User Manual (English)
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1. Psvane TC5 Integrated KT120 Tube Amplifier User Manual English Exclusively available at www GrantFidelity com All copy rights reserved by Psvane Audio amp Grant Fidelity 1 Page page Warnings 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Before using your amp please check the voltage of the amp it must be the same as your local power supply voltage When you don t use the amp for extended period of time or you will be away from home for extended time please unplug the amp from wall socket Please place the amp at a place with plenty of ventilation Do not use anything to cover the amp during usage When moving the amp please use care and handle it carefully to avoid damage When the amp is moved between places with drastic temperature and humidity difference please allow sufficient time for the amp to adjust to temperature and not having condensation on the amp The amp must be completely dry before usage There is no user serviceable parts inside the amp unless for cleaning broken tube glasses do not open the bottom of the amp Please use all caution when touching inside of the amp to avoid electrical shock Do not put any liquid around the amp in case of water damage or electrical shock All repair should be done by certified technician with qualified skills and care User modification will void warranty When cleaning the amp please unplug the amp from the wall first Use a soft clean dry cloth to wipe the outs2. Ohm and 8 Ohm If you have a 6 Ohm speaker you may try either 4 Ohm or 8 Ohm and choose which one is best suited to your listening preference Please make sure to connect Left Speaker to the Left Speaker terminal at the back of the amplifier Same to the Right speaker When connecting speaker cables make sure red to red black to black Reversing channel or reversing phase red to black or black to red will result in improper sound imaging The TC5 amplifier speaker terminal can take either banana type or spade type speaker cables You can ONLY connect one speaker to each terminal at a time otherwise you will overload the amplifier and cause permanent damage to the amplifier Do NOT twist the speaker cable once the terminal has been tightened Otherwise it may damage the connection inside the amplifier Same for the connection at the speaker end twisting the speaker cable after terminal is tightened will damage the connection inside the speaker You should always only tighten or un tighten the terminal to adjust speaker cables amaf S aint DO NOT HAVE TWO SPEAKERS CONNECTED TO ONE TERMINAL AT THE SAME TIME Do NOT ever leave the amp on when adjusting speaker cables It may accidentally short the circuit of the amplifier and cause permanent damage to the amplifier Always turn OFF the amplifier when switching speakers or adjusting speaker cables If your speaker cables are directional good quality speaker cable should be directional make
3. lifespan of all electronics parts in the amplifier will be shortened significantly resulting in the amplifier premature failure This type of failure will not be covered by manufacturer warranty 5 Page When the amplifier is left power on for extended period of time the transformers will produce heat and will touch warm from the heat generated by the transformers themselves and heat form the vacuum tubes This is NORMAL If you are not using the amplifier for extended period of time i e days we suggest to unplug the amplifier from your power socket The amplifier is only to be used in matching voltage with the transformer rating Any improper mismatching voltage use may cause fire or other property damage Neither the seller or the manufacturer will be responsible for such losses or related losses Do NOT touch vacuum tubes during usage or before vacuum tubes cooling down after usage It is extremely hot and will instantly burn skin Keep pets and children away from the amplifier Installing Battery Open one end of the remote control as shown in picture with proper sized Allen key to gently pull out battery assembly Install two 2 AAA 1 5V batteries into the space as instructed then close up the remote with Allen key 6 Page If the front control buttons of the remote control become displaced from the faceplate holes please carefully reassemble them into place before closing up the battery compartment Remote contr
4. made wide frequency range El power transformer Preamp stage with 4 x 6SN7 6N8P and 1 x 6N9P vacuum tube Power amp stage with 4 x KT120 vacuum tube for push pull amplification Japanese ALPS volume control Easy to install remove metal tube protection cage Operational Instructions amp Cautions 1 When moving the amplifier please make sure that power cord is unplugged from the unit and the wall and all signal cables are disconnected Do not move the amp when it is connected to power or other equipment 2 Before power on the amplifier please double check that all cables are connected correctly You should only connect and disconnect cables when the amplifier is power off Otherwise it may cause permanent damage to the unit and such damage is not covered by warranty 3 Please keep this User Manual in a safe place for future reference 4 The illustrative picture in this User Manual is for illustration purpose only It may not be shown the same as the actual unit AC Power Supply You should ONLY connect power supply and power on the amplifier AFTER correctly connecting the amplifier to source equipment and speakers SETS TES AC ADIY IHI 4 Page You should leave at least 20cm space above and around all sides of the amplifier This is to allow sufficient ventilation so that the amplifier will not be overheated by heat produced from the vacuum tubes If the amplifier is left overheated with poor ventilation for extended time
5. sure the direction is from the amplifier to the speakers DO NOT EVER LET THE SPEAKER CABLE POSITIVE RED END TOUCH THE NEGATIVE BLACK END THIS WILL PERMENTLY DAMAGE YOUR AMPLIFIER General Trouble Shooting 1 Power LED does not turn on no sound check incoming power supply check power cord connection check fuse 15 Page 2 Power LED light ON but no sound check sound equipment signal is on check input selector at correct selection check speaker connection check amplifier volume control 3 Excessive noise check source signal is grounded properly or if contact is good If necessary change to a different source signal and change signal cable Clean the input RCA terminal with proper electronics cleaning spray to remove oxidization If noise changes when adjusting volume control use proper electronics cleaning spray to clean the volume control to remove oxidization 4 Sound imaging is poor check speaker connection to make sure channel and phase is not reversed Specifications Input impedance 100 kohm Input voltage lt 450mV Output power 2 x85W Power consumption 200 Watts Output impedance 4 ohm and 8 ohm Frequency Response Range 20 Hz to 20kHz THD lt 1 2 S N Ratio 88 dB Power supply AC115V 50 60Hz 10 or 230V 50 60Hz by modification Fuse 250V 8A slow blown for 115V or 250V 4A slow blown for 230V Net size 16 1 8 W x 13 1 8 D x 8 1 4 H Net weight 23kg 51 Ibs Vacu
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7. at knife to pry open the fuse holder If fuse is blown you should only replace it with the same spec fuse For 115V fuse should be 8A 250V rating For 230V fuse should be 4A 250V rating Fuse is slow blown type 6 IEC Power Socket This is where the AC power cord plugged in This amplifier comes with a North American 3 prone power cord If you are located in countries with other type of power cord as long as the female end is IEC standard you can choose your own power cord with the matching male end to your local power supply socket Please note that you should NEVER remove the ground pin from the power cord or the power socket 10 Page Vacuum tubes BVM VAR em It rr c r Moue f igen y ee mS MEF fmm T Q M a 4 YJ YU peony we z T peo Led cis WVU BEVRI A1 A2 A4 and A5 these are the 4 tube sockets in the middle of the amplifier not including the very center one for 6N8P or 6SN7 vacuum tubes A3 This is the very center tube socket in middle of the amplifier For 6N9P vacuum tube V1 V2 V3 and V4 These are the four tube sockets on the far left and far right of the amplifier For KT120 vacuum tubes The small hole beside each KT120 tube is for bias adjustment you will see a small screw in each hole The switch between the two KT120 tubes is for checking bias You will need to use finger to hold the switch towards the KT120 tube that you intend to check bias f
8. be to be checked and do not release the bias meter needle should stay roughly in the middle If the needle is too far left or far right you need to use a flathead screw driver to adjust bias of that particular tube until needle returns to the middle If the needle cannot be adjusted back to the middle it s time to change the tube 5 Volume control Left to turn volume down right to turn volume up Always leave volume to lowest when you turn on the amp then gradually bring up the volume 6 Input selector the selector knob can be turned perpetually to either direction The LED light will indicate which input is selected and you will hear a soft click sound when an input is selected Rear Panel 9 Page 1 Input RCA terminals there are total 3 pairs of RCA inputs each vertically aligned with one marked red the other marked black When connecting signal into the amplifier always make sure red to red black to black 2 Manufacturer badge 3 4 Speaker terminals There are two sets of speaker terminals one set for 4 Ohm red color the other set for 8 Ohm red color The two sets of terminals share the same ground terminal black color This amplifier is a 2 channel amplifier and it can ONLY drive one pair of speakers at a time Do NOT connect multiple pairs of speakers to the amplifier at the same time It will overload the amplifier and cause permanent damages 5 Fuse holder you can use a fl
9. ide of the amp Do not use any corrosive liquid Be careful not to drop any small metal objects into the amp through the tube socket or ventilation openings The amp should be placed horizontally and all 4 feet on even surface The amp should be placed with 20cm distance from surrounding walls for good ventilation Do not place any inflammable objects on top of the amp Do not place the amp under direct sunshine exposure to high temperature will age the electronics parts causing potential problems Please only use the amp with high quality 3 prone grounded power cord meeting safety standard Please contact your seller for warranty terms 2 Page Page Il Introduction Thank you for purchasing Psvane TCS integrated KT120 tube amp In order to fully enjoy your new purchase please read the manual in its entirety and keep it in a safe place for future reference Open Package When receiving delivery please check if the package has signs of rough handling and damage If so please document them with camera and ask delivery driver to document the damages on his her delivery note The package contain the following items Features 3 Page 1 TC5 amplifier 1 spare fuse for the amp voltage packed with the power cord 1 IEC standard power cord 1 User manual from factory 1 remote control Tube output hand wired point to point circuit High quality custom made wide frequency range El output transformer High quality custom
10. ilure If you have pets or small children at home we suggest you leave the tube cage on to avoid accidental damage to tubes Remote control MUTE SELECTOR VOLUME 3 svn s AADA 12 Page 1 Mute the amplifier when pressed the volume of the amplifier will be muted and front panel LED power light will turn red 2 Input Selector 3 Volume control Connecting Source Equipment F ae U i 4 SURE PAVANI The above illustrative picture is self explanatory Red RCA is for Right Channel Black RCA is for Left Channel If channel connection is reversed it may degrade signal quality and affect sound imaging or to the worst case damage equipment RCA connector should be connected all the way in to allow for best contact and sound quality See picture below the top picture is INCORRRECT connection the bottom picture is the CORRECT connection 13 Page ERTS AHEM pm SCRE DO NOT BUNDLE SIGNAL CABLE POWER CORD AND SPEAKER CABLE TOGETHER with a twist tie Although this may make your set up look neat and organized it will degrade sound quality and introduce noise and interference to your audio system DO NOT PLUG UNPLUG SIGNAL CABLE WHEN THE AMPLIFIER IS POWER ON This will permanently damage your amplifier or your speakers Connecting Speakers j BM Bm 4 14 Page The TC5 amplifier is suitable for using with speakers with impedance between 4
11. ol signal sensor range is 30 degree left and right from the amplifier s receiving sensor on amplifier s front faceplate beside the power button and within 6 meter range unobstructed If there is object between the remote and the amplifier the operating range will be shortened DO NOT PRESS MULTIPLE BUTTONS AT THE SAME TIME FROM THE REMOTE This will result in amplifier failure or the remote control failure 7 Page 6m Front Faceplate PSVANE 8 Page 1 Power On Off button Press in Power On Press out Power Off Do NOT power on off the amplifier repetitively You need to leave at least 5 minutes after power off the amplifier before turning it on again Otherwise the amplifier vacuum tubes may be permanently damaged Vacuum tubes need about 3 5 minutes to heat up and start functioning properly You may notice the amplifier sound turns up by itself a little bit when it is just power on this is due to tube warm up and it is normal Tube amp typically sounds better after 15 30 minutes warm up for critical audiophile listening 2 Power indicator LED When turning on the amplifier the LED light will stay red for about 30 seconds Once warm up the LED light will turn green When the amplifier is muted the LED light will turn red 3 Remote control Sensor 4 Bias meter when idle the meter is pointed to the far left When checking bias of each tube using the bias checking switch on the top plate hold it towards the tu
12. or and look at the bias meter on the front panel without releasing the switch If the bias meter needle is pointed too far left or too far right use a small screw driver to adjust from the bias hole SLOWLY until you see the bias meter needle is pointed to the middle If you cannot return the needle to the middle it is time to change that particular KT120 tube We suggest you check your tube bias daily when the amp is under 30 days old It s normal to see bias drifting when the amp and tubes are both new Check your tube bias weekly from 2nd month to 6th month and adjust bias if necessary Check your tube bias monthly after 6th month Routine maintenance of tube bias will extend your tube lifespan and allow your tube amplifier to operate in optimal condition for best possible sound 11 Page Please note that all tubes have been installed at factory before packaging and the amplifier has been optimized to each tube You do not need to reinstall tubes if not necessary When first time unpacking the amplifier you may gently press down each tube to make sure they are all sitting in each socket securely and not displaced during shipping If you have to replace a tube from shipping damage please handle carefully and use the guide pin of the tube to install it correctly Always use a pure cotton cloth to handle tubes without leaving finger print on the tube glass Finger print oil will cause tube glass to overheat locally and may result in tube premature fa
13. um tubes 4 x KT120 4 x 6SN7 6N8P 1 x 6N9P Operating temperature 0 40 Celsius Operating humidity 20 80 Storage temperature 20 to 70 Celsius Storage humidity 20 90 note manufacturer reserves the right to continuously improve on product quality Above specification and function of the product might be changed at any time without notice Manufacturer Warranty Manufacturer of this product provides 90 days warranty to vacuum tubes and one year parts warranty against any defective electronics parts inside the amplifier Manufacturer labor warranty will only be provided if the buyer bears the cost of shipping the product to and from manufacturer at his her own cost Such costs include all related freight charges and customs charges 16 Page If the product has been modified by the buyer or other party the manufacturer warranty will be voided Please keep your purchase record your warranty can only be honoured if your amplifier is purchased from a manufacturer authorized reseller and you must have written proof of such purchase by way of original purchase receipt ie payment receipt Manufacturer warranty is only valid to the original owner and it is not transferrable Improper usage by the owner causing damages to the amplifier or its accessories vacuum tubes will not be covered by manufacturer s warranty Thank you for purchase our product and we hope you will enjoy it for many years to come Manufacturer Changsh
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