Experience Head One
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1. Trafomatic Au eof Experience Head Une Tube Headphone Amplifier User s Manual www trafomaticaudio com rev 1 Table of Contents Section Safety Precautions Getting Started About Your Amplifier Construction and Testing Packaging Unpacking Accessories Preparation for Use Operating Procedures Controls and Their Functions Vacuum Tube Layout Tube Replacement Servicing Technical Specifications Experience Head One Page No 3 4 pi CO O O O AN DDD H A OO Experience Head One SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SAFETY 1 Read the User s Manual and refer to it frequently during use of this product All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain the User s Manual The safety and operating instructions should be re tained for future reference 3 Follow Instructions All operating and instructions for use should be close ly followed 4 Power Sources This product should be operated using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home consult your product dealer or local power company 5 Groundi2. ake cer tain that the unit is turned off and disconnected from the AC outlet and that the tubes have cooled down Allow sufficient time minimum 30 minutes for tubes to cool down and internal capacitors to discharge Be fore inserting a new tube inspect the tube for cracks and physical damage Make sure that the pins are straight If you need to straighten the pins be very careful as it may cause the glass envelope to break causing the tube to lose the vacuum and fail as soon as the amplifier is powered on possibly damaging the amplifier as well Also make sure to inspect the tube sockets for cracks and pin inserts Carefully align the pins with the socket and gently insert the new tube Never force a tube into a socket Should you decide to buy replacement tubes from Trafomatic Audio rest assured that they were fully tested before the shipment Only 6S45P power tubes can be used Regarding rectifier tube the EZ80 tube can be replaced with EZ81 or 6V4 No other types of tubes can be used as they may cause damage to the amplifier which is not cov ered by the warranty We do not recommend frequent changes of the tubes as the sockets are sensitive mechanical parts and are rated for relatively small number of insertions Servicing Because of its careful design and high manufactur ing standards your amplifier should normally require only minimal service to maintain its high level of per formance CAUTION Lethal voltages
3. and reliable operation Any modification may pose a safety problem and result in reduced lifetime of the product Any removal of the cover will void warranty Experience Head One Getting Started About Your Headphone Amplifier Your Experience Head One headphone amplifier was designed to provide a significant value based on a high performance to price ratio that will exceed the sonic quality of good solid state amplifiers with its musical accuracy The Experience Head One uses two 6845P power output tubes and one EZ80 81 rectifier tube The Experience Head One is designed to work in a Sin gle Ended class A Parts are carefully chosen for the optimum sound quality and the overall circuit layout is maximized for sonic purity Handling Vacuum Tubes Many people have never had experience handling vacuum tubes Process is very similar to handling incandescent light bulbs As with light bulbs you should not touch a vacuum tube when it is operat ing since you can burn yourself Similarly if a tube is dropped on a hard surface it will break When replac ing the tubes allow sufficient time minimum 30 min utes for tubes to cool down and internal capacitors to discharge Before you insert a tube you should make certain the unit is disconnected from the AC outlet and that the tube has cooled down Inspect the tube for cracks and physical damage Make sure that the pins are straight If you need to straighten the pins be very careful as
4. are present inside the amplifier Do not remove the amplifier s bottom cover and do not tamper with components inside the unit even with the power turned off Servicing should be left only to authorized and trained personnel Experience Head One Technical Specifications Tube Headphone Amplifier Tubes 2x 6S45P 1x EZ80 81 Power supply 230VAC option 115VAC 50 60Hz 50VA Consumption 30VA Output impedance 30 100 3000ohms Maximum output power 300mW THD at 100mMW 1kHz 3 Additional outputs line out i sub out Inputs CD AUX Input sensitivity 1Veff Input resistance 47Kohm Output line voltage THD 1 3 2V THD 2 6 4V THD 2 8 9V Frequency bandwidth headphone and line out 20Hz 3dB 80KHz 3dB Subwoofer out 20Hz 3db 18KHz 3dB S N 85dB Minimum load resistance on LINE and SUB 2k ohm both outputs simultaneously 1k ohm single output Gain on LINE output 18dB Dimension 200x280x150mm HEAD PHONE Trafomatic ANGID Trafomatic Audio Trafomatic Ltd Andije Habusa 15 11400 Mladenovac Serbia www trafomatic com Trafomatic Audio is a registered trademark of the Trafomatic LTD Copyright 2007 2008 by Trafomatic All rights reserved
5. it may cause the glass envelope to break causing the tube to lose the vacuum and fail as soon as the amplifier is powered on Carefully align the pins with the socket and gently insert the tube Never force a tube into a socket Should you decide to buy replacement tubes from Trafomatic Audio rest assured that they were fully tested before the shipment Packaging Save all the packaging in a dry place Your amplifier is a precision electronic instrument and should be prop erly packaged any time shipment is made Because of its weight it is highly probable that the unit will be damaged during shipment if repackaged in a box and packing other than that designed for the unit Preparation for Use Place your amplifier on a flat surface Before inserting the tubes inspect them for cracks and physical damage Make sure that the pins are straight If you need to straighten the pins be very careful as that may cause the glass envelope to break causing the tube to lose the vacuum and fail as soon as the amplifier is powered on Refer to the drawing below to locate correct location for each tube Care fully align the pins with the socket and gently insert the tube according to the drawing below Never force a tube into a socket Figure 1 Experience Head One tube layout Never use excessive force when inserting the tubes into their socket Experience Head One Operating Procedure 1 Make sure that you read instructions before at
6. nced 6 3mm jack for headphone Back Panel Power Switch Press the power switch to Il turn the power on Within 10 20 seconds as the heaters reach operating temperature the tubes will begin to glow a soft orange light Press the power switch to 0 to turn the unit off As the heaters cool off the orange glow will slowly dis appear It is normal for a vacuum tube equipment to run warm if used for prolonged periods Tubes are operating at much higher tempera ture and should not be touched for at least ten minutes after the unit is turned off to pre vent burns Always place your amplifier away from chil dren and pets to prevent burns Audio signal connection jacks Use these jacks to connect the audio interconnects from your components to the amplifier Amplifier has two pairs of RCA connectors for two stereo in puts which can be select with toggle switch Experience Head One TUBE REPLACEMENT Your Experience Head One amplifier s conservative design maximizes life of the tubes You can expect that your 6S45P tubes will last in excess of 5000 while the EZ80 81 rectifier tube should last approxi mately 2500 hrs Lacking the accurate time measurement we strong ly recommend replacing the output tubes at 20 30 months interval depending on your listening habits This will ensure that the amplifier always performs at its best and tube failure will not overstress other parts Before you start replacement you should m
7. ng This product is equipped with a three prong IEC con nector Always use power cord with adequate wire cross section and an electrical outlet that is grounded If you do not know whether the outlet is grounded consult your electrician or local power company 6 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and where they exit from the product Always use power cords with adequate current ratings and safety certifications UL CE TUV CSA etc 7 Fuses For continued protection against fire hazard replace fuses with the same type and rating of the fuses specified When changing fuses completely unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet 8 Tubes During operation the tubes get very hot Do not touch the tubes since this may result in a severe burn Allow at least 10 minutes after removing pow er for tubes to cool down before touching them 9 Turn off when not using Turn off the unit as soon as you stop actively using it Unplug the power supply from the wall during a lightning storm or when the product is to be left unat tended and unused for longer periods of time Experience Head One ENVIRONMENT 1 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water i e near a bath tub ash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or the like Damp basemen
8. tempting to operate your unit Trafomatic Audio TSE SLAGPHONE 2 hMPLIeA Figure 2 Experience Head One Front panel eee a he e SUS OUT UNE OUT Trafomatic Audio Made in Serbia Figure 3 Experience Head One back panel Make sure your amplifier is properly connected to a high current power receptacle 2 When turning the unit on make sure the volume control is at its lowest point the volume control is at mini mum when turned counterclockwise to the mechanical limit 3 The headphone amplifier will be fully functional after only a couple of minutes However as it warms up over the first 30 minutes of operation you may notice slight improvement in the sound quality 4 At the end of your listening session make sure to turn the amplifier off Leaving it on does nothing for sound quality and it reduces life of the vacuum tubes The amplifier should always be turned on and off via its own power on off switch Experience Head One Controls and Their Functions Front Panel Selector Switch The three position selector switch can be used to se lect impedance of headphone 30 100 and 300 ohms as well as function of the line preamplifier line out Volume control This control is used to adjust the output volume lev el Turning the control knob clockwise increases the sound level and turning it counterclockwise decreas es the sound level Headphone terminals Your amplifier has normal stereo unbala
9. ts should be avoided 2 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sourc es such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances that produce heat Also avoid putting the unit in the direct rays of the sun 3 For indoor use only PLACEMENT 1 Accessibility It is normal for a vacuum tube power amplifier to run warm if used for prolonged periods Tubes are very hot when operating and should not be touched for at least ten minutes after the unit is turned off to pre vent burns Always place your amplifier away from children and pets to prevent burns 2 Ventilation This product should not be placed in a built in installa tion or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been followed Never place anything on top your amplifier that could obstruct the airflow and cause the electron tubes to overheat and damage the amplifier Do not place your amplifier in a closed bookcase overheating could oc cur Ensure that there is at least 8 200mm of open space above the amplifier 3 Surface Place the unit on a flat level surface Care should be taken to prevent objects from falling and liquids from spilling into the unit Do not subject the unit to exces sive smoke dust vibration or shock MAINTENANCE 1 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before clean ing Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning Do not use an
10. y type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as al cohol or benzene 2 Tube replacement Electron tubes have their life in the 2000 3000 hrs range We strongly recommend replacing the output tubes at 20 30 months interval depending on your listening habits and signal tubes at every other pow er tube replacement after 24 36 months This will ensure that the amplifier always performs at its best and tube failure will not overstress other parts 3 Biasing the amplifier The Experience Head One amplifier uses tubes in self biasing configuration and does not require any adjustments The only requirement is to ensure that matched tubes are used in both channels Matched tubes are available from multiple vendors as well as directly from Trafomatic Audio SERVICE 1 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure that the service technician uses replacement parts speci fied by the manufacturer or parts with the same char acteristics as the original part Unauthorized sub stitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 2 Tube Replacement Should it become necessary to replace your tubes remove the AC power plug from the wall and allow thirty minutes for the high voltage capacitors to dis charge Follow instructions outlined in this manual 3 Modifications Modifications to the amplifier are strongly discour aged The unit was designed by experienced engi neers and tested for safe
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