Decware CSP-2 Owners manual

STEREO PRE AMPLIFIER

CSP2

OWNERS MANUAL

Decware High Fidelity Eng ineering Co. 1202 N.E. Adams Street Peoria , IL 61603 [phone]

lightning flash with arrowhead, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of unin­stalled “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of risk
of electric shock to persons.

AVIS RISQUÉ DE CHOC ELECTRIC-NE PASOUVRIR.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and mainte­nance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appli­ance.

WARNING- TO REDUCE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not set things on top of apparatus.
8 Install in accordance with manufactur-

ers instructions.

9 Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

10 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polari z e d or grounding-t ype plug. A po ­larized plug has to blades with one
wider then the other. A groundi ng type
plug has to blades and a third ground­ing prong. Th e wide blade or t h e t h ird
grounding pr o n g a re provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electri­cian for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do not remove

cover or bottom. No user serviceable parts inside.

11 Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve­nience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.

12 Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

13 Do not attempt to move this apparatus until

after it has been turned of and cooled down
to room temperature.

14 Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

15 Refer all servi ci ng ot qualified service per-

sonnel. Servicing is requi r ed when the ap­paratus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-su pply cord or pl ug is damaged,
liquid ha s been spilled or objec t s have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not oper­ate normally, or has been dropped.

16 Do not expose this equipment to dripping or

splashing and ensure that no objects filled
with liquid, such as vases, are placed on or
near the equipment.

17 To completely disconnect this equipment

from the A.C. mains, disconnect the power
supply cord from the A.C. receptacle.

18 The mains plug of the power supply cord

shall remain readily operable.

19 Never touch a vacuum tube while it is oper -

ating. Some can reach temperatures of al­most 400 degrees F.

20 Turn apparatus off when not in use.

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Thank You

By purchasing the Z en T r iode CSP pre­amplifier you have illustrated a desire to rise
past the normal hi -end hype and own a truly
exceptional piece. It is a product based on
the old school way of doing things when it
was fashionable to push quality to an art
form. Your amplifier was hand-built by the
very best ar t isans who have perfected the
craft through the experience of building well
over one thousand amplifiers, ea ch one a t a
time.

Please Take a Mom e n t

The serial number and date of your a m plifier
are recorded on the bottom of the amplifier.
These are important to keep on the amplifi er
for identification purposes. You may need
them for insurance claim or future service.
Please use the spaces below to record this
information for safe keeping.

Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Model Number:

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions........................ 2

Thank You.................................... 3

Technical Assistance...................... 3

Table of Contents.......................... 3

Important Information.................... 4

Connector Information.................... 4

Fuse Location / Information............ 4

WARNING..................................... 4

Output level adjustment................. 5

Tube layout installation.................. 5

Tube life..................................... 5

Input tube information................... 6

Rectifier tube information............... 6

Where everything goes.................. 7

Introduction................................ 7

Performance features.................... 7

Technical Assistance

You can reach technical assistance by simply
contacting Decware directly. You ca n a lso e­mail us directly from our web site at
www.decware.com Please feel free express
any questions you may have about your pur­chase or how it can be best utilized in your
present system. You can also find help on­line in our support forums on decware.com

Decware / High Fidelity Engineering Co.

1202 N.E. Adam s S t .
Peoria, IL 61603
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

www.decware.com

Dimensions.................................. 8

Placement................................... 8

Heat Output................................ 8

Headphone Use............................ 9

How to Operate........................... 9

Burn-in Process............................ 9

Specifications.............................. 10

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