Tsakiridis Devices AEOLOS PLUS Operating instructions

Brand: Tsakiridis Devices

Model: AEOLOS PLUS

Category: Musical Equipment

Type: Operating instructions

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Operating manual

Aeolos (2 x 35 Watt) & Aeolos Plus (2 x 45 Watt)

Valve integrated amplifier

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TSAKIRIDIS DEVICES

AUDIO AMPLIFIERS

Aristomenous 12 Str,

T.K. 10440, Athens, GREECE

Tel: 210 8253132 / Fax: 210 8253794

info@tsakiridis-devices.com

www.tsakiridis-devices.com

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Declaration of Conformity

Tsakiridis Devices

Aristomenous 12 Str,

T.K. 10440

Athens,

GREECE

Declare that the product described in this owner’s manual is compliant with the

technical standards:

EMISSIONS EN 55103-1:1997

IMMUNITY EN55103-2:1997

Tests Procedure

Voltage Dips, Interruptions EN61000-4-11: 1994

Harmonics EN61000-3-2: 2000

Surge EN61000-4-5: 1995

Conducted Emissions EN55022: 1998

Radiated Emissions EN55022: 1998

ESD EN61000-4-2: 1995

Conducted Immunity EN61000-4-6: 1996

Radiated Immunity EN61000-4-4: 2004

EFT EN61000-4-4: 2004

Flicker EN6100-3-3: 1995

Dr. Tsakiridis Odysseus

Tsakiridis Devices

10/2006

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Contents

1. Introduction

2. Installation

3. Special Notice

4. Amplifier Front

5. Amplifier Back

6. Warranty

7. Specifications

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1.Introduction

Welcome to the Aeolos / Aeolos Plus Amplifier!

Thank you for your purchase of this TSAKIRIDIS DEVICES amplifier.

We are very proud of our products and feel sure that it will bring you many years of audio

pleasure and that like other high quality audio components it will be a valued possession

for you and for future generations of music lovers!

This manual introduces you to the amplifier’s key features, and explains how you can take

advantage of its superb sound in your system. Please retain this book for your reference.

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2. Connection and Installation

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

• Dangerous voltages inside. Do not open the amplifier cabinets. There are no user

serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be carried out by qualified service

personnel only.

• Take care to handle the power cord carefully and not to crimp or damage it as this

can cause electric shock or damage the device.

• Do not insert any objects into the amplifier.

• To install the device, select an open place with good ventilation. The amplifier

should be placed so that the valves (vacuum tubes) are always vertical.

• The amplifier operates with alternating current voltage 240 VOLT, 50 HZ. Before

connecting power check that the required supply voltage corresponds to your local

AC supply. If a different voltage is stated, do not connect the amplifier to the mains

power, and seek advice from your dealer / distributor.

• Never pull the power cable from the cord.

• Connect to the mains power using a high quality mains cable.

• Always disconnect the amplifier from the mains power before connecting or

disconnecting any of the input or loudspeaker cables.

• Never expose the device directly to the sun or attempt to operate it outdoors.

• Do not place the amplifier near radiators or other sources of heat and generally

avoid placing the device in an adverse environment.

• All valve amplifiers need time to reach their optimal operating temperature. We

recommend, therefore, that you allow at least fifteen minutes for the amplifiers to

‘warm up’ before use. Warming up should be done with the volume control (on the

pre amplifier) set to zero, with no signal passing to the power amplifier.

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3. Special Notice

 Do not place the amplifier near each other while in operation because the

magnetic field emitted from the power supply can cause noise and adversely

affect audio playback quality.

 Never change the position of the amplifiers during operation and wait for 20

minutes after powering off before moving, because of the high voltages that

remain in the amplifier.

 Do not touch the valves during operation – serious risk of being burned!

 The lifetime of the tube is 7,000 hours for Aeolos and after this time replacement

is necessary.

 After use, always allow the amplifiers to cool down before re-starting (2 minutes

should suffice).

 Do not operate the amplifier without a load (speaker cables attached) as this can

cause damage to the amplifiers.

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4. Amplifier Front

• The left control is the selector input: turn the knob to switch to the inputs.

• The right control is used to control the volume

• A blue light indicates the unit is switched ‘ON’.

5. Amplifier Rear

• The ON/OFF switch is at the rear.

• Connections (inputs and outputs) are at the rear of the amplifier.

• Always disconnect the amplifier from the mains power before connecting or

disconnecting any of the inputs or loudspeaker cables.

• Use the best possible quality input cables and loudspeakers interconnect cables.

Please consult your dealer or distributor for advice.

• See diagram on the following page.

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6. Warranty

TSAKIRIDIS DEVICES offers a five-year (5) warranty for all its appliances from the date

of purchase. (proof of purchase will be required, so please retain your receipt).

Technical support is provided by the manufacturer, however if you require support for

your product, in the first instance please contact your reseller or distributor to explain the

symptoms. They will advise on the best course of action.

If the amplifier needs to be returned for service or repair, please use the original carton

provided. Please include a note detailing your name, address, your phone and a brief

description of you symptom and events surrounding the malfunction / complication.

Type: Aeolos

Serial number:

Surname:

Name:

Address:

Location:

Postal Code:

Email:

Phone number:

Date and place of Purchase:

We advise owners to retain al the packaging throughout the lifetime of the product – it

should be used when / if moving home and returning products for service / repair.

Please note that unauthorised alterations or modifications will invalidate the warranty.

This warranty does not include the valves which are subject to wear as discussed

above.

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All transport costs for warranty items is to be borne by the customer and is not the

responsibility of the manufacturer or distributor. Please consult the distributor in case of

uncertainty.

In the event that damage has been caused to the amplifier which falls outside of the

terms of this warranty, from deliberate or unintended case of intervention by third parties

shall cease to apply security and the holder shall bear the costs of parts and labour.

7.Specifications

• Aeolos, Tube Integrated Amplifier, 2 x 35 Watt, (4 x EL 34, 4 x 12AT7).

• Aeolos Plus, Tube Integrated Amplifier, 2 x 45, Watt (4 x 6550, 4 x 12AT7).

• Push Pull / Class AB

• Four (4) Inputs Line Selector with Tape Out.

• High Grade Selection Relays.

• Alps Volume Control.

• Matched Input & Output Tubes.

• Power Supply Capacitors: United Chemicon.

• Porcelain Tube Bases.

• Double Face Printing Circuit with Separate Signal & Power Path.

• Hand Made Ultra linear Output Transformers with Multi Layer Construction.

• High Grade Polypropylene Signal Capacitors.

• Metal Film Resistors with Low Tolerance 1%.

• Low Feedback Design.

• Gold Plated Input Connectors: Ultimax.

• Nickel Plated Output Connectors: Ultimax.

• Five Year Guarantee.

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Please note

i. The measurements given above are per channel

ii. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

CAUTION

Very high levels of electrical current operate inside the amplifier, which may

continue for many hours after the power supply is disconnected from the mains.

CAUTION

Only trained personnel should open and service this amplifier.

Technical Specifications

Power Output:

Aeolos

Aeolos Plus

35 Watt (EL 34)

45 Watt (6550)

Harmonic Distortion

1 Watt / 40 Hz

1 Watt / 1 KHz

1 Watt / 20Khz

10 Watt / 40 Hz

10 Watt / 1 KHz

10 Watt / 20Khz

0.39 %

0.38 %

0.75 %

0.79 %

0.45 %

1.70 %

Intermodulation

(60 Hz / 7000 Hz R=1/4)

1 Watt

10 Watt

2.10 %

4.90 %

Frequency Response

1 Watt / -3dB

10 Watt / -3dB

20 Hz 20 KHz

5 Hz - 80 KHz

7 Hz 75 KHz

< 0.2 dB

Rise Time 4µS (10 KHz)

Signal / Noise 85 DB

Input Resistance 47 KΩ

Output Resistance 4 / 8 Ωhm

Input Voltage 350 mV R.M.S.

Power Supply Energy 100 Joule

Power Consumption 200 Watt

Weight 8 Kg

Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.5x48x20 cm

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Model: AEOLOS PLUS

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Type: Operating instructions

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