C anary a udio ® el34 stereo power amplifiers handcrafted in california ca-100 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 ca-100 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 favo...
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. Place the ca-100 in a rack, on a shelf or on the floor. 2. Turn off any associated components prior to connecting the ca-100. This minimizes the chance of momentary electrical surges disturbing your system. 3. Neatly arrange and organize wiring to and from the evolution amplifier...
Diagram 1.1 overview of ca-100 v12 v11 v10 v9 v4 v3 v2 v1 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 corresponding socket. Refer ...
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 el34 / 6ca7 tubes,...
Specifications model: ca-100 rated power output : 80 watts rms ( sensitivity: 0.53 vrms (80 w output, 1khz) input impedance: 470,000 ohms frequency response: +/- 1 db from 10 hz to 40,000 hz total harmonic distortion: signal-to-noise ratio : -78 db below 1 watt damping factor: 16 power consumption: ...
Limited warranty canary audio warrants to the original purchaser that each ca-100 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 registration c...
