Connecting the Tempest II to a subwoofer:
The Tempest II has a pair of variable outputs on the back that are labeled “variable out.” You can use these as preamp outs for driving a subwoofer. You may also use the binding posts if your subwoofer is designed to connect directly to these.
OPERATING YOUR TEMPEST II
1)Delays- Note that the Tempest is equipped with a slow
2)Powering up the system - First turn on the amplifier by pushing in the “power” button. The red LED will light showing that the unit is powered up. After approximately 10 seconds the outputs will disconnect from ground. After another 10 seconds, the control section will be unmuted and the Tempest is ready to play music.
Note : This unit will not play for approximately 20 seconds after power on while tubes warm up.
3)Switches and Controls - The Tempest II is equipped with volume, balance, source, power, mute, and an optional remote volume .
•Volume – adjust gain from 0 to 23Volts out
•Balance - left and right channel attenuation
•Source - selects source material (CD, phono, tape, tuner, aux, preamp)
•Power - on/off operation
•Mute - mutes output
Remote Volume Control - The Tempest is optionally equipped with an analog remote volume control feature. The volume may be adjusted manually using the knob on the front panel, or by using the remote control provided.
4)Breaking in the amplifier - As with many
5)Passive preamplifier – The control section of the Tempest II consists of a passive preamplifier section. You will probably need to turn the volume control up higher than if you were using an active preamplifier circuit. This is completely normal.
Note: This unit will not sound its best until the tubes have warmed up. This will take approximately
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