User`s Manual - ST Innovators
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1. ptttttttt Figure 8 ICON rev may 2010 14 S T INNOVATORS 7 Tubes Connections and Switches location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 13 12 10 8 Figure 9 1 3 GU50 output tubes for left channel 2 4 GU50 output tubes for right channel 5 6 GU19 1 driver tubes 7 8 6N1P EV input tubes 9 10 6N1P VI input tubes 11 12 EM800 indicator tubes 13 Power Switch 3 positions OFF STBY standby and ON ICON rev may 2010 15 S T INNOVATORS 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 8 7 9 12 13 14 Figure 10 1 2 output transformers 3 4 RIGHT and LEFT balanced inputs for audio cables from a preamplifier or control center audio outputs 5 6 RIGHT and LEFT unbalanced inputs RCA for audio cables from a preamplifier or control center audio outputs 7 Input switch selects between the BALANCED or UNBALANCED INPUTS 8 9 RIGHT and LEFT outputs connections for loudspeakers 10 grounding connector 11 power synchronization connector with preamplifier 12 Input 12V trigger for remote power control 13 Power supply connector Connect the ICON power cord to a live AC outlet Refer to information on the back panel to determine the corr2. BALANCED BALANCED D Ra o OO RIGHTY Er INPUTS Figure 13 ICON rev may 2010 19 S T INNOVATORS 10 Setting the Tubes Bias na G BIAS CURRENT SYMMETRY LEVEL LEVEL SYMMETRY BIAS CURRENT 1 I 1 I l I I 1 HU 80 80 80 80 80 08 08 08 08 08 DUB I va IT J Figure 14 The output tubes and driver tubes the big ones V3 V4 and V5 need to be biased with a grid voltage that controls the flow of electrical current through the tube Tube biasing on the ICON amplifier has been designed to be both simple and effective On some amplifiers biasing is done for two or more tubes simultaneously VVith this method the total current flowing through the group of tubes may be correct but the current flow through any individual tube may vary significantly from the optimal value With the ICON amplifier the bias is set individually for each tube so that the correct operating point is assured An added benefit to this approach is that should a tube fail prematurely the single tube can be replaced without having to purchase a matched set Use the following procedure to set the tube bias WARNING There are dangerous and potentially lethal voltages inside this amplifier Do not touch any part of the amplifier other than as described below If you are uncertain about any of these instructions please co
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4. ICON rev may 2010 18 S T INNOVATORS 9 How to Operate the ICON e Power On Stand by and Off Rotate the POWER switch to the ON position and sound will be heard from the Loudspeakers when the tubes have reached their operating temperature The amount of time it takes is dependent upon the temperature of the Tubes about 3 min smooth increment of heating voltage Rotate the POWER Switch to the OFF position to stop amplifying the audio signal Refer to figure 12 Standby Mode The ICON amplifier SHOULD NOT BE LEFT RUNNING WHEN NOT IN USE Unlike solid state amplifiers tube amplifiers should be shut down when not being used This will greatly prolong tube life A standby mode has been provided for short term use between listening sessions so that the amp will remain in a warmed up state If you will not be listening to the amplifier for more than an hour it is advised that the amplifier be turned off The standby switch lowers the voltage on the tubes and heater filaments to 1 2 of normal operating voltage Some output distorted will be heard so the source material should be turned off when in standby mode V SN h V NTE TX N 4 Sal DAN NN AS E o OFF STBY ON Figure 12 Input Switch When BALANCED Input Connections are used place the ICON INPUT Switch to the BALANCED position forward If UNBALANCED connections are used place the INPUT Switch to the UNBALANCED position backward Refer to figure 13
5. 3 minutes smooth increment of heating voltage Available PPP push pull parallel scheme class AB Input Tubes 2 x 6N1P EV and 2 x 6N1P VI Driver Tubes 2 x GU19 1 Output Tubes 4 x GU50 Indicator Tubes for output power 2 x EM800 Precise electronic control of Bias mode of the tubes with indication for symmetry and tubes current tuning H x W xD 250 x 475 x 520 mm H x W x D including feet and knob 282 x 475 x 547 mm 38 7 kg ICON rev may 2010 21 S T INNOVATORS 12 Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment the equipment must be packed exactly as described and shown below The ICON Vacuum Tubes must be removed from the Amplifier Tube Sockets and placed into the inside openings of the foam packing material The foam with the tubes located inside are placed into the Amplifier Tube Box and secured to the Chassis Failure to do this will result in damage to the Vacuum Tubes and possibly the ICON lt is very important that the four feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad Failure to do this will result in shipping damage Four M6x50 mm screws must be used to fasten the unit securely to the Shipping Skid Failure to do this will result in shipping damage Refer to Figure 15 Use the original shipping box and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping box or any
6. The ICON Chassis has nomenclature screened on it to specify both the circuit location and Tube type for each channel Refer to figure 6 Note It is extremely important to insert the Tubes in the correct location Note Do not change the places of right and left channel tubes Note It is extremely important removing of Tubes to become when they are fully cooled Note Gloves or a soft cloth will prevent fingerprinting of the Tubes during their installation akwN gt gt e Power Output Tubes Orient the Chassis so that the Front Panel of the Amplifier is facing you Locate a GU50 V5L Power Output Tube Refer to figure 6 On the top left side of the amplifier locate the Tube Socket that has the nomenclature V5L next to it on the chassis Orient the Tube so that the key on the base of the Tube is aligned with the corresponding key on the Tube Socket Carefully insert the Tube into the socket until the base of the Tube is fully seated in the Tube Socket Repeat the above the steps for the remaining 3 Power Output Tubes V4L V4R amp V5R ICON rev may 2010 12 S T INNOVATORS Figure 7 e Driver Tubes 1 Locate a GU19 1 V3L Tube 2 On the top left side of the amplifier locate the Tube Socket that has the nomenclature V3L next to it on the chassis Refer to figure 6 3 Orient the Tube so that the key on the base of the Tube is aligned with the corresponding key on the Tube Socket 4
7. 000000 TD 000000000000000 000000000000080 Do0c006000000000 D06000000000080 000000000000000 000000090000080 000000000000000 000000000000000 d0s006090000080 Cool Air TTTTTTTTT Figure 9 ICON rev may 2010 30 S T INNOVATORS 10 Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion Rated Output Main Maximum Voltage Output Sensitivity for rated output Signal To Noise Ratio A Weighted Input Impedance Maximum Input Signal Voltage Gain Output Impedance Vacuum Tubes All tubes are military type Power Requirements Overall Dimensions Weight 0 0 3 dB from 6Hz to 20 000Hz 0 3 dB from 6Hz to 61 000Hz 0 075 from 20Hz to 20 000Hz 2 0V Unbalanced 8V RMS Unbalanced High Level 500mV unbalanced Phono MM 3 5mV High Level 90dB Phono 82dB High Level 24K ohms unbalanced Phono MM 47K ohms 120pF Adj 50 680pF High Level 10V Unbalanced Phono MM 50mV High Level to Main Output 18 12dB Adj every high level input Phono MM to Main Output 50dB 88 ohms 10 pcs 6N1P EV 2 pcs 6N1P VI 185 250 Volts 50 60Hz at 110 watts H x W x D 200 x 475 x 520 mm H x W x D including feet and knob 232 x 475 x 547 mm 18 kg ICON rev may 2010 31 S T INNOVATORS 11 Packing Instructio
8. 5 Front Panel Control tc road ot iii 25 6 Rear Panels Connections e e 26 7 Howto Connect the ICON Preamplifier sise 27 8 Howto Operate the ICON Preamplifier aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaananananannnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnniiaa 28 di Ventilation unanime en es She bas A 29 10 specifications ii ini lie luni a Er 30 Til 22 Te ais IASTUCIONAS SERRE Re rt A ee Gls Sle eee Lee he eee 31 ICON rev may 2010 4 S T INNOVATORS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT The lightning flash with arrowhead The exclamation point within an equi within an equilateral triangle is intended n lateral triangle is intended to alert the to alert the user to the presence of user to the presence of important uninsulated dangerous voltage within operating and maintenance servic the product s enclosure that may be of AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ing instructions in the literature ac sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk companying the appliance of electric shock to persons WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS icf az ls ce el dd INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO Q QUALIFIED PERSONNEL RAIN OR MOISTURE To prevent the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside General 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Warning T
9. 900 STEREO TUBE POWER AMPLIFIER STEREO TUBE REAMPLIFIER USER S MANUAL S T INNOVATORS ICON rev may 2010 3 S T INNOVATORS Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS i 4 1 G n ral Notes e RO KEA OA RR Ai 7 D gt TO sis A lalla lea LL a 7 3 Performance Features 2 4 nie ca e ie i o o i o fia 7 4 ICON Stereo Tube Power Amplifier Dimensions 8 S Imstallation otTUDES torres toco tessa teste a A Ne T dada last Jonas lies tods tee 9 e General NOS iii A TT a REA iaia 9 a Power Output TUDES scott en slam a A id ra 11 Driver TUDES iii asada 12 Ndicator TUBES a AAA AA AL a A an il 12 e Small INput TUDES comia tad tds 12 6 Location and Yent O sl a i uns lattes dt En nt ee etal eee 13 7 Tubes Connections and Switches location ee e e e 14 B How to Connect for Stereo ilo a 16 9 How to Operate the ICON aa ono nn 18 e Power On Stand by and Off iii 18 INDUS WITCH AA CRD ee 18 10 Setting the Tubes T la ne an Gh ir austen ities 19 MST 012 621 NN 20 12 Packing Instructions manne ad 21 n General Mona Ze tees seeds laa A a larisa dade chan beto biased lead decada 23 2 ICON Stereo Tube Preamplifier Features 23 3 TICON DIMENSION SR ete Be AS Ra Se RAG dan Banda AAA sie 24 4 gt IS Teall 1e cose tess as 25
10. Carefully insert the Tube into the socket until the base of the Tube is fully seated in the Tube Socket 5 Slip on two cylindrical terminals to the A1 top lead and A2 top lead of the tube Refer to figure 7 6 Repeat the above steps for the remaining GU19 1 V3R Tube e Indicator Tubes 1 Locate an EM800 V6L Tube 2 On the top left side of the amplifier locate the Tube Socket that has the nomenclature V6L next to it on the chassis Refer to figure 6 3 Orient the Tube so that the area where no pins are located on the base of the Tube is aligned with the corresponding area on the Tube Socket 4 Carefully insert the Tube into the socket until the base of the Tube is fully seated in the Tube Socket 5 Repeat the above steps for the remaining EM800 V6R Tube e Small Input Tubes There are two different types of Small Input Tubes 6N1P EV and 6N1P VI used in each channel Tube type can be found on the outside of the Tube The ICON will not function if they are inserted into the wrong socket 1 Locate a 6N1P EV V2L Tube 2 On the top left side of the amplifier locate the Tube Socket that has the nomenclature V2L next to it on the chassis Refer to figure 6 3 Orient the Tube so that the area where no pins are located on the base of the Tube is aligned with the corresponding area on the Tube Socket Carefully insert the Tube into the socket until the base of the Tube is fully seated in the Tube Socket Repeat the above st
11. Tube sockets Your ICON has gone through an extensive series of performance tests during the manufacturing process The ICON is supplied with the actual Tubes that were used to test and confirm the performance of this amplifier To protect the Vacuum Tubes from possible shipping damage they could be packed in layer of foam and placed into the Tube Box It is secured to the ICON Chassis If that is your case then follow the next steps Note Gloves or a soft cloth will prevent fingerprinting of the Tubes during their installation 1 Using an appropriate screwdriver remove screw from the bottom of Power Switch Knob and pull it from the Front Panel Refer to figure 4 2 Carefully pull out whole amplifier chsssis 3 Orient the ICON s chassis so the Front Side is facing you Cut off the support strip from the Tube Box and carefully lift up the Tube Box 4 Orient the Tube Box so the FRONT SIDE is facing you Using an appropriate screwdriver remove four screws from the cover and open the Tube Box Refer to figure 5 5 Remove the first and second layer of foam to expose the Tubes 6 Carefully remove the Tubes from the remaining pieces of foam and temporarily place them in a safe location ICON rev may 2010 S T INNOVATORS 10 GU50 V4L GU50 VAR GU50 VER T io Z o to D O i_ Tube Box GU19 1 V3L
12. a long period of time Repair of Equipment 23 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 24 Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the operating instructions All other service should be referred to qualified service personnel 25 When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by S T Innovators or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 26 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Customer Service If itis determined that your S T Innovators product is in need of repair you can return it to your dealer You can also return it to the S T Innovators Service Department For assistance on factory repair return procedure contact the S T Innovators Service Department at S T Innovators Ltd 1 Tzarichina Str 1505 Sofia Bulgaria Phone 359 2 870 21 56 Fax 359 2 973 37 27 ICON rev may 2010 6 S T INNOVATORS STEREO TUBE POWER AMPLIFIER ICON re
13. are placed on the equipment 14 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the equipment When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart equipment combination to avoid injury from tip over Connection 15 Connect this equipment only to the type of AC power source as marked on the unit 16 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the equipment 17 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 18 Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock ICON rev may 2010 5 S T INNOVATORS 19 To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle Care of Equipment 20 Clean only with a dry cloth 21 Do not permit objects or liquids of any kind to be pushed spilled and or fall into the equipment through enclosure openings 22 Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet when left unused for
14. e cover can reach 60 C 5 Front Panel Controls WE Figure 4 1 Power On and Source Selection switch 2 Volume control ICON rev may 2010 26 S T INNOVATORS 6 Rear Panels Connections Refer to Figure 5 for the Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 MNE 000000000909 0000001000000 0000000 00000000000000 000000 06000000000000000000000000008 i 6 bo U O D e D ol ho S Sa GI OS 3 bo GND PHONE MM ep AUX Qi U q le FS SS DI Da AA E FS EX le 3 GG 3 ho O O of 2 R L R L R L R L R L 8 po L I o bi IN OUT l 10 Of no bo Oat r 1 gt ERE A 4 a DO NOT OPEN 63A d 4 yi A esn STEREO TA N Ts TUBE PREAMPLIFIER TRIGGER OUT 12 VDS ka S TINNOVATORS Lid Made In EU lt gt 1 Right and Left input for Phono MM 2 Right and Left input for CD Player 3 Right and Left input for Tuner 4 Right and Left input for AUX 5 Right and Left first output 6 Right and Left second output 7 GND terminals 8 Power synchronization connector with power amplifier 9 Output 12V trigger for remote power control Figure 5 10 Power supply connector Connect the ICON Pre power cord to a live AC outlet Refer to informat
15. ect voltage 14 Fuses 6 3A Main Fuse holder refer to information on the back panel of your ICON to determine the correct fuse size and rating ICON rev may 2010 16 S T INNOVATORS 8 How to Connect for Stereo Caution The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the ICON until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock 1 Connect cables from the Balanced Outputs of a preamplifier or control center to the ICON Left and Right Balanced Inputs Note An optional hookup is to use unbalanced cables 2 Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the ICON Power Amplifier Output Terminals by choosing one of the methods below Bare wire cable ends Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends If the cable is stranded carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible Note If desired the twisted ends can be tinned with solder to keep the strands together or attach spade lug and or banana connector Spade lug or prepared wire connection Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of the cable end into the terminal side access hole and tighten the terminal cap until the cable is firmly clamped into the terminal so the wires cannot slip out Banana plug connection Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of the terminal Tighten the top portion of the terminal post to secure the banana pl
16. eps for the remaining 6N1P EV V2R Tube Locate a 6N1P VI V1L Tube On the top left side of the amplifier locate the Tube Socket that has the nomenclature V1L next to it on the chassis Insert the Tube following the same procedures as in steps 3 and 4 Repeat the steps 6 9 for the remaining 6N1P VI V1R Tube W 09 02 On SR After installation of all tubes follow the steps 1 Orient the ICON so the Back Side is facing you Carefully pull in whole chassis inside the ICON s stainless steel cover 2 Orient the ICON so the Left Side is facing you Using an appropriate screwdriver screw on six screws to the Left Side of ICON ICON rev may 2010 13 S T INNOVATORS 3 Orient the ICON so the Right Side is facing you Using an appropriate screwdriver screw on six screws to the Right Side of ICON 4 Slip on the Power Switch Knob and using an appropriate screwdriver put in the screw into knob 6 Location and Ventilation The ICON can be placed upright on a table or shelf standing on its four feet Adequate ventilation extends the trouble free life of the ICON The suggested minimum space for operating the ICON is 70 cm in width 60 cm in depth and 60 cm in height Always allow air to flow through the ventilation holes on the bottom of the amplifier and a means for the warm air to escape at the top refer to figure 8 EEEE QT
17. f ICON Figure 1 200 mm 232 mm Rear View of ICON 365 mm 475 mm Figure 2 LU Side View of ICON 410 mm 520 mm 547 mm Figure 3 ICON rev may 2010 25 S T INNOVATORS 4 Installation The ICON Pre can be placed upright on a table or shelf standing on its four feet It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the ICON Pre is removed from the custom installation and used free standing The required panel cutout ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown Always provide adequate ventilation for your ICON Pre Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument Do not install the ICON Pre directly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier If all the components are installed in a single cabinet a quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in maintaining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation Allow at least 6 inches 15 24cm above the top 2 inches 5 08cm below the bottom and 1 inch 2 54cm Note The ICON Pr
18. ion on the back panel to determine the correct voltage 11 Fuses 6 3A Main Fuse holder refer to information on the back panel of your ICON Pre to determine the cor rect fuse size and rating ICON rev may 2010 27 S T INNOVATORS 7 How to Connect the ICON Preamplifier Connect to AC Outlet 0000006000000000 C00000600000b00000000000000000000006000000 Figure 6 Connect to AC Outlet ICON rev may 2010 28 S T INNOVATORS 8 How to Operate the ICON Preamplifier Power On and Source Selection The Red LED inside the Power On and Source Selection Switch lights to indicate the preamplifier is Switched Off The Blue LEDs inside the Power On and Source Selection Switch lights to indicate the preamplifier is connected to AC Power Select the desired source using the Power On and Source Selection Switch To choose one of four sources rotate the Switch 4 Aly VIN OFF PHONO MM CD TUNER AUX Figure 7 Volume Control Rotate the Front Panel VOLUME Control Volume Volume Figure 8 ICON rev may 2010 S T INNOVATORS 29 9 Ventilation The ICON Pre can be placed upright on a table or shelf s
19. ns In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment the equipment must be packed exactly as described and shown below It is very important that the four feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad Failure to do this will result in shipping damage Four M6x50 mm screws must be used to fasten the unit securely to the Shipping Skid Failure to do this will result in shipping damage Use the original shipping box and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping box or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write S T Innovators Shipping Box a d Cover RS LT ICON Unit M6x50 4X Shipping Box Bottom Figure 10 ICON rev may 2010 32 S T INNOVATORS Contacts S T Innovators Ltd 1 Tzarichina Str 1505 Sofia Bulgaria Phone 359 2 870 21 56 Fax 359 2 973 37 27 e mail st_innovators mail orbitel bg www stinnovators com S T INNOVATORS ln F Y ICON rev may 2010
20. ntact to S T Innovators and have them bias the amplifier for you Allow the amplifier to warm up for at least 30 minutes Turn the preamplifier off so that no signal is entering the amplifier Carefully pull forward the front panel Locate the trimmer potentiometers labeled BIAS CURENT SYMMETRY and LEVEL Using an appropriate screwdriver slowly turn the screw on the potentiometer so that to turn off the orresponding LED Repeat the above steps for each of the tubes in both channels NANA DI ICON rev may 2010 20 S T INNOVATORS 11 Specifications Power Output Stereo Maximum output power per each channel Rated Frequency Band Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion Maximum Total Harmonic Distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power Sensitivity A Weighted Signal To Noise Ratio Intermodulation Distortion Wide band Damping Factor Input Impedance Power Supply Impulse power supply Warm up time Stand by mode Circuit type Vacuum Tubes All tubes are military type Control Overall Dimensions Weight 100 W RMS 4 Q 8 Q load 20 Hz to 70 kHz 0 0 25 dB from 20Hz to 20 000H2 0 3 dB from 15Hz to 70 000Hz 0 4 for 4 or 8 Q load 1 V unbalanced inputs 1 V balanced inputs 100 dB 0 5 for 4 or 8 Q load Greater than 8 100 kQ unbalanced inputs 200 kQ balanced inputs 120 V from 100 to 135 V 50 60 Hz at 10 A 230 V from 195 to 260 V 50 60 Hz at5 A
21. o reduce risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture This unit is capable of producing high sound pressure levels Continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent hearing impairment or loss User caution is advised and ear protection is recommended when playing at high volumes 6 Caution to prevent electrical shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Attention pour pevenir les chocs elecriques pas utiliser cette fiche polarisee avec un prolongateur une prise de courant ou un autre sortie de courant sauf si les lames peuvent etre inserees afond ans en laisser aucune partie a decouvert 7 Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 8 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Installation 9 The equipment shall be installed near the AC Socket Outlet and the disconnect device shall be easily accessible 10 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 11 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other equipment including amplifiers that produce heat 12 Do not use this equipment near water 13 Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases
22. of the interior part s are needed please call or write S T Innovators Shipping Box N 544 Cover as SR ICON Unit M6x50 4X Shipping Box Bottom Figure 15 ICON rev may 2010 22 S T INNOVATORS STEREO TUBE PREAMPLIFIER ICON rev may 2010 23 S T INNOVATORS 1 General Information 1 The Stereo Tube Preamplifier ICON ICON Pre uses Vacuum Tubes for amplifying the audio signal The ICON Pre is designed to have only qualified Service Personnel perform any part s replacement including all the vacuum tubes 2 The Main AC Power going to the ICON Pre and any other Component s should not be applied until all the system components are connected together Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system s normal operations 2 ICON Stereo Tube Preamplifier Features e Four Inputs e Moving Magnet Phono Input Relay Input Switching e Input Gain Adjustment separately for any of four inputs 18 12bB step 3dB e Precision Parts Only the finest precision 1 tolerance resistors are used throughout e Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment e Special Power Supply Using the same type power supply like ICON Power amplifier ICON rev may 2010 24 S T INNOVATORS 3 ICON Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your ICON Front View o
23. solutely accurate 3 Performance Features e Power Output The ICON consists of two separate power amplifier channels each capable of 100 watts into 4 or 8 ohm loudspeakers in stereo It may also be operated in mono at 200 watts into 2 or 4 ohm loudspeakers e Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs Balanced connections guard against induced noise and allow long cable runs without compromising sound quality ICON rev may 2010 S T INNOVATORS 4 ICON Stereo Tube Power Amplifier Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your ICON 475 mm E B RN E as Front View of ICON i Figure 1 ES Rear View of ICON Figure 2 547 mm L 520 mm Ta UU 410 mm Side View of ICON Figure 3 ICON rev may 2010 9 S T INNOVATORS 5 Installation of Tubes Tube Box a Support strip ICON s chassis ICON s frame Power Switch Figure 4 knob e General Notes Caution To prevent electrical shock make sure that the AC POWER CORD IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE ICON when inserting or removing Tubes as there are hazardous voltages present at the pins of the
24. tanding on its four feet Adequate ventilation extends the trouble free life of the ICON Pre The suggested minimum space for operating the ICON Pre is 70 cm in width 60 cm in depth and 60 cm in height Always allow air to flow through the ventilation holes on the bottom of the amplifier and a means for the warm air to escape at the top refer to figure 9 MIMI A e Dos6o000000v000 000000090000000 000000090000000 000000000000009 000000000000000 000006000000080 OLII 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000080 000000000000000 000000000000009 000000000000000 ducovvogouooouo 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 0000000000000 TD 000000000000000 000006000000080 20c0060090000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000090000000 000000000000000 000000000000009 000009090000090 ducovvogouooouo Do0c000000600600 0000060000000000 000000000000000 0000000000000 TD 000000000000000 000006000000080 D0c006000000000 VOLOOOOOOOOOONO 000000000000000 000000090000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 Do0c000000000000 DHo0c000000600000 000000000000000 000000000000000 0000000000000 TD 000000000000000 000000000000080 Do0co00600000000e VOLOOOOOOOOOONO 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 000000000000000 BOGOOOOULAOOOOVO DOLOOOOOOOOOOOD 000006000000000 000000000000000 0000000
25. ug in place Note The use of Banana Plugs is for use in the United States and Canada only 3 Locate the Terminal Connection Cover and pass the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables thru the Loudspeaker Cable Openings located near the top of the Terminal Cover 4 Connect the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables to the output terminals that match the impedance of your loudspeakers being careful to observe the correct polarities Output impedance connections of 4 ohm and 8 ohm are provided If the impedance of your loudspeakers is in between the available connections use the nearest lower impedance connection WARNING Loudspeaker terminals are hazardous live and present a risk of electric shock 5 Rotate the ICON Power Switch on front panel to the OFF Position and connect the supplied power cord to an active AC outlet ICON rev may 2010 17 S T INNOVATORS pece PSI CEERI sss AAC all sarral cose E x 1 ses Sesese pes SOO S i d Connect to AC Outlet 6000000 0000000 A o 000000000000000 po TUBE PREAMPLIFIER Connect to AC Outlet Figure 11 Stereo Connection
26. v may 2010 7 S T INNOVATORS 1 General Notes 1 Caution To prevent electrical shock make sure that the AC POWER CORD IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE ICON when inserting or removing Vacuum Tubes as there are hazardous voltages present at the pins of the Tube Sockets 2 Ifthe ICON has been ON please allow the Hot Vacuum Tubes to cool first before removing them 3 For additional connection information refer to the owner s manual s for any component s connected to the ICON 4 It is very important that loudspeaker cables of adequate size be used so that there will be minimum power loss The size is specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG American Wire Gauge The smaller the Gauge number the larger the wire size Connection Terminals will accept up to a 8 AWG wire size If your loudspeaker cables are 50 feet 38 1m or less use at least 14 Gauge If your loudspeaker cables are 100 feet 76 2m or less use at least 12 Gauge 5 Pin configuration for the XIR Balanced Input connectors on the ICON PIN 1 Shield or ground PIN 2 input PIN 3 input mai O PUSH Le Pin2 Pint h O Pin 2 Introduction ICON is an Hl end stereo tube power amplifier with the silky smooth sound and incredible detail that only a tube amplifier can provide Two 100 watt high current output channels will drive any high quality loudspeaker system to its ultimate performance The ICON reproduction is sonically transparent and ab
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