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Summary of Contents for CANARY AUDIO 300B
- Page 1 ANARY UDIO ® 300B Mono Blocks Power Amplifier Handcrafted in California Reference One OWNER’S MANUAL MADE IN USA...
- Page 2 Dear Customer: Please allow us to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this CANARY AUDIO product. We strongly recommend that you carefully study the Safety Instructions before attempting to operate the unit. After you have finished reading the instructions, please save this manual for future reference.
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Page 3: Safety Instuctions
SAFETY INSTUCTIONS Power Source: • The unit should be connected to an AC power source of the proper rated voltage. • Never replace the power supply’s line fuse with the one of incorrect characteristics. AC Cord Protection: • Do not defeat the grounding or polarization feature of the AC cord. •... -
Page 4: Proper Care
PROPER CARE Break-in Period: • As with most audio components, the REFERENCE ONE requires a “break-in” period. During this period the internal components will stabilize and reach their normal operating parameters. There are no special procedures required for this break-in period, just listening to your favorite music will accomplish this task all by itself. - Page 5 UNPACKING • Open the shipping boxes and remove the top layer of foam. • Remove the owner’s manual and other accessories from the packing box. • Grasp the underside of the amplifier and lift it straight out of the packing box. (2 People Needed) •...
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Page 6: Connection Steps
CONNECTION STEPS 1. Due to the heavy weight of the units, we strongly recommend that the Reference One should be placed on the ground. 2. Turn off any associated components prior to connecting the Reference One. This minimizes the chance of momentary electrical surges disturbing your system. - Page 7 The 300B tubes are inserted into sockets designated as V5 to V12. Pay extra attention to the tube pins and socket holes for these tubes. Identify the two larger pins and align the pins with the two larger holes on the socket.
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Page 8: Tube Biasing
5. Turn on the multimeter. Select the section for measuring up to 20V DC. 6. Start from the 300B - V5, insert the positive test lead into the RED bias test point and the negative test lead into the WHITE bias test point. -
Page 9: Specifications
-100 dB below 80 Watts Damping Factor: Power Consumption: 380 Watts (true RMS) Output Impedance: 4, 8 Ohm Tube Complement (per channel): 8-300B, 3-6SN7GTB, 1-6SL7 Dimensions (per channel): 17” W x 30.5” D x 11” H Net Weight (per channel): 140 lbs. -
Page 10: Limited Warranty
To receive this warranty, the original purchaser must complete the enclosed Warranty Registration Card and mail it to Canary Audio within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Canary Audio will then validate the warranty to the original purchaser.