PrimaLuna® ProLogue Five
Contents
1. PrimaLuna Warranty Information Two year limited warranty Six month warranty on stock vacuum tubes Terms amp Conditions 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 Conditions amp Limitations This warranty is subject to conditions and limitations as follows This warrantly is void and inapplicable if the product has 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 Remedy If this product contains material manufacturing or workmanship defects it must be packed in orginal packaging 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 lab2. s oe i W HOU aT 810 pe While matched tubes are not a requirement it is still recommended if you want to get the very best results You can get the very best in replacement tubes as well as rare vintage NOS New Old Stock tubes from us and other parties if you wish to upgrade In the USA Upscale Audio s inventory of New Old Stock tubes is the largest you can find Elsewhere independent suppliers can assist you to make your best choice
3. If noise does not follow swap the 12AU7 tubes left to right Hum coming from one channel Possible bad output tube Swap the KT 88 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 KT 88 tubes left to right Noise distortion coming from both channels Tubes may be in need of replacement Read page 8 for tube basics and replacement options If you try these possible solutions and problems persist contact us or your local distributor for further investigation 10 PrimaLuna THANK YOU We would like to thank you for choosing our PrimaLuna ProLogue Five vacuum tube power amplifier as part of your music system The ProLogue Five is the second tube power amplifier of our family of affordable high quality tube products The designers and builders of the PrimaLuna equipment all have a long history in high end audio We feel that it s time to offer a range of affordable audio instruments that can easily compete with today s most expensive brands We firmly believe that our quality level will be a difficult standard for other products in the market to match This PrimaLuna ProLogue power amp features e Hand made construction with the finest point to point wiring using workmanship that is equal to or better than any product you can buy at any price e A heavy gauge steel fully
4. 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 i e 6922 for a 12AX7 you can damage the amplifier and void your warranty Common replacements 12AX7 ECC83 ECC803S E83CC 7025 CV4004 You can also use a 5751 but please note that the 5751 is a lower gain tube than a 12AX7 and the sound will be altered 12AU7 ECC82 ECC802S E82CC 5814 6189 CV4003 KT 88 6550 KT 90 You may also use EL 34 6L6GC 7581A and KT66 though power will drop slightly center key Topview tube socket Some tubes and tube sockets have a center key which must correspond If you use brute force and misalign you will damage important and expensive parts of your amplifier Topview picture of ProLogue Five Y PrimaLuna ProLogue Five Warning To prevent serious injury electrical shock or fire Do not operate with bottom plate removed Keep away from rain and moisture Always disconnect all cable connections to and from amplifier before changing fuses and or tubes Do not replace fuses with any fuse other than the same type and rating as used by the factory Do not replace tubes without reading instructions 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 u
5. rear of the amplifier just below the power cord socket see picture on this page The fuse rating is 1 x Littelfuse 218 Series 2 5A Slo Blo 5 x 20 mm fuse for 100 120VAC and Littelfuse 218 Series 1 25A Slo Blo 5 x 20 mm fuse for 200 240VAC Replace with the same type and value fuse The fuse holder can be snapped out using a small slotted flat blade screwdriver Y PrimaLuna ProLogue Five Tube Basics The 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes will have a life of about 5 000 to 10 000 hours The lives of powertubes are more difficult to predict This also depends on how gently or roughly you use your amplifier In general under normal conditions you can say between 2 000 and 3 000 hours Here are some tips on using tubes Do not use treatments on tube pins or in sockets If 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 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 Do not leave the amplifier on 24 hours a day Just a short warm up is required for the PrimaLuna to get into its groove 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
6. vented chassis with a five coat finish Each coat is hand rubbed and polished e Premium parts toroidal transformer for power supply custom designed in conjunction with one of the most prestigious transformer designers in the USA encapsulated output transformers for lowest hum wide bandwidth for great bass and extended highs ceramic tube sockets Nichicon and Solen capacitors superfast Philips diode circuitry gold plated heavy duty WBT style speaker terminals gold plated panel mounted input jacks e SoftStart circuit for extended life of sensitive components plus a reduced chance of tube failure from thermal shock e Adaptive AutoBias exclusive to PrimaLuna This circuit monitors and smoothly adjusts bias constantly and instantly reducing maintenance and increasing performance due to the dramatic reduction in distortion e Tube plate fuse to protect the amp output stage Other amplifiers might need a trip to the shop if a tube fails not this one just plug in a new tube fuse and go Premium tubes are available from us and other parties if you wish to upgrade In USA Upscale Audio s inventory of New Old Stock tubes is the largest you can find Elsewhere independent suppliers can assist you to make your best choice We hope that the PrimaLuna ProLogue Five stereo vacuum tube power amplifier will make you want to follow our next steps in expanding this new range of products If you have any questions or comments don t hesitate t
7. 0 rule PTS Premium Tube Selection and as such are already special when compared to other standard tubes on the market Additionally for certain models we have our GoldLabel tubes which are available from us if you wish to upgrade As of July 1 2006 all PrimaLuna products are manufactured with ROHS compliant parts Y PrimaLuna ProLogue Five Fuse Protection A note on fuses If someone who knows tells you to wrap fuses with aluminium foil to avoid wasting money on new ones it s best not to take his advice Fuses are safety valves They should always be replaced with the exact same value and type Warning Never attempt to check or replace a fuse while the amp is plugged in Turn it off and unplug all speakers components and AC cords before continuing Wait 10 minutes to let tubes cool down and the circuit to fully discharge Plate Fuse The plate fuse is located inside the amp on top of the Adaptive AutoBias board To replace it remove the bottom plate using a Phillips 2 type of screwdriver The fuse is located in a small plastic case on the end of the Adaptive AutoBias board Refer to the pictures on this page Remove the top cover The fuse will be held on by the cover Remove it by twisting the fuse out of the holder The cover will snap back into place Re install bottom plate of the amp j PSEC eN eun ewtigs a Y y d eunqewrd Mains Fuse The mains fuse is located on the
8. Y PrimaLuna ProLogue Five Herman van den Dungen PrimaLuna gt jin Italian language is First Moon My grandfather was the first Herman My grandmother an aristocratic lady in a small Dutch village had a special name for her husband Maantje which means Little Moon which is now also the name of our small dog van den Dungen The people in the village adopted that name and having a strong accent they soon called him Maontje van den Dungen My father s first name was Cor but in the village it was of course Cor from Maontje van den Dungen was of course Herman from Cor from Maontje van den Dungen etc That s why thought of First Moon as a brandname and that s why the logo is how itis 4 Loris Arrigucci PrimaLuna gt believe it or not discovered a small town located 50Km north of Milano called Primaluna Please get yourself a map from Italy You ll find Primaluna town near the upper right corner It is located 50Km north of Milano near the Lake of Como This should eliminate every doubt regarding italian origin of Primaluna name I ve read the history section of the Primaluna village web site and found the following literally translated One probable interpretation of the name of the village comes from latin Primum Lumen which means First Light of Christianism since the very first evidence of Christianism in this region dates 495 Annus Domini First Light trans ates into Prima Luce in Italian a
9. nd this seems very interesting to me PrimaLuce FirstLight jis the first light that we hi fi lovers with small budgets can see in this world of darkness populated by way too expensive esoteric gears lt 4 f Please contact us for registering your PrimaLuna ProLogue Five amplifier We will keep you updated of upgrades or any other information related to your amplifier If you wish to comment on your PrimaLuna ProLogue Five amplifier please do If you want to send us a review of your experience with the amplifier you are more than welcome to If you have any technical questions please don t hesitate to contact us We thank you upfront for your time and attention Local distribution Worldwide distribution Durob Audio BV P O Box 109 5250 AC Vlijmen The Netherlands Email primaluna primaluna nl Website www primaluna nl J PrimaLuna ProLogue Five PrimaLuna ProLogue Five Power Amplifier Serialnumber PrimaLuna Table of Contents Thank you 3 Specifications 4 Warning Package Contents Initial Setup 5 Inputs amp Controls 6 Adaptive AutoBias 7 Tube Replacement 8 Fuse Protection 9 Troubleshooting 10 Warranty Information 11 Copyright Durob Audio BV 2010 All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or part of text logo graphics or schematics is strictly forbidden without permission in writing of Durob Audio BV The information in this manual is subject to change without further notice
10. o contact us You can also share your thoughts with others at www audioreview com or other review sites On the www primaluna nl website you will find links to these and other websites Our prices are kept low by using word of mouth and customer feedback and we would appreciate hearing what you have to say about our product If you need service during or after the warranty period contact us Thanks again for your support Herman van den Dungen DUROB AUDIO BV Y PrimaLuna ProLogue Five Specifications OW Oc E E E EEEE EEE EE EEE E E 36 Watts per channel Frequency Response n 20Hz 85kHz 0 2dB at rated power 4Hz 110kHz 3dB 1W THD with AABB ow lt 0 1 1W lt 1 10W max 2 at rated power into resistive load S N Ratio 89 dB unweighted ref 1W Input Impedance 100 kOhm INDUt Sensitivity nmnnomennnnniniinciiinnnnnnnnnn 600mV rms input for rated output power CAG cease ETE E A E A EE E E E ES 28x 29dB Power Consumption minii 125W idle 225W rated max power Net Weight n 37 5 Ibs 17 kg Shipping Weight aiseee a SE 41 9 Ibs 19 kg DIMENSIONS ne 15 5 x 11 x 7 5 395 mm x 280 mm x 190 mm L x W x H Shipping Dimensions s 18 3 x 15 x 12 465 mm x 380 mm x 305 mm Lx W x H INputS iii 1 pair RCA U pU S 4 amp 8 Ohm Speaker Taps Tube Complement on 4 x KT 88 2 x 12AX7 2 x 12AU7 All PrimaLuna products come with PrimaLuna SilverLabel tubes which are pre selected by us following our simple 60 out of 10
11. or 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 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 Miscellaneous Any implied warranties relating to the above product shall be limited 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 11 PrimaLuna Troubleshooting Some tips 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 9 No output Power LED is on and tubes do light up normally Plate fuse may be out Replace fuse as per instructions on page 9 If the new fuse goes out immediately after replacement contact us for further assistance Noise coming from one channel Noisy tube First swap the 12AX7 tubes left to right If noise follows tube swap than you have found the problem tube
12. sers Package Contents ProLogue Five Amplifier s Power Cord ee This Owner s Manual e White Gloves ccc Tube Complement ee Main Fuse Plate Fuse Initial Setup Carefully remove the ProLogue Five from its packaging Use the white gloves to prevent fingerprint smudges Remove the tube cage by carefully pulling it up and away from the amplifier Remove the protective foam surrounding the tubes Tubes are already installed Check that each tube is firmly seated in its socket Use gloves Replace cage back in its place if desired Check to see the power switch is off down Connect your speaker wires positive to positive negative to negative This unit is non inverting Plug the powercord into the amplifier then into the wall socket Switch the preamplifier on and wait for 1 minute to stabilize the circuit Switch the poweramplifier on The tubes will be warmed up and ready to use in about 30 seconds Y PrimaLuna ProLogue Five Inputs and Controls Front Panel Q POWER PrimaLuna ProLogue Five Y PrimaLuna ProLogue Five Adaptive AutoBias The front panel of the PrimaLuna models is made from machined aluminium finished to match the blue metallic chassis No controls are available from the front The power switch is located on the left side of the amp just behind the front plate Rear Panel AC INPUT 117V 50 60Hz peH OK CEES Looking at the rear panel you will note you have one set of inp
13. uts and the pair of speaker terminals Attach the positive from your loudspeaker to the 4 or 8 ohm terminal that most closely matches the average impedance of your loudspeakers according to their manufacturer s specifications The negative from your loudspeaker attaches to the 0 Ohm terminal 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 Some preamplifiers invert the audio signal In that case you might want to connect the positive wire of your loudspeaker cable to the 0 Ohm terminal of the ProLogue Five and the negative wire to the 4 or 8 Ohm terminal do so on both channels When in doubt consult the preamp s manual or ask the manufacturer of the preamp Our preamplifiers are non inverting Exclusive to PrimaLuna this circuit monitors and smoothly adjusts bias constantly and instantly The genius of this design is that the Adaptive AutoBias actually improves the overall sound quality and performance of the amp Between 12 and 30 Watts measured distortion levels drop by over 40 In addition tubes do not have to be matched and there is no bias re adjustments needed ever Furthermore the PrimaLuna is equipped with Soft start which brings the amplifier on line slowly to prolong the life of internal components including the tubes This makes the PrimaLuna a joy to own and operate 22nr3 30V ANCE 04 W b G Tod z 7
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search