15: Warranty Activation
Butler Audio Inc. cannot guarantee the repair of Tube Driver products other than those marked "Tube Driver BLUE." For out of warranty repair: Email Butler Audio, Inc. for a RMA#. Only after obtaining an RMA #, return the unit, postage prepaid, in the original protective carton. - Page 16 Tube Driver BLUE 575 Date of Purchase: ___________________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchased from: ___________________________________ Price Paid: ___________________________________ Your name: ___________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ Comments:...
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