Triton Stereo Tube Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Operating Manual Ayon Audio – Hart 18 – 8101 Gratkorn – Austria – Phone: +43 3124 24954 www.ayonaudio.
WARNING PRECAUTION AND SAFETY To prevent shock or fire hazard do not open the unit or expose to rain or moisture. Refer all service to Ayon Audio Company or an Ayon authorized service facility. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Triton. Refer all internal service, updates, or modifications to qualified service personnel. High voltage is present inside operating Triton. Do not remove bottom plate or insert any objects through openings in the case.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of the Ayon Triton power amplifier. Please read this owner’s manual to obtain the full benefit of the Triton amplifier in your system. This manual provides you with necessary safety information and operation procedures for this unit. With this amplifier, you have entered into the world of exclusive design which will give you great satisfaction and privilege of enjoying the advanced technology of Ayon Audio products.
CONTENTS OPEN CARTON – UNPACKING THE TRITON ACCESSORIES OPERATION YOUR NEW TRITON 1. Installation of tubes 2. Connecting 3. Turn ON procedure 4. Turn OFF procedure 5. Security caution in operation 6. Bias adjustment 7. Triode / Pentode switch 8. Power tube – protection board 9. Troubleshooting 10. How to operate remote control BREAK-IN PERIOD SPECIFICATION VACUUM TUBES WARRANTY AND SERVICE 4 Ayon Audio – Hart 18 – 8101 Gratkorn – Austria – Phone: +43 3124 24954 www.ayonaudio.
OPEN CARTON - UNPACKING THE TRITON Inspect your amplifier for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Note: Do not plug your amplifier into an AC outlet if you find shipping damage. To avoid damaging the vacuum tubes please don’t turn the cardboard box upside down. Open the box and carefully take out the vacuum tubes and then the amplifier. The amplifier is very heavy! We advise saving all packing materials so that the unit can be easily and safely shipped if the need arises.
ACCESSORIES Provided with the Ayon Triton amplifier are the following accessories: 8 x KT88 power tubes, 6 x 12AU7 signal - driver tubes, 1 x AC power cord, 1 x remote control, 1 x owner’s operating manual, OPERATION 1. Installing the vacuum tubes Please remove the vacuum tubes and the Triton from box and place the Triton on a firm, level surface. Insert the vacuum tubes in accordance with the designated tube numbers into their relative assigned sockets.
2. Connecting To assure reliable operation always turn the Triton OFF while making or changing input or speaker connections. No connections should be made while the amplifier is ON. Rear panel All input and output connectors are clearly marked on the rear panel. LOUDSPEAKER: There are three sets of gold speaker output terminals at the rear panel: Left out, common, 4, 8, ohm, Right out, common, 4, 8, ohm.
The power connection is located at the rear panel. Plug the AC power cord into receptacle. Power switch off = “0” - Power switch on = “|”. Note: In case the Triton is used as a pure power amplifier and there is a hum loop (hum audible from more than a few inches from the loudspeakers) flip the grounded/ungrounded switch. It is recommended that you do not use a power conditioner as it may limit the current available to the amplifier.
F. Insure that the Ayon logo, located on the front panel of the Triton, illuminates . G. The Triton amplifier SHOULD NOT BE LEFT RUNNING WHEN NOT IN USE. If you will not be listening to the amplifier for more than an hour, it is advised that the amplifier be turned off. Unlike solid state amplifiers, tube amplifiers should be shut down when not being used. This will greatly prolong tube life. H. It is normal for vacuum tube equipment to runs very warm if used for prolonged periods. I.
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8. Power tube – protection board In order to protect the output level to the tubes, this unit is equipped with a special protection power tube circuit to detect over currents and voltages. When an over current or DC-input from the sources is detected or a power tube itself has a problem, the protection circuit will shut off the output tube’s current and continue to do so until the power is switched off.
A. Volume: Use these buttons to adjust the volume. B. Mute: Use this button to mute the sound. Battery Installation You will require a small size Allen Hex Wrench, provided. 1) On the top and bottom of the remote you will see 4 hex screws on each end of the remote. Using the provided Allen Wrench, remove the 2 top UPPER section hex screws only. Carefully separate the top panel of the remote control from the lower panel of the remote control. Handle carefully as do not damage the signal diode.
SPECIFICATION Amplifier Class of Operation Tube Complement Load Impedance Bandwidth Output Power / Pentode mode Output Power / Triode mode Peak Output Power / Pentode mode Frequency Response Frequency Response Input Impedance at 1 kHz Input sensitivity ( full power ) S/N ratio at full power Hum NFB Volume Control Remote Control Inputs & Outputs Dimensions (WxDxH) cm Shipping dimensions (WxDxH) cm Weight Shipping weight Ayon Triton Triode or Pentode mode 8x KT88, 6x 12AU7 4 & 8 Ohms 8Hz-70kHz 2 x 100 Watt 2
WARRANTY AND SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY Ayon Audio electronic components are warranted by the manufacturer to be free of defects in materials production for a period of 3 years (except all kinds of signal, rectifier and power tubes) from the date of purchase. Under this warranty defects are repaired free of charge. The purchaser is responsible for transportation from his location to the original sales agent, national distributor, or international distributor, whoever is closest.
