Cary Audio Design CAD 808 Break In Period, Care and Cleaning, Tube Replacement, Factory Service

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Break In Period

The tubes, capacitors and output transformers take approximately 100 hours of music playing to fully settle in for peak performance. The Rocket 88 R will sound good fresh out of the box. However, after the first couple of hours you will notice increased depth and tighter bass. This break in period is normal for tube based components and with high performance audio components.

SERVICE AND CARE

WARNING!

MAKE SURE AMPLIFIER IS UNPLUGGED FROM AC MAINS

Care and Cleaning

The chassis of the Rocket 88 R may be cleaned with a soft rag and Windex (or a similar window cleaner). A dry feather duster is also good for cleaning the chassis.

Tube Replacement

If it becomes necessary to replace the tubes in the Rocket 88 R amplifier, a matched set of tubes of the same brand should be used. A new tube kit is available from your Cary Audio dealer. You should get 2-5 year’s from the output tubes and even more years of use from the 12BZ7 and EL-84 tubes with everyday usage.

Factory Service

Careful consideration has been given to the design of your Rocket 88 R amplifier to keep maintenance problems to a minimum. However, it is possible that some problems may arise which cannot be cured by tube substitution. At this point we suggest that you contact our Customer Service Department from 1 to 5 PM East Coast Time, phone number 1-919-355-0010, to describe your problem in detail. Do not return the amplifier to the factory without a return authorization number from the Customer Service Department. Cary Audio Design will assume no responsibility if the transportation company refuses to pay a damage claim due to improper packing or lack of insurance should the unit be lost in shipment.

Cary Audio Design

1020 Goodworth Drive

Apex, North Carolina 27539

www.caryaudio.com

info@caryaudio.com

Tel: 919-355-0010

Fax: 919-355-0013

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