Summary of Dream Weaver 112
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U s e r s g u i d e 1 1 2 c o m b o & h e a d ™.
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2 your 3rd power amplifier is a professional musical instrument amplifier. The information contained herein is current at the time of publication. However, specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • read these instructions. • keep these instructions. • heed all warnings. • follow a...
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3 ™ thank you for choosing 3rd power as an integral component of your mu- sical journey. Music is a thrilling blend of tone, atti- tude and technique. When the right combination occurs, magic happens and it’s experienced by everyone. I’ve had the extraordinary privilege of performing music for 30 ye...
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4 s p e c i a l f e a t u r e s : • hand-built and hand-wired in the usa • dual channel all-tube design • selectable 38 w /18 w el34 power amp section • hybridmaster-plus™ volume management technology • american channel 12ax7 preamp triode topology with volume, bass and treble controls plus tweed/bl...
Page 5: Power Switch (1)
5 preparing to operate your dream weaver™ make certain that all connections are made prior to operating your dream weaver™ amplifier including power cable, speaker connection, instrument cable and instrument connection. Make certain that all tubes are installed. Power switch (1) the power switch, wh...
Page 6: Input Jack (4)
6 input jack (4) the input jack is where you connect instrument level signals. Jump jack (5) the jump jack allows you to split your guitar’s signal and route it to the other channel. While you’re at it, you can even patch in your favorite effects pedals for more tonal options. Tweed/blonde switch (6...
Page 7: Input Jack (10)
7 input jack (10) the input jack is where you connect instrument level signals. Jump jack (11) the jump jack allows you to split your guitar’s signal and route it to the other channel. While you’re at it, you can even patch in your favorite effects pedals for more tonal options. Orange glow switch (...
Page 8: Ac Input (17)
8 ac input (17) the ac input socket (type iec grounded) is a required connection for operating your amplifier at 120v (standard usa household electrical power). Mains fuse (18) the mains fuse requires a 2 amp fast-acting fuse. This fuse protects your amplifier from volt- age peaks from your power ou...
Page 9: 16-Ohm Speaker Output (20)
9 16-ohm speaker output (20) the 16-ohm speaker output is provided for connecting your amplifier to standard 16 ohm speaker cabinet. 8-ohm speaker output (21) the 8-ohm speaker output is provided for connecting your amplifier to single 8-ohm speaker, such as the internal speaker for the combo unit. ...
Page 10: Hybridmaster-Plus™ (23)
10 hybridmaster-plus™ (23) the hybridmaster-plus system allows you to set the overall volume level of the amplifier in- dependent of the volume and tone settings established on the front panel. The system consists of a “venue” switch and the hybridmaster control. Use the switch to toggle between ful...
Page 11: Chamber One (25)
11 switchback™ 112 design concept the dream weaver 112 combo version features our patent-pending triangular speaker enclo- sure design. This design produces an outstanding sound-field unattainable with typical speaker enclosures with some very important additional benefits. Basically, we’ve embedded...
Page 12: Low Frequency Roll-Off
12 what can i do with a switchback™ cabinet? The switchback cabinet design allows you to go from closed (28) to open back (29) opera- tion. The sound quality of the open back mode is wide and room-filling while the sound of the closed back mode is focussed and punchy. Low frequency roll-off closed-b...
Page 13: Bias Adjustment
13 tube layout and requirements: v1 and v3: jj 12ax7 (preamp) v4: sovtek 12ax7lps (phase inverter) v5 and v6: mullard “reissue” el34 output tubes bias adjustment your dream weaver comes from the factory biased for el34 tubes. Bias adjustments are not intended to be user-serviceable. Attempting to ad...
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14 l i m i t e d w a r r a n t y thank you for choosing 3rd power amplification. 3rd power takes great pride in producing high-quality tube amplifiers and speaker cabinets. Each product is thoroughly tested prior to shipment. The dream weaver™ is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from d...
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