Thermionic Culture THE CULTURE VULTURE SUPER 15 Stereo Valve Distortion User Manual
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unlikely to be a problem in the 1st 12 months. If you want
to be sure, you can replace it with the common ECC82
(12AU7) with very slightly degraded results. Spares can be
obtained fr
om
Thermionic Culture Ltd.
Input valves can be replaced individually but “distortion”
valves should be replaced in matched pairs. Your test
report will show the type number of the valve fitted at the
factory. To save recalibration, order the same type number
from Thermionic Culture Ltd.
Valve complement (equivalents in brackets, nearest 1st):
Input:
2 x 5654 (M8100, 5591, EF95)
Distortion: 2 x 5725 (M8196, 6AS6)
Output:
1 x 5963 (ECC82, 12AU7)
5.2 Operating voltage / Fuse
The Culture Vulture Super 15 Edition is switch selectable to
operate from either 230V or 115V 50/60Hz AC mains
supply.
NOTE: Mains fuses may be replaced in accordance with
the following table:
Operating Voltage
Fuse Rating
115V
T500mA 20mm type
230V
T250mA 20mm type