ValveTrain Amplification Saratoga User Manual - page 5
ValveTrain Amplification
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ValveTrain Saratoga
Technical Info
Power Requirement:
120 A.C. (Alternating Current) – Grounded Outlet
Fuse:
2 AMP Slo-Blo MAINS on the back of the Chassis.
500mA (1/2A) Slo-Blo High Voltage on the back of the Chassis.
Power Output:
Approximately 16 Watts R.M.S
Tuber Order:
Numbered 1 through 4 from RIGHT to LEFT as you look at the back of
the amplifier.
Preamp Tube:
12AX7 in position 1.
Alternatives (Position 1 Only): any 12AX7, 12AY7, 12AT7 or 5751
Phase Splitter:
12AX7 in position 2.
Power Tube:
6V6GT – These tubes are located in position 3 and 4.
Rectifier Tube:
5Y3GT in position 5
Speaker Output Load:
4. 8 or 16 ohms.
Speaker Outputs:
There are 3 speaker jacks located on the back of the chassis. The
internal speaker should be plugged into the 8 ohm jack for normal use.
The 4 ohm jack can be used to power a single 4 ohm speaker or a pair
of 8 ohm speakers.
The total recommended load for the amplifier is 8 Ohms. The amps
should operate without damage at 4, 8 or 16 Ohms.
Never run the amplifier without a speaker load connected
Speaker:
Eminence Wizard 12” speaker at 8 ohms. (Combo Only)
Tricks & Recommendations
#1
Learn to use the Volume control on your guitar…
Back it down to cleanup the signal and get clean, shimmering tones.
Open it up to get a more distorted tone…
#2
The Tone control has a fairly wide response. Start with the control at 7 and then play around to find your
favorite tones.
#3
Enjoy!!