Jasmine Concerto KT88-PP Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Tube Integrated Amplifier

Summary of Concerto KT88-PP

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    Jasmine concerto kt88-pp tube integrated amplifier owner’s manual j a s m i n e t u b e a m p s.

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    Safety precautions _______________ to get the best performance from your jasmine kt88-pp tube integrated amplifier, and for your own safety, please read and follow these important safety instructions: never place the jasmine kt88-pp tube integrated amplifier near heat sources such as radiators, fire...

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    Contents _______________________ a brief of jasmine the design philosophy of jasmine unpacking the accessory kit installing tubes choosing a location for the jasmine amplifier connecting to ac power connecting to the signal source connecting to the speakers before power on the amplifier choosing you...

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    Introduction _______________________ all of us at jasmine would like to offer thanks and congratulations to you for purchasing the jasmine kt88-pp tube integrated amplifier. We sincerely believe that your jasmine kt88-pp tube integrated amplifier is an intelligent purchase decision that will bring y...

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    Installation _______________________ this section includes information on how to unpack and position your jasmine kt88-pp tube integrated amplifier. After carefully unpacking your jasmine kt88-pp tube integrated amplifier, inspect for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is fo...

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    The sound quality of all high-performance digital and analog components can be degraded by vibration. Although the jasmine kt88-pp tube amplifier uses some of the most advanced noise-reduction circuitry available, it too will benefit from any efforts taken to reduce vibration. For best performance, ...

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    Connections _______________________ this section provides instructions to connect the jasmine kt88-pp tube amplifier to the rest of your music system. Below is an illustration of the jasmine kt88-pp tube amplifier rear panel, showing all inputs and outputs. Right sp voltage mode left sp terminals sw...

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    The 115v mode is suitable for using in 110 ~ 120v voltage environment. Break-in and warm-up careful listeners will notice that the sound of the jasmine kt88-pp tube amplifier improves steadily after the unit is powered-up. A new unit will undergo more dramatic changes when power is applied for the f...

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    Operation _______________________ this section describes how to operate the jasmine kt88-pp tube amplifier. To make sure the volume switch is turned to the minimum position before you turn on the power switch ! Please power on your signal source devices before turn on your jasmine kt88-pp tube ampli...

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    How to adjust bias-voltage_____________ after you exchange the power tubes ( like 6550, kt88 ), you have to adjust the bias-voltage again. The recommended bias-voltage is 0.50v ! Never over 0.52v, will cause the power tube burned down. The lifetime of vacuum tube depend on the quality and used hours...

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    1. Before power on the jasmine kt88-pp, be sure the speaker cables are connected! 2. Carefully turn on the power switch, waiting for 5 minutes till the tubes warmed up. 3. Using a multi-meter, setting to direct voltage 20v model 4. Finding out the adjusting switchs here is it ! Step two: power on th...

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    1. Connecting the negative pole of the multi-meter to the zero ohm speaker terminal, and find out the test point behind each kt88 tube. Ne ga tive pole te st point 2. Using a small screw-driver to slowly adjust the adjust switcher, till the test voltage reach the 0.45v h l repeating the steps above ...

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    Warranty _______________________ jasmine warrants that jasmine products shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for: one year for parts and labor, except tubes the warranty period begins at the date of retail sale by an authorized jasmine dealer and is subject to the following requir...

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    Specifications _______________________ output power: 50w x 2 tubes used: 4 x kt88 , 4 x 12au7 input impedance: 100k ohm output impedance: 4 , 8 ohm input ports: 3 sets of rca s/n: > 90db freq. Response: 6hz ~ 45khz ( +/-1.5db ) thd: voltage model: 110 ~120v / 50~60hz or 220 ~ 240v/ 50~60hz net weigh...