VAC Phi 300 User Manual
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CAUTION
THE AMPLIFIER AND POWER SUPPLY CONTAIN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT REMOVE THE
BOTTOM PLATES OR CHASSIS COVERS. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE CHASSIS. DO
NOT OPERATE THE UNITS IF THEY ARE WET.
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. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE TUBE COVERS BE LEFT IN PLACE AT ALL
TIMES.
THE TUBE COVERS WILL BECOME HOT IN NORMAL OPERATION. DO NOT SET OR SPRAY ANYTHING
ON THEM.
THE AMPLIFIER AND POWER SUPPLY ARE HEAVY. IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE ASSISTANCE IN
UNPACKING, MOVING, AND SETTING UP. BE SURE TO USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES TO AVOID
BACK STRAIN AND INJURY. BE CERTAIN TO INSTALL IT IN A SECURE LOCATION FROM WHICH IT CAN
NOT FALL OR TIP OVER.
INDEX
Introduction
Unpacking & Assembly
Installation
Input connectors
Operation
Feedback
Triode & Ultra-Linear Modes
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Installing New Output Tubes
Biasing & Checking Output Tube Condition
Replacement of Low Level Tubes
Care Of Chassis
Tips and Advice
A Word About Tubes in General
Output Tubes
Low Level Tubes
Impedance Matching
Grounding
Tuning Your System
Specifications
Footnotes
Warranty & Registration Form