Talk electronic Tornado 3.1B Power Amplifier - Manual (Page 4)

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S PECIFICATIONS T ORNADO 3.1B
Type Mono
Nominal power output 20-20k 8 ohms 200W
Input impedance 22k ohms
Input sensitivity 1V for full output
Distortion 1KHz 8Ohms <0.005%
Mains Voltage 230V or 115V AC
±
10%
Dimensions
width 440mm
height 89mm
depth 325mm (allow at least 400mm for connections)
Weight per unit unpacked 16.2kg
packed 18.0kg
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Talk Electronics’ policy of continued research and development means that the above specification may change without
notice.
The Thunder has been manufactured to conform with the protection requirements of the EC Council directive 89/336/EEC
relating to EMC by application of the following standards:
EN50081-1 1997 Emissions Standard
EN50082-1 1997 Immunity Standard
and also the requirements of the EC low voltage directive relating to electrical safety by application of the following standard
BSEN60065: 2002 Safety standard
For the purposes of testing the Thunder was used with the mains cables and high quality interconnects supplied by Merlin
Cables. Compliance with the above standards can only be made if the unit is installed as per this manual and using the
correct cables.
*Guarantee: 3 Years return to dealer.
To help us provide you with the most efficient service please return your guarantee card promptly. Your CD player is
guaranteed against manufacturing and component defects for a period of 3 years. The guarantee does not cover and
damage caused by accident, misuse, neglect or through incorrect installation, adjustment or repair by unauthorised
personnel or the cost of collecting the Thunder from you and returning it to the dealer. The above does not effect your
statutory rights as a consumer.
E & OE. Due to our policy of continued development we reserve the right to change the specifications at any time.
*Upon return of Guarantee Card
P ROTECTION M ODE
I NTERNAL FUSES
If for any reason these are found to have blown or
the red LED on the front panel will not illuminate
within 20 seconds of power up, then the protection
circuits have identified a possible fault condition. The
amplifier should immediately be switched off and
returned to your dealer or distributor for examination.
There are no user serviceable parts in your power
amplifier. Units contain lethal voltages, so only
qualified personnel should service your amplifier.
H INTS AND T IPS
Although you can stack a Tornado power amplifier
with a pre-amplifier and other components, your
system will not perform at its best if you do. The
power supply in the amplifier can induce hum into
sensitive components.
When using a Tornado with our Hurricane pre-
amplifier we recommend that you place the units
side by side or arrange them on separate shelves of
a system rack, separated by about 15cm. Keep your
turntable, if you are using one, as far away as
possible from the power amplifier.
Don’t be tempted to take a little look inside the
amplifier: there’s nothing very exciting to see and
there are some dangerous voltages floating about
inside its case. Similarly, do not try to modify or
“improve” the design with the latest audiophile fad
components. We know what we are doing and we
chose the most appropriate components for this
design. We certainly will not repair the amplifier
under guarantee if you’ve been fiddling with it!
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