Anacon TUBEWONDER User Manual

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WELCOME to TUBEWONDER!

Now, what does one write as an introduction to a User Manual?

The usual blah-bragging-blah stuff?

Well, TUBEWONDER is an unusual amplifier.

Period.

All I'd like to say is:

I wish you a lot of fun with your new TUBEWONDER amplifier.

It's simply a great amp. I know. I had a lot of fun building it.

About this Manual. Please read it.

There's some useful info that might come handy.

In short, set all knobs at 12 o'clock; try different footswitch combinations.

Twiddle the knobs to FREE YOUR TONE.

Forget the amp and just make music!

Most important: have fun!

Give me a call - I'd like to hear you smile.

Aleksander Niemand – Amp Creator Extraordinaire

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Page 1 Period. All I’d like to say is: I wish you a lot of fun with your new TUBEWONDER amplifier. It’s simply a great amp. I know. I had a lot of fun building it. About this Manual. Please read it.
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
• Fuses: Replace ONLY with IEC127 (5 x 20 mm) type and rated fuse for best and safe operation! © 2006, 2007 ANACON Technology...
Page 3: Mains Connection
IMPORTANT ADVICE ON SAFETY! READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR LATER USE! This apparatus has been built by ANACON Technology in conformance with IEC/EN 60065 and left the factory in safe working condition. To maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, the user must follow advice and warning comments found in the operating instructions.
Page 4: Installation Site
To protect the apparatus during bad weather or when left unattended for prolonged periods, the mains plug must be disconnected. This prevents the unit being damaged by lightning and power surges in the AC mains supply. © 2006 ANACON Technology...
Page 5 Make sure the casters are SECURED as in photo below on the right PREVENT ACCIDENTAL TOPPLING: !WRONG! CORRECT BRAKES ENGAGED DO NOT ROLL THE CAB ACROSS FLOORS ETC WITH AMP HEAD ON TOP. CARRY THE AMP SEPARATELY. © 2006 ANACON Technology...
Page 7: Description Of Controls
Page 7 of 22 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS All controls will be described in sequential order following the preamplifier block diagram: © 2006 ANACON Technology...
Page 8: Input Sensitivity Switch
• 2/3, mostly even harmonics in the distortion spectrum • 3/2, mostly odd harmonics in the distortion spectrum The difference between these 2 switch positions is most audible when playing with moderate DRIVE and GAIN levels in the range of clean/dirty to © 2006 ANACON Technology...
Page 9 Toggle switch below BASS control: see HP filter section further down. BASS BASS control acts on a frequency band centered on 150Hz and leaves the lowest frequencies below about 70Hz unaffected. This allows emphasizing the bass range without boosting the lowest rumble. © 2006 ANACON Technology...
Page 10 MIDDLE Most of the tone character and color is determined by the midrange and treble. TUBEWONDER’s MIDDLE EQ-section has 3 switched mid frequencies and a dual function HIGH-CUT filter in addition to the TREBLE control.
Page 11 HIGHCUT filter that affects the mixed signal. This is a tone balance type of control: • “-0+” - flat frequency response • “-5” - low-boost/high-cut • “+5” - low-cut/high-boost Boost/cut turnover frequency 700Hz Boost/cut range: +/- 8db © 2006 ANACON Technology...
Page 12 Page 12 of 22 FX LOOP The Tubewonder is fitted with an active cross fade parallel/serial effects loop. The loop can also be used for purposes other than connecting outboard effects units to the amplifier. See lower right corner of the preamp block diagram on page 7.
Page 13 LOOP: Turns the FX loop ON/OFF; can be used as Lead/Solo boost, see description of the FX LOOP. NOTE: With Footswitch Pedal UNPLUGGED from the amplifier following functions remain activated: BOOST, DRIVE and REVERB. LOOP will be inactive in bypass mode. © 2006 ANACON Technology...
Page 14 • Flip the POWER switch to OFF position • Remember to check loudspeaker connection before turning the power back on. It is advisable to put the amplifier in STANDBY mode during intermissions, food breaks etc. © 2006 ANACON Technology...
Page 15: Important Note
TUBE PLACEMENT The Tubewonder is shipped from factory with tubes removed and packed in a separate box. Your dealer will have installed the tubes and checked the amp prior to delivering the amplifier to you.
Page 16 POWER TUBES. When do you need to check/adjust bias? Your Tubewonder was properly adjusted at time of final test with nominal mains voltage and should not need any adjustments. It has also been checked by your dealer who installed the tubes upon delivery. The amp was delivered with the tubes that were used during final test and burn-in.
Page 17 Take a new bias level reading every few minutes and at the end of warming up period make final fine adjustments of both Bias Level and Balance. BIAS VALUE RANGE FOR 7591A TUBES: SILICON RECTIFIER 25-30 TUBE (GZ34) 30-35 © 2006 ANACON Technology...
Page 18: Delivery Check
Page 18 of 22 DELIVERY CHECK Detailed test/measurements report is archived at ANACON Technology Model Manufacture date Serial No Power Transformer Rectifier Output Transformer Power Tubes Phase Inverter Preamp Reverb Driver Reverb Tank Pre-wired Mains Voltage OUPUT POWER Tube rectifier...
Page 19 Foot Switch Pedal gain stage boost ON/OFF gain stage “DRIVE” ON/OFF Reverb ON/OFF FX Loop ON/OFF Accessories: Padded 3 layer With 2 side pockets No pockets on speaker cabinet cover protective covers © 2006 ANACON Technology...
Page 20: Warranty
Manual’s operating and safety instructions, application errors, misuse, accident, neglect, or as the result of a repair or service not carried out by ANACON Technology or an authorized dealer or as the result of normal wear. the serial number of the device has been removed, defaced, or in any •...
Page 21 Page 21 of 22 In the event of a warranty service, ANACON Technology reserves the right to repair defective devices before providing a replacement. Warranty repairs: • Consult your dealer or ANACON Technology to obtain RA (Return Authorization) before sending the product for warranty repair.
Page 22: Product Registration
Address 1________________________________________________________ Address 2________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________________________________ ZIP/Postal Code_________________________________________________ Country_________________________________________________________ Phone___________________________________________________________ E-mail_____________________________@____________________________ Website WWW._________________________________________________ TUBEWONDER Model __________________________________________ Serial No:_______________________________________________________ Date of Purchase________________________________________________ Place of purchase/Dealer________________________________________ I have read and understood Safety Instructions included in the User Manual. Signature__________________________Date_________________________ © 2006 ANACON Technology...