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Integrated Amplifier
Operating Instructions
Thank you for purchasing a Quicksilver Audio Integrated amplifier This unit was designed to be simple and reliable and to give
wonderful sound quality at a reasonable price. We, at Quick-
silver, are confident you will enjoy it!
Quicksilver Audio
1103 Enterprise Street
Stockton, CA 95204
(209)957-6640 / Fax 957-6641
www.quicksilveraudio.com
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS
Bandwidth 10 Hz to 30 KHz
Gain 24 db ± 1 db
Phase Inverting yes
Input Impedance 50 Kohm, 20 Hz - 20 KHz
Output Impedance 0.8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 KHz
Maximum Input 30 volts RMS, 20 Hz - 20 KHz
Maximum Output 20 watts RMS, 20 Hz - 20 KHz
Tube Complement 2-12DW7, 8 6BQ5/EL84
Dimensions 6"H, 10 1/2"D, 14"W
Front Panel 5 1/2"H , 14"W
Weight 35 lbs
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TUBES CONTINUED
Never operate the amp with any tubes missing. Matched
tubes from Quicksilver will give you the best sound.
FUSE
Never use larger than a 2 amp slo-blo fuse. If the fuse
continually blows, a tube may be shorted. If replacing all
the 6BQ5s does not correct the fuse blowing problem,
then the amp should be returned to Quicksilver for servicing.
WARRANTY
Quicksilver Audio waranties your new Integrated Amplifer
for a period of one year from the date of purchase (90 days
on tubes.) Parts and labor are provided free of charge as
long as the failure was not caused by misuse, accident or
negligence. Shipping to the factory is not included.
Retain your packing carton in case the unit needs to be
returned for service.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
RELIABLE OPERATION
Connect inputs and speakers before turning on the amp.
Wait at least 45 seconds before turning the amp on again
after it has been turned off.
The amplifier should be placed where it will have at least 4
inches of air circulation above it and on each side.
SYSTEM GROUNDING
Your amp has a three pronged grounded AC plug. For
proper safety this AC plug should always be plugged into a
3 connection grounded AC outlet.
SPEAKER CONNECTION
Five way binding posts are used for speaker connection.
For better sonic performance, we recommend using the
screw-down part of the post rather than banana plugs to
connect your speaker wire. Make sure the ends of the
speaker leads do not touch each other. A speaker with a
minimum impedance as low as 2 ohms may be used.
TURN ON
When the amplifier is turned on it will take about 30 seconds
for it to produce sound due to the tubes warming up. For
reliable operation reduce the volume for a few minutes to
allow the tubes to come up to operating temperature.
TUBES
The new Quicksilver Integrated uses 6BQ5 power tubes.
The amp is shipped with JJ 6BQ5s but there are many
brands of 6BQ5s available. Any of the tubes may be
replaced at any time and no adjustments are needed.
POWER
TRANSFRMR
POWER
SWITCH
up to turn
on.
2 AMP
FUSE
IEC POWER
CORD
CONNECTOR
POWER SUPPLY
CAPACITOR
SPEAKER
TERMINALS
OUTPUT
TRANSFORMER
OUTPUT
TRANSFORMER
12DW7
6BQ5
6BQ5
6BQ5
6BQ5
POWER
TRANSFRMR
LEFT_RIGHT
SWITCH
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