C anary a udio ® 300b mono blocks power amplifier handcrafted in california reference one owner’s manual made in usa.
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Safety instuctions power source: • the unit should be connected to an ac power source of the proper rated voltage. • never replace the power supply’s line fuse with the one of incorrect characteristics. Ac cord protection: • do not defeat the grounding or polarization feature of the ac cord. • make ...
Proper care break-in period: • as with most audio components, the reference one requires a “break-in” period. During this period the internal components will stabilize and reach their normal operating parameters. There are no special procedures required for this break-in period, just listening to yo...
Unpacking • open the shipping boxes and remove the top layer of foam. • remove the owner’s manual and other accessories from the packing box. • grasp the underside of the amplifier and lift it straight out of the packing box. (2 people needed) • place the amplifier in a safe location. Remove the pro...
Connection steps 1. Due to the heavy weight of the units, we strongly recommend that the reference one should be placed on the ground. 2. Turn off any associated components prior to connecting the reference one. This minimizes the chance of momentary electrical surges disturbing your system. 3. Neat...
Diagram 1.1 overview of reference one v12 v9 v5 v6 v7 v8 v10 v11 v1 v2 v3 v4 tubes installation be sure the amplifier is off before installing any tubes. Avoid touching the tubes with bare hands to prevent skin oils from depositing on the glass surface of the tubes. Insert each tube in the correspon...
Tube biasing bias voltage applied to the grids of the power tubes in the output stage should be checked from time to time to keep these tubes operation at the optimum operating point. A properly biased power tube will have a longer life. To check and adjust the bias voltage of the 300b tubes, simply...
Specifications model: reference one rated power output: 80 watts rms input sensitivity: 0.53 volts for full output input impedance: 470,000 ohms frequency response: +/- 1 db from 8 hz to 80,000 hz total harmonic distortion: 10w output: 50w output: 80w output: signal-to-noise ratio: -100 db below 80 ...
Limited warranty canary audio warrants to the original purchaser that each reference one mono block power amplifier is free of manufacturing defects for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. To receive this warranty, the original purchaser must complete the enclosed warranty registr...
