ICON STEREO TUBE POWER AMPLIFIER User Manual

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  • Page 1: Power Amplifier

    STEREO TUBE POWER AMPLIFIER STEREO TUBE REAMPLIFIER USER’S MANUAL S . T . I N N O V A T O R S S O F I A 1 5 0 5 , T Z A R I C H I N A S T R .
  • Page 2 S.T.INNOVATORS ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! ....................4 General Notes ..........................7 Introduction ............................7 Performance Features ........................7 ICON Stereo Tube Power Amplifier Dimensions ................8 Installation of Tubes .........................9 • General Notes ............................... 9 • Power Output Tubes ...........................11 • Driver Tubes..............................12 • Indicator Tubes............................12 •...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 18. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 5 S.T.Innovators Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the S.T.Innovators Service Department at: S.T.Innovators, Ltd. 1 Tzarichina, Str. 1505 Sofia, Bulgaria Phone: +359 2 870 21 56 Fax: +359 2 973 37 27 ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 6 S.T.INNOVATORS STEREO TUBE POWER AMPLIFIER ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 7: General Notes

    Pin3 2 Introduction ICON is an HI-end stereo tube power amplifier with the silky-smooth sound and incredible detail that only a tube amplifier can provide. Two 100 watt high current output channels will drive any high quality loudspeaker system to its ultimate performance.
  • Page 8: Icon Stereo Tube Power Amplifier Dimensions

    S.T.INNOVATORS 4 ICON Stereo Tube Power Amplifier Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your ICON. Front View of ICON Figure 1 Rear View of ICON Figure 2 Side View of ICON Figure 3 ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 9: Installation Of Tubes

    Panel. Refer to figure 4. 2. Carefully pull out whole amplifier chsssis. 3. Orient the ICON’s chassis so the Front Side is facing you. Cut off the support strip from the Tube Box and carefully lift up the Tube Box.
  • Page 10 S.T.INNOVATORS GU50 (V5L) GU50 (V4L) GU50 (V4R) GU50 (V5R) GU19-1 (V3L) 6N1P-EV (V2L) 6N1P-VI (V1L) EM800 (V6L) EM800 (V6R) 6N1P-VI (V1R) 6N1P-EV (V2R) GU19-1 (V3R) Tube Box Figure 5 ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 11: Power Output Tubes

    S.T.INNOVATORS Figure 6 The ICON Chassis has nomenclature screened on it to specify both the circuit location and Tube type for each channel. Refer to figure 6. Note: It is extremely important to insert the Tubes in the correct location.
  • Page 12: Driver Tubes

    9. Repeat the steps 6-9 for the remaining 6N1P-VI (V1R) Tube. After installation of all tubes follow the steps: 1. Orient the ICON so the Back Side is facing you. Carefully pull in whole chassis inside the ICON’s stainless steel cover.
  • Page 13: Location And Ventilation

    The ICON can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. Adequate ventilation extends the trouble free life of the ICON. The suggested minimum space for operating the ICON is 70 cm in width, 60 cm in depth, and 60 cm in height.
  • Page 14: Tubes, Connections And Switches Location

    5, 6 – GU19-1 – driver tubes; 7, 8 – 6N1P-EV – input tubes; 9, 10 – 6N1P-VI – input tubes; 11, 12 – EM800 – indicator tubes 13 – Power Switch (3-positions: OFF, STBY (standby) and ON). ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 15 11 – power synchronization connector with preamplifier; 12 – Input 12V trigger for remote power control; 13 – Power supply connector - Connect the ICON power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to determine the correct voltage;...
  • Page 16: How To Connect For Stereo

    WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazardous live and present a risk of electric shock. 5. Rotate the ICON Power Switch on front panel to the OFF Position and connect the supplied power cord to an active AC outlet. ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 17 S.T.INNOVATORS Connect to AC Outlet Connect to AC Outlet Figure 11 – Stereo Connection ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 18: How To Operate The Icon

    Refer to figure 12. Standby Mode: The ICON amplifier SHOULD NOT BE LEFT RUNNING WHEN NOT IN USE. Unlike solid state amplifiers, tube amplifiers should be shut down when not being used. This will greatly prolong tube life. A standby mode has been provided for short-term use between listening sessions so that the amp will remain in a “warmed up“...
  • Page 19: Setting The Tubes Bias

    With the ICON amplifier the bias is set individually for each tube so that the correct operating point is assured.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Overall Dimensions (H x W x D) 250 x 475 x 520 mm (H x W x D) including feet and knob 282 x 475 x 547 mm Weight 38.7 kg ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 21: Packing Instructions

    The ICON Vacuum Tubes must be removed from the Amplifier Tube Sockets and placed into the inside openings of the foam packing material. The foam with the tubes located inside are placed into the Amplifier Tube Box and secured to the Chassis.
  • Page 22 S.T.INNOVATORS STEREO TUBE PREAMPLIFIER ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 23: General Information

    The Main AC Power going to the ICON Pre and any other Component(s) should not be applied until all the system components are connected together. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal operations.
  • Page 24: Icon Dimensions

    S.T.INNOVATORS 3 ICON Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your ICON. Front View of ICON Figure 1 Rear View of ICON 365 mm 475 mm Figure 2 Side View of ICON 410 mm 520 mm...
  • Page 25: Installation

    4 Installation The ICON Pre can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the ICON Pre is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
  • Page 26: Rear Panels Connections

    8 – Power synchronization connector with power amplifier; 9 – Output 12V trigger for remote power control; 10 – Power supply connector - Connect the ICON Pre power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to determine the correct voltage;...
  • Page 27: How To Connect The Icon Preamplifier

    S.T.INNOVATORS 7 How to Connect the ICON Preamplifier Connect to AC Outlet Connect to AC Outlet Figure 6 ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 28: How To Operate The Icon Preamplifier

    S.T.INNOVATORS 8 How to Operate the ICON Preamplifier Power On and Source Selection The Red LED inside the Power On and Source Selection Switch lights to indicate the preamplifier is Switched Off. The Blue LEDs inside the Power On and Source Selection Switch lights to indicate the preamplifier is connected to AC Power.
  • Page 29: Ventilation

    The ICON Pre can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. Adequate ventilation extends the trouble free life of the ICON Pre. The suggested minimum space for operating the ICON Pre is 70 cm in width, 60 cm in depth, and 60 cm in height.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    185-250 Volts, 50/60Hz at 110 watts Overall Dimensions (H x W x D) 200 x 475 x 520 mm (H x W x D) including feet and knob 232 x 475 x 547 mm Weight 18 kg ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 31: Packing Instructions

    Use the original shipping box and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping box or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write S.T.Innovators. Shipping Box Cover ICON Unit M6x50 (4X) Shipping Box Bottom Figure 10 ICON rev.may 2010...
  • Page 32: Icon Rev.may

    S.T.INNOVATORS Contacts: S.T.Innovators Ltd. 1, Tzarichina Str. Abcde 1505 Sofia, Bulgaria Phone: +359 2 870 21 56 Fax: +359 2 973 37 27 e-mail: st_innovators@mail.orbitel.bg www.stinnovators.com ICON rev.may 2010...

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