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SLI-80
Integrated Stereo Amplifier
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual
carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper
installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included
in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new
Cary Audio Design product.
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Summary of Contents for Cary Audio Design SLI-80
- Page 1 NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ........................2 Introduction ..............................4 Specifications ..............................5 Features ................................ 7 Installation Unpacking ..............................8 Warranty Card.............................. 8 Placement ..............................8 Power Requirements ............................. 8 Cables ................................. 8 Operation 4/8 OHM Switch ............................9 AC Off/Operate Switch .......................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
If water or any metal object (such as a paper clip, coin, or staple) accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Cary Audio Design for further instructions. HEAT: Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: • Before connecting a new product such as the CD 303T to your audio or home theater system, turn off all other equipment (preferably unplugging them from the AC power source). Many audio components feature automatic turn- on circuits that may activate during an installation, potentially causing damage to electronic components and/or speakers.
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Page 5: Introduction
The output transformers in your SLI 80 are the most important component in the amplifier and have been specifically designed by Cary Audio Design for use in the SLI 80. Negative feedback is derived from a separate winding on the output transformer. This feedback winding and circuitry is used to reduce the noise floor and improve the speaker damping characteristics. -
Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS This section describes the basic specifications of the SLI 80 at the time of printing. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. When the following cautionary terms are used in this manual, these definitions apply: WARNING Electrical hazard! Misuse or failure to follow instructions properly may result in personal injury or death! CAUTION... - Page 7 SPECIFICATIONS ................................3 minutes WARM-UP TIME ................................BREAK-IN PERIOD 100 hours of music playing time ................................FINISH Textured black steel chassis with PowderCoat semi-gloss black . (additional charge) finish. Optional DELUXE finishes available Front Panel is machined black anodized aluminum ................................
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Page 8: Features
FEATURES Front Panel ................................Rotary switch turns on AC mains and high voltage on "in POWER OFF SWITCH operate" position ................................Indicates high voltage on ................................Dual precision potentiometer controlling volume of both channels VOLUME ................................Dual precision potentiometer to balance between left and right BALANCE channel ................................ -
Page 9: Installation
DESIGN DEALER, please fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase. Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing cartons in case you ever need to ship the unit when moving to a new home. Warranty restrictions apply. -
Page 10: Operation
OPERATION Signal input connection is made via the input jacks on the rear of the SLI 80 located on the rear panel. The interconnect cables from the output of the CD player, tuner, etc. can be any convenient length your set-up requires. -
Page 11: Service And Care
If it becomes necessary to replace the tubes in the SLI 80 amplifier, a matched quartet set of output tubes of the same brand should be used. A new tube kit is available from Cary Audio Design. You should get a few years or more from the output tubes with everyday usage and many, many years of use from the 6922 &... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Hum or "Buzzing" through Ground Loop Install 2-pin adapter on speakers A.C. cord to float the Ground Intermittent or poor connection Replace interconnect of interconnect ground "Popping or Spitting" noise Noisy tube If noise is in one channel, through the speaker swap one section of tubes at a time until the noise swaps channels. -
Page 13: Charts And Drawings
CHARTS AND DRAWINGS Bias Adjustment Set bias for both sides of the amplifier to 75mA. Insert meter plug into bias jack. Adjust for 7mA reading on DC current meter. Re-adjust to 75mA after SLI 80 is warmed up for 10 minutes. ... -
Page 14: Tube Placement Chart
CHARTS AND DRAWINGS Tube Placement Chart 4/8 OHM Switch Settings Rear of Amplifier... -
Page 15: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States the Following Cary Audio Products for the Periods Indicated: 1. Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, Surround Sound Processors, and Preamplifiers have a three (3) year parts and labor warranty from the date of the original purchase from Cary Audio. - Page 16 LIMITED WARRANTY What Will We Pay For? We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. How You Can Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
- Page 17 LIMITED WARRANTY How State Law Relates to the Warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
- Page 18 CARY AUDIO DESIGN 1020 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539 phone 919-355-0010 fax 919-355-0013 www.caryaudio.com o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o...
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