AUDIO ELECTRONICS Super Amp MKII Operation Manual - Operation

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OPERATION

THE BREAK-IN PERIOD

The tubes, capacitors and output transformers take approximately 100 hours of music playing to

fully settle in for peak performance. The Super Amp MKII will sound good when first out of the

box. After the first couple of hours you will notice increased depth and tighter bass. This break in

period is true with vacuum tube audio amplifiers as the tubes finish their “burn in” cycle in the

first 100 hours of use.

WARNING!

MAKE SURE THE COMPONENT IS UNPLUGGED FROM AC MAINS BEFORE SERVICING.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Super Amp MKII is designed to operate from house current mains. The design voltage is 115

VAC at 50/60 Hz. (Foreign units 230 VAC at 50/60 Hz.)

CABLES

The speaker cables from the output posts of the Super Amp MKII to the speaker system can be

any convenient length your set-up requires. Select speaker cables of sufficient size to preserve

the outstanding performance capabilities of your Super Amp MKII. Heavy gauge #16 wire is

suitable for distances up to 10 feet; #12 for 25 feet. Most audio dealers will have proper speaker

cable in stock for this purpose.

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Summary of Super Amp MKII

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Note: before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the specifi cations, proper installation and operation procedures. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new audio electronics product. Super amp mkii ster...
Page 2: Table of Contents
Table of contents 1 important safety instructions ........................................................... 2-4 welcome overview ...................................................................................................... 5 unpacking and installation ........................................
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Important safety instructions 2 warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the...
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Important safety instructions 3 14. Lightning: for added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightni...
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Important safety instructions 4 26. Fcc information for user: caution: any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ...
Page 6: Welcome
Welcome 5 overview dennis j. Had, the founder and president of cary audio design, speaks about the new audio electronics super amp mkii amplifier design. Dear audiophile friend: i am so pleased and excited about the new audio electronics super amp mkii stereo amplifier. I have spent countless hours ...
Page 7: Welcome
Welcome 6 unpacking and installation this section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your new component. Unpacking all audio electronics shipping cartons have been specially designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shippin...
Page 8: Specifications
Specifications 7 the following section describes the super amp mkii basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Basic specifications .........................................................................................................................
Page 9: Specifications
Specifications 8 the super amp mkii optional features include: • 4 – 51 ohm 3 watt triode resistors (included with initial shipment) • 4 – kt-90 output vacuum tubes • 4 – .22/600 vdc audio one oil and film coupling caps • 1 – analog 0-200 ma. Bias adjustment meter • 4 – soft shoe isolation feet • cu...
Page 10: Operation
Operation 9 your new super amp mkii is ready for operation after the speaker, interconnect cables and tubes have been installed. Signal input connection is made via the input jack on the rear of the amplifier located next to the output binding posts. The interconnect cables from the output of the pr...
Page 11: Operation
Operation 10 the break-in period the tubes, capacitors and output transformers take approximately 100 hours of music playing to fully settle in for peak performance. The super amp mkii will sound good when first out of the box. After the first couple of hours you will notice increased depth and tigh...
Page 12: Controls & Displays
Controls & displays 11 front panel power on/off switch • turn the ac power switch to the right to turn the super amp mkii on. Rear panel outputs • the 5-way speaker binding posts provide the output to the speaker system. (red = + positive, black = - negative). • bare wire, banana plugs or spade lugs...
Page 13: Controls & Displays
Controls & displays 12 caution use of any other incorrect value protection fuse can damage the unit. Caution never remove or insert the ac power line cord when the unit is turned on. Triode operation modification if you would like to have an even more lifelike performance from your super amp mkii yo...
Page 14: Service and Care
Service and care 13 care and cleaning the cabinet housing and front panel of this unit may be cleaned with a soft cloth and windex or a window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by how many hours the component is operated and by operating environment cleanliness. Deluxe paint finish...
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United states limited warranty 14 audio electronics warrants to the original united states purchaser for use in the united states that this product shall be free from defects in parts or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of the original purchase. This is a limited warrant, for the origin...