Audio Note P3 Silver Owner's Information

Summary of P3 Silver

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    P3 silver stereo power amplifier owner’s information.

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    1) important safety information 2) ce declaration of conformity disposal power requirements 3) introduction 4) overview 5) unpacking and installation 6) valve installation 8) connection 10) operation 11) technical specifications 12) warranty information 13) contact information contents.

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    S uch replacement must only be carried out by a qualified service technician. Do not attempt to replace any fuses without first disconnecting the unit from the mains electricity supply. ! Important safety information ! Risk of shock or electrocution! Internal operating voltages are lethal! Do not re...

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    Power requirements power requirements for electrical equipment vary depending on your geographical location. Please ensure that your unit meets the power requirements in your area. The power requirement for your unit is marked on the serial number plate, located on the rear panel. If you are in doub...

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    Thank you for purchasing this audio note (uk) product. With the correct care it should give you many years of pleasure and enjoyment. Please take the time to read all of the information in this manual before connecting your new component to an electrical supply or your system, to ensure both your sa...

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    Congratulations on your purchase of the audio note (uk) p3 silver stereo power amplifier. It is a pure class a singled ended amplifier that uses the highly regarded 300b direct heated triode valve, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs. I...

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    Please take care when unpacking your p3 silver amplifier. Choose a clean, clear location to unpack it, and be aware that the amplifier is very heavy; before attempting to unpack or lift the unit, check the weight and if necessary use more than one person so that it can be moved safely and easily. We...

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    The amplifier is shipped without several of its valves installed. It is necessary to install the valves before operation. It is essential that the valves are installed correctly or serious damage that is not covered by the warranty will result. We recommend that your dealer perform this procedure fo...

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    You should find the following valves: - 2 x 300b output valves 1 x 5u4gb rectifier valve once again, please understand that it is absolutely vital these valves are fitted correctly . Looking from the front of the amplifier install the 300b valves first. Inspect a 300b and you will notice that two of...

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    Line inputs being a stereo power amplifier, the p3 silver is fitted with a single pair or rca / single ended inputs. Looking from behind the amplifier, they are located at the lower right hand side of the rear panel. They are marked „r‟ for the right channel input and „l‟ for the left channel input....

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    Once all the connections are completed and checked, ensure that the volume control of your preamplifier / source is at the minimum setting. Turn on all components in the signal chain before the p3 silver; it should always be the last component to be switched on, and the first to be switched off. Tur...

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    Technical specifications input impedance input sensitivity maximum output channel balance valve complement unit weight shipping weight (original packaging) unit dimensions shipping dimensions (original packaging) mains input mains fuse max. Power consumption note 100 kohm 450mv for full output 8 wat...

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    Audio note (uk) warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the original date of purchase from an appointed audio note (uk) dealer, and agrees to cover the cost of parts and associated labour required to correct such defects, subject to terms & condi...

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    Audio note (uk) limited viscount house star road, star trading estate partridge green west sussex rh13 8ra united kingdom tel: +44 (0)1273 830 800 fax: +44 (0)1273 731 498 e-mail: info@audionote.Co.Uk contact information if in the future your audio note (uk) product requires servicing, or if you req...