Summary of Contents for Dynamic 2040
- Page 1 2040 MODEL: Player’s Manual Serial number: ____________ Purchase date: ____________...
- Page 2 “juice” from the 2040. In choosing Dynamic, you join the ranks of a small but growing group of discerning musicians who choose to go beyond the mundane in search of extraordinary sound.
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Page 3: Front Panel Controls
SERIES SERIES TREM TREM BOOST BOOST DANGER DANGER DYNAMIC AMPLIFIERS BY DMT DYNAMIC AMPLIFIERS BY DMT HI VOLTAGE HI VOLTAGE HAND-CRAFTED IN U.S.A. HAND-CRAFTED IN U.S.A. INSIDE INSIDE CLEAN: Preamplifier gain control. This is a three-way switch. This controls the level of signal hitting the power amp at the Phase Inverter (PI). - Page 4 TREMOLO: FREQUENCY & INTENSITY: This popular retro-feature is presented here with the typical frequency and intensity controls, what is unusual, is the degree of intensity it will adjust to, and the extreme range from slow to fast frequency that can be selected. This effect is foot-switchable from a jack in the back panel. REVERB Mix &...
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Page 5: Rear Panel Features
Bottom: Half-power, or 50% of the tubes’ rated output in this amp. For example, the 2040 is sold with EL34 output tubes. In this amp, the rating for these tubes is 40Watts, so the switch would deliver 40, 5 and 20 watts, top position to bottom with these tubes. - Page 6 The toggle switch should be flipped up in case of an 8N load or down in case of a 4N load. With Dynamic amplifiers and extension cabs, the loudspeakers themselves are normally 8N each. So with one speaker driver, the switch should be flipped up.
- Page 7 TUBE CHART V7: GZ34 (Rectifier) EL34, 6L6, 6V6 (Power Tubes) V6/V5: V4: 12AX7 (Phase Inverter) V3: 12AU7 (Reverb, send & recovery) V2: 12AX7 (Tremolo send & recovery) V1: 12AX7 (Preamp gain) Note: The power tube options allow for use of three, and possibly more output tube types.
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Page 8: Preamp Tubes
(The line that divides the two is the crossover line). If less output power is desired, use a 12AT7 instead. Your Dynamic 2040 is so named because it can produce Output Tubes: conservatively rated outputs ranging from 20Watts to 40 Watts, depending on which of three types of tubes are used (and how good they are. - Page 9 At Dynamic, we are more concerned with reliability and consistency knowing that a good circuit will sound good with most tubes it was designed for.
- Page 10 SETTING BIAS It is always preferable to have a qualified tech work on your amplifier, who would probably use a ‘scope and tone generator for best results. However, if you have the skill and inclination to DIY, follow these instructions. TOOLS: Digital multimeter, small screwdriver.
- Page 11 Vacuum tubes, however, are guaranteed for 30 days from the date of purchase. At Dynamic, we test all tubes to high standards, however, as we do not have control over quality beyond that of in-house testing, the warranty must follow our suppliers’...
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Page 12: Special Features
Dynamic 2040 Specifications Build Quality • Aluminum, 1.25” welded and anodized chassis. • Handmade fiberglass turret board, hand populated and wired. • Custom wound transformers. • Custom solid pine, finger joined cabinets & birch baffle, with high-grade coverings and hardware.
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