McIntosh MA2275 owner manual Location and Ventilation

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Location and Ventilation

Installation of Tubes, Tube Cover, Location and Ventilation

6.Repeat the above the steps for the remaining 3 Power Output Tubes.

There are two different types of Small Signal Tubes (12AX7A and 12AT7) used in each channel. Tube type can be found on the outside of the Tube. The MA2275 will not function if they are inserted into the wrong socket.

Small Signal Tubes:

1.Locate a 12AX7A Tube.

2.On the top center area of the amplifier, locate the Tube Socket that has the nomenclature V4 12AX7A next to it on the chassis. Refer to figure 4.

3.Orient the Tube so the area where no pins are located on the base of the Tube is aligned with the corre- sponding area on the Tube Socket.

4.Carefully insert the Tube into the socket until the base of the Tube is fully seated in the Tube Socket.

5.Repeat the above steps for the remaining three 12AX7A Tubes. Refer to figure 5.

6.Locate a 12AT7 Tube.

7.On the right side of the amplifier, locate the Tube Socket that has the nomenclature V1R 12AT7 next to it on the chassis. Refer to figure 4.

8.Insert the Tube, following the same procedure as in steps 3 and 4.

9.Repeat steps 6-9 for the remaining 12AT7 Tube. Re-

fer to figure 5.

Caution: To prevent electrical shock make sure the MA2275 Tube Cover is installed before connecting the AC Power Cord.

Before operating the MA2275, locate the previously re- moved Tube Cover and perform the following steps:

Installing the Tube Cover:

1.The Tube Cover has a wide opening along one side of its longer dimension. Orient this wide opening so it is facing towards you.

2.Carefully place the Tube Cover onto the MA2275. Refer to figure 6.

3.Using an appropriate screwdriver secure the Tube Cover to the chassis using the previously installed screws.

Location and Ventilation

Adequate ventilation extends the trouble free life of the MA2275. The suggested minimum space for operating the MA2275 is 24 inches (60.96cm) in width, 20 inches (50.8cm) depth, and 22.5 inches (57.15cm) in height. Al- ways allow air to flow through the ventilation holes on the bottom of the amplifier and a means for the warm air to es- cape at the top, refer to figure 7. For installation of the MA2275 into a cabinet, refer to the next page.

12AX7A

KT88/

6550

12AT7

Figure 5

Tube Cover

Fastening

Screw

Location

Figure 6

Warm Air

Figure 7

KT88/

6550

Cool Air

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McIntosh MA2275 owner manual Location and Ventilation