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ANARY UDIO ® Vacuum Tube Stereo Preamplifier Handcrafted in California CA-906 OWNER’S MANUAL MADE IN USA...
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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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. •...
• The time required to break in the CA-906 is approximately 30 to 50 hours. Upon completion of the break-in period you will hear an improvement in the overall sound quality of the preamplifier.
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• Please keep all packing materials for future transport of your player. Shipping the CA-906-L or CA-906-P in anything other than its original boxes may result in damage that is not covered by warranty.
CONNECTION STEPS: 1. Place the CA-906-L and CA-906-P in a rack or on a shelf. The CA-906-L and CA-906-P do not require a special rack or cabinet for installation. 2. Neatly arrange and organize wiring to and from the preamplifier and all components.
Select the desired input Adjust the output volume to signal from the 7 available the desired level. There are 225 inputs. The CA-906-L will attenuation steps available. default to the second input Power LED: (Line 02) when it is first The blue power LED power on.
DC Power Input: 7 pair of RCA inputs allow Connect to the DC power connection for up to seven output of the CA-906-P with external sources. the supplied DC cable. The CA-906-L will default to the second input (Line 02) when it is first power on.
® Using the Remote Control Unit: The infrared remote sensor is located on the front of the CA-906-L. Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. The remote control unit will operate from the remote sensor in a direct distance of approximately 6 meters, but this distance will be shortened if obstacles are present or if operated at an angle greater than 30 degree in either direction.
Hum and Noise: -72 dB Maximum Output Voltage before clipping: 45 Volts Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.01% Power Consumption: 65 Watts (true RMS) Tube Complement - CA-906-L: 4-12AX7/ECC83, Tube Complement - CA-906-P: 1-5Y3 1-6SL7 2-6V6 Dimensions - CA-906-L: 18.75” W x 14” D x 5” H...
This warranty applies only to the first end-user purchaser of a CA-906 dual mono preamplifier that is purchased and used in the United States of America and is not valid for subsequent purchasers.