C anary a udio ® vacuum tube dual mono preamplifier handcrafted in california c900 owner’s manual made in usa.
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Safety instructions 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 c900 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 your favori...
Unpacking • open the shipping box. • remove the accessories that come with the unit. • grasp the underside of the preamplifiers and lift it straight out of the box. • place the preamplifiers in a safe location. Remove the packing foam and the protective plastic wrapping. • after unpacking the c900-l...
Connection steps: 1. Place the c900-l and c900-p in a rack or on a shelf. The c900-l and c900-p do not require a special rack or cabinet for installation. 2. Neatly arrange and organize wiring to and from the preamplifier and all components. Separate the ac wires from any audio cables to prevent hum...
I n p u t v o l u m e volume control: adjust the output volume to the desired level. There are 120 attenuation steps available. Input select: select the desired input signal from the 5 available inputs. The c900-l will default to the input labeled as (cd) when it is first power on. Display screen: s...
Outputs: 1 pair of xlr and 2 pair of rca outputs are available. 2 pair of rca outputs are both active at all time. There is no sonic difference between the two pair of rca outputs. Inputs: 4 pair of rca inputs and 1 pair of xlr input allow connection for up to five external sources. The c900-l will ...
Specifications model: c900 input impedance: 40,000 ohms min 110,000 ohms max output impedance: 1,200 ohms maximum gain: 10.6 db frequency response: +/- 1 db from 5 hz to 125,000 hz hum and noise: -72 db maximum output voltage before clipping: 45 volts total harmonic distortion: power consumption: 78...
Limited warranty canary audio warrants to the original purchaser that each c900 four chassis preamplifier 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 registration card...
