TALK Tornado 2.2 Stereo Power Amp Manual
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1. The use of litz or goertz type cables may cause your amplifier to overheat under certain cir cumstances These are best avoided REAR PANEL A diagram can be found on page 6 of this manual MAINS CONNECTIONS The Tornado s mains switch is fitted on the left of the rear panel when viewed from the rear Use this to switch off the amplifier completely Next to it is an IEC socket into which the supplied mains lead fits If an internal fuse should blow i e the blue LED will not illuminate when the amplifier is not hot but plugged in and switched on then the amplifier should be returned to your dealer for examination Any replace ment should only be of an identical type The amplifier whilst powered ON will be warm to the touch even as idle due to the class A quiescent current flowing in the output stage This is perfectly normal INPUT CONNECTIONS The input sockets for the Tornado are either RCA phono or XLR balanced Connect your pre am plifier s main audio outputs to these Use the rear mounted switch to select the input type that you have connected to The switch points towards the input selected Left and right are clearly marked see rear panel diagram SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Gold plated 5 way binding posts are provided for your speakers The red terminal is the positive con nection and the black terminal is negative If you use bare cables or spade terminals that require clamping in the binding posts b2. Talk Electronics Tornado 2 2 Stereo Power Amp User Manual TALK ELECTRONICS THE OLD BARN HIGHER Park FARM HALEBOURNE LANE CHOBHAM SuRREY GU24 8SL TeL 44 0 8456 123388 info talkelectronics com www talkelectronics com 1 Tornado User Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Talk Electronics Tornado power amplifier We are confident that it will provide you with many years of musical enjoyment and reliable service However please take the time to read this guide thoroughly before using the amplifier It explains how to install and connect it and suggests how to ensure that you always enjoy its optimum performance UNPACKING LIST Power amplifier Instruction manual AC power cord Guarantee card NOTE We recommend that the supplied AC power cord is replaced with a high quality Merlin Cables power cord for best results Please be aware that this unit is not supplied with interconnects and we recommend the use of the Merlin series of interconnect cables INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS How TO SITE AND CONNECT YOUR TORNADO POWER AMPLIFIER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE AND SAFE OPERATION Please unpack your amplifier carefully and position it on a stable level surface close to a mains socket Before attempting to connect it into your system please read this manual carefully The Tornado will perform well when placed on a cof fee table or bookshelf but if you wish to achieve the best performance we suggest you plac
3. Trying to squeeze two or three individual cables into a bind ing post will give a poor connection that will degrade sound quality 3 It increases the likelinood of wiring one or more of the speaker drive units out of phase by reversing its connections 4 It invites accidents through wires breaking free and shorting the amplifi er s output FRONT PANEL Although there are no front panel controls Connect ing the mute link cable between your Hurricane pre amplifier if you have one will operate internal relays that connect the audio signal to the loudspeakers when the mute button on the Hurricane s front panel is pressed once To un mute press it a second time It does not connect the mains supply to the amplifier the actual mains power switch is on the rear panel If you do not have a Hurricane pre amplifier then the Tornado will un mute itself automatically a few sec onds after being powered on Leaving the mains supply permanently connected and silencing the amplifier with the Hurricane s mute switch means the Tornado will deliver optimum per formance immediately it is brought out of its stand by state When the amplifier s output is muted the red indica tor light on the front panel extinguishes PROTECTION INTERNAL 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
4. e it on a spe cialist hi fi support There are many suitable designs available which your dealer will be happy to advise you about Position the amplifier so that it will not be subjected to high ambient temperatures avoid sites where it will be in direct sunlight or close to a central heat ing radiator For your own safety and your ampli fier s well being do not allow it to come into con tact with water Keep it away from potted plants to avoid those all too common watering accidents To clean the amplifiers case disconnect it from the wall socket and wipe it with a barely damp lint free cloth or chamois leather If you Suspect that water has entered the casework return the amplifier to your dealer so that he can examine it Once you have installed the amplifier please do not throw away its packaging If you move home or need to return the unit to your dealer for example for upgrade the original packaging will protect it and ensure it arrives undamaged ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Using your mains lead of choice connect the am plifier directly to a wall socket We strongly recom mend that you do not use extension blocks as they degrade sound quality For the same reason we also advise against line filters and mains conditioners If your mains supply is noisy or you have household appliances that generate clicks and pops that can be heard through your hi fi system have an electrician correct the problem at its
5. e sure to arrange the leads so that they do not short circuit the amplifier Clamp the connections tightly but do not over tighten them do not for instance tighten the binding posts with pliers Check this sort of connection periodically to make sure that the wire is still tightly gripped Better still use high quality cables factory fitted with appro priate plugs The uppermost pair is for the left chan nel whilst the bottom pair is for the right channel Tornado amplifiers are suitable for use with most rent loudspeaker systems with an impedance rating between 4 and 16 Ohms Contact your dealer if you have a particularly unusual loudspeaker system and are uncertain about how your amplifier might react to it Under all normal circumstances the amplifier is well protected against encounters with demanding speakers it has thermal protection voltage and cur rent limiting and DC offset protection Mute LINK INPUT This is to allow simultaneous mute control over the power amplifier when used with a Hurricane pre amplifier just connect using the 3 5mm jack lead provided with your Hurricane pre ampilifier BI wiRING Although there are not two sets of speaker terminals provided if you intend to bi wire or tri wire your loudspeakers we recommend that you use cables correctly fitted with a single pair of plugs at the am plifier end for four reasons 1 To bi tri wire properly you should have a common ground point 2
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7. 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 quali fied personnel should service your amplifier HINTS AND TIPS Although you can stack a Tornado power amplifier with a pre amplifier and other components your sys tem will not perform at its best if you do The power supply in the amplifier can induce hum into sensitive components SPECIFICATIONS Type Stereo Nominal power output 20 20k 8 ohms Input impedance Input sensitivity Distortion 1KHz 8Ohms Mains Voltage Dimensions width height depth Weight per unit unpacked When using a Tornado with our Hurricane pre am plifier 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 sible from the power amplifier Don t be tempted to take a little look inside the am plifier 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 compo nents We know what we are doing and we chose the most appropriate components for this design We certainly will not repair the amplifier under guar antee if you ve been fiddling
8. r statutory rights as a consumer E amp OE Due to our policy of continued development we reserve the right to change the specifications at any time Upon return of Guarantee Card Ta k Electronics TALK ELECTRONICS LTD THE OLD BARN HIGHER Park FARM HALEBOURNE LANE CHOBHAM SURREY GU24 8SL 44 0 8456 123388 info talkelectronics com www talkelectronics com GUARANTEE To extend your guarantee from 1 year to 3 years FREE of charge please complete and return this form TALK ELECTRONICS LTD THE OLD BARN HIGHER FARM HALEBOURNE LANE CHOBHAM SurrReEY GU24 8SL UNITED KINGDOM FOLD HERE Model Tornado 2 2 Please tell us about the rest of your system CD Player Purchase date Pre ampilifier Price paid Tuner Serial Number Speakers Colour Black U Silver Mains Cables Type Stereo Mono Interconnect Cables Where did you purchase your Tornado 2 2 Speaker Cables Why did you choose the Tornado 2 2 How did you hear about Talk Electronics Existing Customer Family Friend Dealer Are you interested in Home Cinema Advertising Review U Internet Yes g No Undecided Other Have you visited our website www talkelectronics com Yes 0 not have connection FOLD HERE Customer Name Comments Address Post Code E mail address Data Protection Act Your details w
9. source We do however recommend the use of Merlin Cables power chords which do not interfere with the current flow and offer a significant performance improvement Should you need to replace the fuse in your UK mains plug please fit only the correct replacement type This is a standard 5A If for any reason you wish to replace the plug or cable please note that the lead must be connected as follows NOTE These instructions apply in the United Kingdom only consult your dealer about wir ing conventions in other countries Green and yellow wire connects to EARTH E or symbol Blue wire connects to NEUTRAL N Brown wire connects to LIVE L This unit must be earthed SIGNAL CONNECTIONS The Tornado Series was developed using high qual ity interconnects and speaker cables from Merlin Cables these allow the amplifiers to operate as intended and deliver their optimum performance We strongly recommend that you use these cables for all connections You can obtain these from your dealer or distributor Please note that we particularly advise you not to use solid core interconnect or speaker cables or any type of high capacitance speaker cables We further suggest that you use short cable runs Try to keep interconnects to 2 metres 6 feet or less and speaker cable runs below 10 metres 30 feet Even though a Tornado amplifier will drive longer speaker cables you will find its performance improves with shorter cables
10. with it TORNADO 2 2 100W 22k ohms 1V for full output lt 0 005 230V or 115V 10 440mm 89mm 325mm allow at least 400mm for connections 16 2kg Talk Electronics policy of continued research and development means that the above specification may change without notice The Tornado has been manufactured to conform with the protection requirements of the EC Council directive 89 336 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 Tornado 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 amplifier 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 Tornado from you and returning it to the dealer The above does not effect you
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