Talk electronic Tornado 3.1B Power Amplifier user manual Protection Mode, Hints and Tips

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PROTECTION MODE

INTERNAL FUSES

If for any reason these are found to have blown or the red LED on the front panel will not illuminate within 20 seconds of power up, then the protection circuits have identified a possible fault condition. The amplifier should immediately be switched off and returned to your dealer or distributor for examination. There are no user serviceable parts in your power amplifier. Units contain lethal voltages, so only qualified personnel should service your amplifier.

HINTS AND TIPS

Although you can stack a Tornado power amplifier with a pre-amplifier and other components, your system will not perform at its best if you do. The power supply in the amplifier can induce hum into sensitive components.

When using a Tornado with our Hurricane pre- amplifier we recommend that you place the units side by side or arrange them on separate shelves of a system rack, separated by about 15cm. Keep your turntable, if you are using one, as far away as possible from the power amplifier.

Don’t be tempted to take a little look inside the amplifier: there’s nothing very exciting to see and there are some dangerous voltages floating about inside its case. Similarly, do not try to modify or “improve” the design with the latest audiophile fad components. We know what we are doing and we chose the most appropriate components for this design. We certainly will not repair the amplifier under guarantee if you’ve been fiddling with it!

SPECIFICATIONS

 

TORNADO 3.1B

Type

 

Mono

Nominal power output 20-20k 8 ohms

200W

Input impedance

 

22k ohms

Input sensitivity

 

1V for full output

Distortion 1KHz 8Ohms

<0.005%

Mains Voltage

 

230V or 115V AC ± 10%

Dimensions

 

 

 

width

440mm

 

height

89mm

 

depth

325mm (allow at least 400mm for connections)

Weight per unit

unpacked

16.2kg

 

packed

18.0kg

Talk Electronics’ policy of continued research and development means that the above specification may change without notice.

The Thunder has been manufactured to conform with the protection requirements of the EC Council directive 89/336/EEC relating to EMC by application of the following standards:

EN50081-1 1997 Emissions Standard

EN50082-1 1997 Immunity Standard

and also the requirements of the EC low voltage directive relating to electrical safety by application of the following standard BSEN60065: 2002 Safety standard

For the purposes of testing the Thunder was used with the mains cables and high quality interconnects supplied by Merlin Cables. Compliance with the above standards can only be made if the unit is installed as per this manual and using the correct cables.

*Guarantee: 3 Years return to dealer.

To help us provide you with the most efficient service please return your guarantee card promptly. Your CD player is guaranteed against manufacturing and component defects for a period of 3 years. The guarantee does not cover and damage caused by accident, misuse, neglect or through incorrect installation, adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel or the cost of collecting the Thunder from you and returning it to the dealer. The above does not effect your statutory rights as a consumer.

E & OE. Due to our policy of continued development we reserve the right to change the specifications at any time.

*Upon return of Guarantee Card

Talk Electronics

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Contents Talk Electronics Installation Instructions IntroductionUnpacking List Electrical ConnectionsRear Panel Signal ConnectionsFront Panel Specifications Tornado 3.1B Protection ModeHints and Tips Guarantee Rear Panel Layout

Tornado 3.1B Power Amplifier specifications

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