VAC Auricle Mk II Amplifier User Manual
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY NOTES
1.
TUBES BECOME HOT IN USE, AND CAN CAUSE INJURY. DO NOT EXPOSE
CHASSIS TO MOISTURE. DO NOT PLUG INTO AN AC SOURCE UNTIL ALL
CONNECTIONS ARE COMPLETED.
Note: A tube cage is available as an option. When fitted, DO NOT REMOVE TUBE
COVER UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF FOR 5 MINUTES.
2.
Complete all signal (interconnect and speaker cable) connections before connecting
the AC cord to the wall outlet and turning the unit on. Similarly, always turn the
amplifier off and remove the AC power cord before detaching cabling. Failure to
observe this sequence can result in damage to the amplifier, speakers or associated
components.
3.
Allow one (1) minute for warm up before commencing playback.
4.
THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT REMOVE
THE BOTTOM COVER. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE
CHASSIS. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNITS IF THEY ARE WET.
5.
VACUUM TUBES BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS.
NEVER TOUCH A TUBE WHEN THE UNIT IS ON. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL
MINUTES FOR THE TUBES TO COOL DOWN AFTER THE UNIT IS
SWITCHED OFF. FOR THIS REASON THE TOP CAGE SHOULD ALWAYS BE
LEFT SECURELY IN PLACE.
6.
The Auricle is heavy. Please exercise caution in lifting the unit, and take care to
install Auricle securely in a sturdy, well designed stand so that it will not fall or tip
over (this could cause serious, possibly fatal injury).