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P3
Silver
STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
OWNER'S INFORMATION

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  • Page 1 Silver STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER OWNER’S INFORMATION...
  • Page 2 CONTENTS 1) IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2) CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DISPOSAL POWER REQUIREMENTS 3) INTRODUCTION 4) OVERVIEW 5) UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 6) VALVE INSTALLATION 8) CONNECTION 10) OPERATION 11) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12) WARRANTY INFORMATION 13) CONTACT INFORMATION...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! RISK OF SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION! INTERNAL OPERATING VOLTAGES ARE LETHAL! Do not remove top cover, unless specifically instructed to do so in the user manual. This unit contains fuses and other safety components in accordance with BS60065 requirements.
  • Page 4: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    BS EN 60065 in accordance with the regulations 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC (from 1 January 1997) CE 94 Peter Qvortrup, Director Audio Note (UK) Limited Viscount House Star Road, Star Trading Estate Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RA...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Audio Note (UK) product. With the correct care it should give you many years of pleasure and enjoyment. Please take the time to read all of the information in this manual before connecting your new component to an electrical supply or your system, to ensure both your safety and satisfaction.
  • Page 6 P3 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER Congratulations on your purchase of the Audio Note (UK) P3 Silver stereo power amplifier. It is a Pure Class A Singled Ended amplifier that uses the highly regarded 300B direct heated triode valve, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
  • Page 7: Unpacking And Installation

    UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Please take care when unpacking your P3 Silver amplifier. Choose a clean, clear location to unpack it, and be aware that the amplifier is very heavy; before attempting to unpack or lift the unit, check the weight and if necessary use more than one person so that it can be moved safely and easily.
  • Page 8: Valve Installation

    VALVE INSTALLATION The amplifier is shipped without several of its valves installed. It is necessary to install the valves before operation. It is essential that the valves are installed correctly or serious damage that is not covered by the warranty will result. We recommend that your dealer perform this procedure for you if you are in any way unsure.
  • Page 9 VALVE INSTALLATION continued… You should find the following valves: - 2 x 300B output valves 1 x 5U4GB rectifier valve Once again, please understand that it is absolutely vital these valves are fitted correctly. Looking from the front of the amplifier install the 300B valves first. Inspect a 300B and you will notice that two of the metal pins located at the bottom of the valve are larger than the other two;...
  • Page 10 CONNECTION Line inputs Being a stereo power amplifier, the P3 Silver is fitted with a single pair or RCA / Single Ended inputs. Looking from behind the amplifier, they are located at the lower right hand side of the rear panel. They are marked „R‟...
  • Page 11: Operation

    / source is at the minimum setting. Turn on all components in the signal chain BEFORE the P3 Silver; it should always be the LAST component to be switched ON, and the FIRST to be switched OFF.
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 100 KOhm INPUT IMPEDANCE 450mV for full output INPUT SENSITIVITY 8 watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm MAXIMUM OUTPUT loads +/- 0.3dB CHANNEL BALANCE 1 x 5U4GB VALVE COMPLEMENT 1 x 6X5 2 x 300B 2 x 5687 1 x 6SN7 UNIT WEIGHT...
  • Page 13: Warranty Information

    Audio Note (UK) warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the original date of purchase from an appointed Audio Note (UK) dealer, and agrees to cover the cost of parts and associated labour required to correct such defects, subject to terms & conditions.
  • Page 14: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION If in the future your Audio Note (UK) product requires servicing, or if you require technical support or have any questions regarding this or any of our other products, please contact your local Audio Note (UK) dealer. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us directly: -...

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