Decware TORIIMONO Owner's Manual

1 channel 60 watt vacuum tube amplifier

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O W N E R S M A N U A L
MANUAL NO. 01
REV. DATE: 1/2013
The ZEN TORII MONOS
1 Channel 60 watt Vacuum Tube Amplifier
MODEL
TORIIMONO
Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com

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  • Page 1 O W N E R S M A N U A L MANUAL NO. 01 REV. DATE: 1/2013 The ZEN TORII MONOS 1 Channel 60 watt Vacuum Tube Amplifier MODEL TORIIMONO Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 2 DeOxit” products to further clean and lubricate the tube sockets. Apply product to tube pins only. A small amount of this has already been applied at the factory and should last at least a year. Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 3 The sound of these interchangeable tubes are as follows: 6N1P - warmest, smoothest, most forgiving 6922 - slightly less warm, more dynamic, tighter focus KT88 KT88 KT88 6N1P/6922 6N1P/6922 Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 4 Inside it there is also a spare fuse. The fuse should be a 20x5mm with a maximum rating of 5 amps. If you have a 240VAC model your fuse should be 2.5 amps. Fast Blow types are recommended. Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 5 MAKE SURE A LOUDSPEAKER IS CONNECTED TO THE AMPLIFIER AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT OPERATE THE AMPLIFIER WITHOUT A WORKING LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTED AS DAMAGE MAY RESULT. Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 6 Since this is a push pull amplifier, the objective is to get both tubes to draw the same amount of current so that they match. This gives the best performance and the most power. Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 7 60 mills. There is no right or wrong setting, just trust your ears. Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 8 The KT120 tube causes the bias window to shift much higher. On the lowest setting it will read 80 milliamps whereas the same setting would read 50 milliamps when a KT88 was used. Run the KT120’s at 80 milliamps. Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 9: Noise Check

    If everything seems satisfactory, then return the volume control the off position, and un-pause your source and slowly raise the volume to the desired level. Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 10 The switch is located here for sonic reasons. Behind the switch are the two Jensen Input Transformers that connect to the XLR jacks. Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 11 If you find yourself have unexplained trouble getting output tubes to match, or the meters dance wildly when music is played it is an indication that the front input tube should be replaced. Once replaced, the output tubes may balance up fine. Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 12: Operation

    Your amplifier comes with a pair of Jensen JT11P1 balancing transformers to cover most applications, however, any of the balancing transformers Jensen makes can be requested for custom applications in recording studio environments. Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    REMOVABLE DHC-1 SILVER TEFLON POWER CORD • SIZE: 19-1/8 " DEEP x 13-3/4 " WIDE x 8-3/4 " HIGH • NET WEIGHT: 36.8 lbs. • WARRANTY: LIFETIME TO ORIGINAL OWNER / 90 DAYS ON TUBES Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 14: Typical Application

    CMRR remains high, even when driven by high source impedances. The primary is fully balanced and its leads may be reversed to invert polarity, if required. A 30 dB magnetic shield package is standard. TYPICAL APPLICATION Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 15: Ordering Information

    Approx. Impedance Model/Size and Catalog number Models 25 & 27: 8oz (.23kg) (Ohms) Range 3-1/2” Model 25 Model 29: 11oz. (.31kg) 4-20 35022 more >> For more information, visit www.simpsonelectric.com Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 16 36000 hrs 38000 hrs 77, 90 40000 hrs Shelf Life 2000 hrs at 0V +85°C, or 30000 hrs at 0V +40°C Temperature range –40 to +85°C (Operating) -55°C to +85°C (Storage) Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 17 O W N E R S M A N U A L TECHNICAL QUESTIONS or SERVICE: DECWARE / High Fidelity Engineering Co. 75 S. Riverview Dr. East Peoria, IL 61611 309 822 5255 zen@decware.com - technical sarah@decware.com - service Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...
  • Page 18 The speed limit is 80 milliamps. Try not to go over this amount. The ideal bias setting is between 58 milliamps and 72 milliamps. Try to keep it somewhere between these two figures. Decware High Fidelity Engineering Co., East Peoria IL, USA www.decware.com...

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