Talk electronics Hurricane 2.2, Hurricane 3.1B Pre-amp User Manual

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Hurricane 2.2 Pre-amp

User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a Talk Electronics
Hurricane pre-amplifier. We are confident
that it will provide you with many years of
musical enjoyment and reliable service.
However, please take the time to read this
guide thoroughly before using the amplifier.
It explains how to install and connect it,
and suggests how to ensure that you
always enjoy its optimum performance.

UNPACKING LIST

Pre-amplifier
Instruction manual
AC power cord
Remote control handset
Guarantee card
Mute Link cords x 2

NOTE: We recommend that the supplied AC
power cord is replaced with a high quality Merlin
Cables power cord for best results.
Please be aware that this unit is not supplied with
interconnects and we recommend the use of the
Merlin series of interconnect cables.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO SITE AND CONNECT YOUR HURRICANE PRE-

AMPLIFIER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE AND SAFE OPERATION

Please unpack your amplifier carefully and position it
on a stable, level surface close to a mains socket.
Before attempting to connect it into your system
please read this manual carefully.

The Hurricane will perform well placed on a coffee
table or bookshelf but if you wish to achieve the best
performance we suggest you place it on a specialist
hi-fi support. There are many suitable designs
available, which your dealer will be happy to advise
you about.

Position the amplifier so that it will not be subjected
to high ambient temperatures: avoid sites where it
will be in direct sunlight or close to a central heating
radiator. For your own safety – and your amplifier’s

Hurricane User Manual

well-being – do not allow it to come into contact with
water. Keep it away from potted plants to avoid
those all-too-common watering accidents! To clean
the amplifier’s case disconnect it from the wall
socket and wipe it with a barely damp, lint-free cloth
or chamois leather. If you suspect that water has
entered the casework, return the amplifier to your
dealer so that he can examine it.

Once you have installed the amplifier please retain
all packaging including the polythene bag which is
designed to protect the finish of the unit whilst in
transit. If you decide to upgrade or add a Whirlwind
power supply, the packaging will be required to
protect the Hurricane and ensure it arrives
undamaged at the factory or your distributor.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The Hurricane comes with a ready assembled mains
lead and we suggest that you use this to connect it
to the mains supply. We strongly recommend that
you connect the lead directly to a wall socket and do
not use extension blocks, which degrade sound
quality. For the same reason we also advise against
“line filters” and “mains conditioners”. If your mains
supply is noisy or you have household appliances
that generate clicks and pops that can be heard
through your hi-fi system, have an electrician correct
the problem at its source. We do however
recommend the use of ‘Merlin Cables’ power chords
which do not interfere with the current flow and offer
a significant performance improvement

Should you need to replace the fuse in the mains
plug, please fit only the correct replacement types.
This is a standard 5A.

If, for any reason, you wish to replace the plug or
cable, please note that the lead must be connected
as follows.

NOTE: These instructions apply in the United
Kingdom only – consult your dealer about wiring
conventions in other countries.

Green and yellow wire connects to EARTH (E or
symbol )
Blue wire connects to NEUTRAL (N)
Brown wire connects to LIVE (L)

Please ensure that the replacement lead contains a
5A fuse.

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