Talk electronics Tornado 2.2 User Manual

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TALK ELECTRONICS LTD. THE OLD BARN HIGHER PARK FARM HALEBOURNE LANE CHOBHAM SURREY GU24 8SL

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Tornado 2.2 Stereo Power Amp

User Manual

Talk Electronics

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a Talk Electronics
Tornado power 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

Power amplifier
Instruction manual
AC power cord
Guarantee card

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 TORNADO POWER 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 Tornado will perform well when placed on a cof

­fee 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 heat

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Tornado User Manual

fier’s 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 do not

throw away its packaging.

If you move home or
need to return the unit to your dealer for example for
upgrade, the original packaging will protect it and
ensure it arrives undamaged.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Using your mains lead of choice, connect the am­plifier directly to a wall socket. We strongly recom

­mend that you do not use extension blocks as they
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 your (UK)
mains plug, please fit only the correct replacement
type. 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)

This unit must be earthed.