Audio Note P-2-SE Owners manual

Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the Audio Note P2SE power
amplifier. The P2SE is a Pure Class A Parallel Singled Ended valve amplifier that

uses the 6L6GB/5881 output valve. The P2SE offers a level of performance and
technology that was previously unavailable in a product at this price point.

The P2SE’s design is derived from Audio Note’s key technological features
originally embraced by the world famous Audio Note™ Ongaku and Kegon

amplifiers. These features include:

-Pure Class A operation.

-Zero negative feedback.

-Single ended output stage.

-Valve rectification.

-Directly heated Triode connected output stage.

-Materials and component quality.

The subjective sonic performance of our products can be measured by the
number of these features included. The P2SE meets level 2 requirements.

The P2SE is a single-ended type amplifier. This means that the complete music
waveform reproduced by the amplifier is preserved as a complete “whole”.

Consequently, a true single-ended amplifier must be operated in pure class A
and operates in a coherent and natural way. This produces significant sonic

advantages compared to conventional push-pull amplifiers since push-pull
amplifiers require that an inverted waveform of the original input be created and

this is far from the only problem associated with push-pull amplifiers.

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

Please take care when unpacking the amplifier as it is fairly heavy and place on a
suitable clean space (table or floor) it is recommend that you store the packaging
materials in case the unit requires shipping at a later date.

These amplifiers are shipped with the valves installed. It is advisable
that before the unit is powered up for the fist time that the top cover is

removed and the valves are inspected to see that the valves are
correctly seated in their respective sockets. This is a precaution only.

See diagram 1 below.

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6L6GB/5881

Diagram 1: P2SE tube locations

Installation

Select a suitable location for the units ensuring that adequate ventilation
clearance is provided allowing at least 30cm. of space above the units. This is an

important consideration as the amplifier generates substantial heat during
normal operation. Be sure not to install the amplifier into a cabinet with

restricted air flow or onto a thick pile carpet.
In the interest of safe, reliable operation situate the amplifier away from
dampness or direct sunlight. Site the unit on a flat and firm surface capable of

sustaining the amplifier’s weight. Worthwhile sonic improvements may be
obtained by locating the amplifiers on a purposely designed audio support

system.

CONNECTION – Inputs

The amplifier has a pair RCA sockets on the rear panel for connection to your
preamplifier. The sockets are colour coded Black for Left channel and Red for

Right channel. The P2SE is equipped with a volume control and so a preamplifier

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