C anary a udio ® vacuum tube preamplifier handcrafted in california ca-900 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-900 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. • remove the owner’s manual and other accessories from the packing box. • grasp the underside of the preamplifier and lift it straight out of the box. • place the preamplifier in a safe location. Remove the packing foam and the protective plastic wrapping. • afte...
Connection steps 1. Place the ca-900 in a rack or on a shelf. The ca-900 does 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 or other unwanted no...
C anary a udio ® va c u u m t u b e p r e a m p l i f i e r handcrafted in california ca-900 input select line - 1 line - 2 cd - 2 cd - 1 power 3 2 1 7 8 9 6 4 5 0 10 volume front panel controls power switch: power on and off the ca-900. Volume control: adjust the output volume. Input selector: sele...
L r input audio out l r cd-1 cd-2 line-1 line-2 ac power in warning: lethal voltages within. Do not operate with cover off. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Gnd c anary a udio ® va c u u m tu b e p r e a m p l i f i e r handcrafted in california 1 2 fuse and fuseholder: the fuseholder drawer ...
Specifications model: ca-900 input impedance: 80,000 ohms min 100,000 ohms max output impedance: 1,600 ohms maximum gain: 22 db frequency response: +/- 1 db from 12 hz to 42,000 hz hum and noise: -90 db below 1.0 vrms maximum output voltage before clipping: 14 vrms, 10k load total harmonic distortio...
Limited warranty canary audio warrants to the original purchaser that each ca-900 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 and mail i...
