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Bel Canto SET 80 User's Manual And Operating Information

Single ended balanced 845 triode monobloc power amplifier

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Bel Canto Design
SET 80
Single Ended Balanced 845 Triode Monobloc Power
Amplifier
User's Guide and
Operating Information
Bel Canto Design • © August 2000

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Summary of Contents for Bel Canto SET 80

  • Page 1 Bel Canto Design SET 80 Single Ended Balanced 845 Triode Monobloc Power Amplifier User's Guide and Operating Information Bel Canto Design • © August 2000...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Single Ended Balanced 845 Triode Monobloc Power Amplifier The Bel Canto Design SET 80 uses a unique and elegant of circuit architecture with the highest quality of parts and construction to produce an audio amplifier which is unparalleled in recreating the musical event.
  • Page 3: Bel Canto Design Statement

    The SET 80 represents the attainment of a goal and is designed to provide very high value and to retain this value for many years, both because of the quality of design and manufacturing and also the timelessness of each component's musical performance.
  • Page 4: Unpacking

    Do not open up your SET 80 (do not remove the chassis covers). There are no user serviceable parts inside. Any tampering of internal parts will immediately void your warranty.
  • Page 5: Initial Setup & Assembly

    SET 80 3. Push down on the tube until you feel that up. All of our dealers are chosen with this...
  • Page 6 These should be in place when the amplifier is received. If there are any questions at this point contact your dealer. Figure 1. Input Tube Types and Positioning One Channel Shown 12AX7 12AX7 ECC83 ECC83 SET 80 Page 6 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 7: Connecting The Set 80 Into Your System

    These tubes are available off the shelf from current production at reasonable prices. Contact There is one RCA input jack and one XLR your dealer or Bel Canto Design for balanced connector for the analog inputs. Both replacement. inputs have the same signal path and...
  • Page 8 Amplifier Power and Loudspeaker Amplifier Placement and Power- Selection The SET 80 has a nominal power rating of over When installing the amplifiers it is important that 70 watts for each channel. While this may they receive adequate ventilation. Allow at...
  • Page 9: Technical Description

    The input transformer is used to generate perfectly balanced biphase signals which drive The primary design goal of the SET 80 was to separate 37 watt single ended amplifiers on each take the idea of the single ended (SE) triode chassis sharing a common power supply.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Weight • 85 lbs each (39 kg) Service Under normal operation the fuse should not need replacing. There is one standard 1/4" x 1" fuse. Remove the power cord before changing the fuse. Contact your dealer if assistance is needed. SET 80 Page 10 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 11: Warranty Information

    Completion of this card is requested within 15 days of purchase to ensure immediate warranty coverage. Bel Canto Design offers a 3 year limited warranty on internal parts and workmanship (this does not include tubes) that will replace any defective parts directly.