Protectivecircuit
The P10 is fitted with a microprocessor controlled protectivecircuitwhichconstantlymonitorsallse ctionsof theamplifierduringitsentireperiodofoperation .
Theprotectivecircuitensuresthatthevalvesare heated gently, thereby extending the useful life of these components.
Since valves have a natural ageing tendency, the processor keeps track of the elapsed operating time of these components. After 5000hours of operation we recommendthatyouaskyourspecialist Bdealerto checkthevalves.Whenthisoperatingtimehaselap sed, the processor alerts you by displaying the message '>5000h' duringthevalveheatingphase.
Usefulinformationaboutvalves
Valves are electronic components which offer superb
soundqualities,buttheydorequireacertainleve | lofcare |
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duetotheirconstruction.Thisisprimarilyafact | orofthe |
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delicate mechanical nature of the components. Valve | s | |
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life,similartothefilamentinanincandescentli | ghtbulb. |
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Inthe P10amicroprocessorcontrolstheheatingofthe |
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valves and ensures that this process is as gentle a | s | |
possible, and that they are always protected from overloading. The operating voltages supplied to the
valvesareelectronicallystabilised,sothatfluct | uationsin | ||
themainssupplyvoltagehavenoadverseeffecton | the | ||
valves. |
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Theamplifier’sspeciallydevelopedshockabsorbing | feet | ||
dampoutmechanicalshockandvibration. |
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All these design features make the | P10 extremely | ||
reliable, and are your guarantee that the amplifier | will | ||
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However, although the machine incorporates sophisti | |||
cated protective systems, you as user can also play | a | ||
part in obtaining the best possible sound and life | |||
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Pleasenotethefollowingpointsinthisrespect: |
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• Avoidswitchingtheamplifieronandofffrequently |
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-For brief breaks in listening (less than 5…10minutes) switch the amplifier to the HV setting.
-For longer breaks in listening (up to 2hours) move themainswitchtotheHEATsetting.
•Avoid subjecting the amplifier to severe mechanical shocks.
•Allowtheamplifiertocooloffforatleastanhou rbefore movingit.
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