Mystèrepa21 User manual
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1. Combine the pa21 with its matching full size ca21 preamplfer www mystere eu com 2 and experience a truly reference quality system without a typical reference quality price tag myst re MERE pa2 We would like to thank you for choosing our Myst re pa21 stereo power am Table of Contents plifier as an important part of your music system Description 2 Working with components across the spectrum day in and day out for more than 30 years led us to adopt an unassailable philosophy the only acceptable Specifications 2 level of quality for the products we produce is the highest quality regardless of price point Thank you 3 We have staked our reputation on this and are certain that the products we ve already brought to market reflect this principle We feel comfortable in stating that our standing in the audio community is of the highest order and we re Warning Setup Contents 4 certain that Myst re will only serve to enhance that standing Inputs Controls gt We hope that the Myst re pa21 stereo power amplifier will make you want to Protection 2 follow our next steps in expanding this new range of products If you have any questions or comments don t hesitate to contact us You can also share your Tube Basics 6 thoughts with others at www audioreview com or other review sites On the www mystere eu com website you will find links to these and other websites Troubleshooting 7 Our prices are kept low by us2. a few minutes Do not leave the amplifier on 24 hours a day e Break in yields improvements Every tube when new needs to be left alone for a little while So when your amplifier is new or when you re tube it it may take a little time to settle in There is however no fixed time rule for break in Please note that tubes can vary electrically and by plugging in the wrong type of tube you can damage the amplifier and void your warranty myst re ita Tube Tip Some 6sn7 tubes are more microphonic than others In your pa21 the 6sn7 positions most sensitive to this are the input tubes V1 and V2 Experiment if you want with different 6SN7 tubes in the market to get your opti mal sound You also may ex periment with the different tube dampers available in the market to fine tune your amplifier myst re pa2 Some tips No output Power is on but power LED is off and tubes do not light up AC cable makes bad connection in IEC connector Please check No output Power is on but power LED is off and tubes do not light up Mains fuse is out Replace fuse as per instructions on page 5 No output Power is on but power LED is off and tubes do not light up Mains fuse is not out Thermal protection may have switched off power transformer If so the power ampli fier will switch on again after internal temperature of power transformer returns to normal Overheating might be caused by highe
3. attempt to check or replace a fuse while the amplifier is plugged in Turn off the amplifier Unplug all speakers components and AC cords Wait 10 minutes to let tubes cool down and the circuit to fully discharge Mains Fuse The mains fuse is located on the rear of the amplifier at the top of the power cord socket The fuse holder can be snapped out using a small slotted flat blade screwdriver ani pa2 The 6SN7 tubes will have a life of about 10 000 hours However the life span of power tubes is more difficult to predict It greatly depends on how gently or roughly you use your amplifier In general under normal conditions you can figure between 2 000 and 3 000 hours Here are some tips on using tubes Do not use treatments on tube pins or in sockets lf you decide to experiment with other tube types it s best not to swap tubes in and out repeatedly as you never want to cycle pre amplifiers on and off rapidly They should be left off for at least five minutes Further every time you insert a tube you stand a chance of loosening the tube sockets It s okay to have fun and we support that but don t go crazy and swap tubes in and out twenty times in a day Some tubes and tube socketshave a center key which must correspond If you use brute force and misalign you will damage important and ex pensive parts of your amplifier The Myst re pa21 has a warm up time of just
4. ards the faint orange glow of the tubes that peer out from between the vertical slots of the sleek cover Marvel at the realism and joy of music that has been perfected over many generations of equipment design resulting in the Mystere range of audio products Now your search for the ultimate experience is over
5. d to duration of this warranty This warranty does not extend to any indentical or consequential costs or damages to purchaser or third parties Our liability will be no more than the amount you paid for the product that is the subject of a claim This is the maximum amount for which we are responsible This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from country to country and state to state Sales amp Support Myst re Durob Audio BV PO Box 109 5250 AC Vlijmen The Netherlands 31 73511 2555 www mystere eu com info mystere eu com Email us for your local distributor myst re The Myst re Story Its midnight and the year is 1 500 BC An eerie wind is blowing across the Salisbury Plain in southern England and the flat green ground is bathed in the moon s ghostly light A faint orange glow can be seen in the distance seemingly coming from a huge circle of majestic stones that stand out in solitary grandeur against the barren landscape As one draws closer dark figures dancing around the wooden fire that smoulders at the centre of the great circle of stones become visible Strangely not a sound can be heard The whole place is shrouded in mystery am of course referring to the world famous Stonehenge which stands to this day as a powerful tribute to the people of the late Stone and Bronze Ages and consists of a ring of extremely large stones and while moder
6. ing word of mouth and customer feedback and we would appreciate hearing what you have to say about our product If you Warranty Info 8 need service during or after the warranty period please contact us Thanks again for your support OPA l Herman van den Dungen DUROB AUDIO BV Copyright Durob Audio B V 2009 myst re ita pa2 To prevent serious injury electrical shock or fire Contents Do not operate with bottom plate removed 1x Myst re pa21 Keep away from rain and moisture Stereo power amplifier Disconnect all cable connections before changing fuses and or tubes Do not replace tubes without reading instructions 1x Power Cord Do not replace fuses or tubes if you have any doubt about your ability to do so We accept no responsibility for any personal or material damage due to incompetent use or users 1x Owner s Manual Remove the Myst re pa21 from its packaging Use the white gloves 1x White Gloves Remove the tube cage by pulling it up and away from the amplifier Remove the protective foam surrounding the pre installed tubes Tubes 4x 6SN7 Check that each tube is firmly seated in its socket Use gloves 4x KT88 Replace cage back in its place if desired Check to see the power switch is off down Fuses 1x 5AT 100 120 VAC Connect each source to the corresponding plugs or 1x 3AT 200 240 VAC Connect output of preamp with input of poweramp Connect your speaker wires positive t
7. myst re myst re pa21 The pa21 maximizes all our efforts with more power more Specifications dynamics and greater flexibility The full sized chassis allows us to use OE REES AETA EEE EEE ENEE larger transformers and bigger caps and resistors delivering greater Power output 55 55W 8 Ohm 1 thd control and detail Bandwidth 4Hz 80kHz 0 3dB 1W The result is 55 watts of pure pentode output per channel and OHz 52kHz 1dB 40W PRE ar arene the P edo E renra veh nee eee ee ee ee modest amount of global negative feedback to make the amp rock A onsoriaenesecaet pie agen ovat ete ne cet ee den l l Distortion 0 09 1W With more room at their disposal our engineers continued to P search for improvements such optimal efficiency the lowest signal 0 2 10W degradation and the greatest immunity from noise and hum They 1 full power 55W accomplished just that with carefully separated and laid out signal Coneumption ne Sea ase nec sine e eteysiaia sie eters acer 2 ground power supply ground and chassis ground schematics We ve also advanced our proprietary Adaptive AutoBias board with a special circuit that re calibrates it for EL34s or KT88s One flick of a sett ih Ss RCE Ea O Ae switch allows you to run either tube at its optimal level And as always the board continuously monitors each tube tweaking it to its sweet spot There s no biasing no need for matched tubes no worries Websites
8. n techniques in archaeology have helped shape new theories about these stones their ultimate purpose nevertheless remains a fascinating and enduring mystery Whatever their exact purpose was recent research has revealed that the stones at Stonehenge are able to contain and amplify sounds Furthermore most sounds made in the centre are not clearly transmitted beyond the rings of stone Almost all of the stones at Stonehenge were shaped with the inner surfaces of many stones being dressed to be either flat or concave and their outer surfaces irregular or convex The contrasting acoustic experiences between the inside and outside of the stone circle that result from the shaping and placement of these stones may have been utilised by the ancient builders to isolate people on the outside from the activities at the centre An audience occupying the inner circle of Stonehenge would have heard amplified sounds In contrast no one outside the monument could have clearly seen or heard events within thus creating a sense of mystery Recent research suggests that the original Stonehenge probably had an almost concert like acoustic that our ancestors developed and perfected over many generations While undertaking a series of tests one researcher commented A simple drum beat sounded incredibly dramatic It felt special Similarly we want to invite you to join our select inner circle of audiophiles to sample the delights of the Myst re series Be enticed tow
9. not been used in accordance with the instructions found elsewhere in this manual or if it has been misused abused damaged by accident or neglect or in transport once in possession of purchaser The warranty is also void if the product has been tampered with or has been repaired or modified by anyone other than Durob Audio BV or its specifically authorized representatives 3 Remedy If this product contains material manufacturing or workmanship defects it must be packed in orginal pack aging and returned to Durob Audio BV or its authorized representative via insured freight at the owner s expense Returned products must be accompanied by written description of the defect and a return authorization number available from Durob Audio BV or the authorized representative via e mail Upon receipt of the defective product Durob Audio BV or the authorized representative agrees to repair the product without charge for parts except vacuum tubes if the unit is more than 6 months old or labor The product will then returned via prepaid insured freight with carrier at the sole determination of Durob Audio BV or the authorized representative This constitutes the purchaser s sole remedy 4 Design change Durob Audio BV and its partners reserve the right to modify their products or change specifications at any time without obligation or liability to previous purchasers 5 Miscellaneous Any implied warranties relating to the above product shall be limite
10. o positive negative to negative Plug the powercords into the preamplifier and amplifier then into the wall sockets Warning Switch the preamplifier on and wait for 30 60 seconds while to warm up Do not replace fuses with any Switch the poweramplifier on after the preamplifier has been on for 30 fuse other than the same type 60 seconds and rating as used by the factory The tubes will be warmed up and ready to use in about 30 seconds pa2 The front panel of the Myst re models is like the rest of the chassis finished in high gloss piano lacquer finish The power switch is located on the right side of the amp just behind the front plate On the leftside just behind the front plate you will find the EL34 KT88 switch Looking at the rear panel you will note one pair of stereo in puts and the pair of speaker ter minals Attach the positive from your loudspeaker to the 4 or 8 ohm terminal that most closely matches the average impedance of your loudspeak ers according to their manufac turer s specifications The nega tive from your loudspeaker attaches to the 0 Ohm terminal Tip Experiment using the 4 or 8 Ohm positive terminal to find the best match for your speakers Do not make any assumptions Trust your ears mys t r MERE Fuse Protection A note on fuses Fuses are safety valves They should always be replaced with the exact same value and type Warning Never
11. r environment temperature than normal or heavy use No output Power LED is on and tubes do light up normally Check preamp input and output wiring if all seems to be OK check power amplifier Hum or noise coming from one channel Noisy tube First swap the 6SN7 tubes left to right If noise follows tube swap then you have found the problem tubeset Now swap one by one from left to right If noise follows you have found the problematic tube Hum coming from one channel Possible bad output tube Swap the output tubes in pairs from right to left If hum follows the swap swap the far left and far right tubes If the hum returns to the original problem channel you have found the problem tube If not swap the inside output tubes left to right Noise distortion coming from both channels Tubes may be in need of replacement Read page 6 for tube basics and replacement options If you try these possible solutions and problems persist contact us or your local distributor for further investigation myst re MERE pa2 Two year limited warranty Six month warranty on stock vacuum tubes 1 Limited to original purchaser This warranty is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser of the covered product and may not be transferred to a subsequent owner 2 Conditions amp Limitations This warranty is subject to conditions and limitations as follows This warrantly is void and inapplicable if the product has
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