Owner`s manual

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Ayon Audio – Hart 18 – 8101 Gratkorn – Austria – Phone: [phone]
www.ayonaudio.com
3. Turn ON procedure
When all sources are connected properly, turn down the volume (preamp) to minimum, switch
on the power - the Ayon-logo glows; it will go through a gentle power-on sequence first.
Please wait for min. 60 seconds before turning the volume up. After 60 seconds, the unit is
operational. Now you can increase the volume.
Follow this procedure each time you turn your Typhon on.
Some preamplifiers and sources can generate dangerous transients that can damage
loudspeakers. To avoid letting dangerous transients reach your loudspeakers turn your system
on in the following order:
1) Turn on all sources (CD, tuner, etc.) that you will be using.
2) Turn on the preamplifier.
3) Wait until preamp has stabilized.
4) Power up Typhon mono amplifiers.
5) Select listening source and play music.
Note: The Typhon is using a big power supply with large high voltage capacitor storage, during
power ON an electrical capacitor charging noise – hum may be heard especially when the
amp was turn off for a while. This is not cause for alarm, it is normal.
4. Turn OFF procedure
When powering down your system, always turn the amplifiers off first.
The unit can be turned off at any time (even while playing).
Important: If the Typhon was turned OFF even for a short period of time, you should wait at least
2 minutes before turning it back ON.
Do not turn it ON then OFF and then ON again in quick succession.
This precaution will minimize the stress (high voltages) on internal components.
Follow this procedure each time you turn your Typhon OFF / ON.
5. Security caution in operation
A. Handle the Typhon with respect, it is heavy.
B. Insert the vacuum tubes in accordance with the designated tube numbers into their relative
assigned sockets. Important: Pay close attention to the direction of socket pins NEVER FORCE A
VACUUM TUBE INTO PLACE. Tube should glide right in. If the direction is wrong and you force
the tube, damage to the socket pins will occur.
C. Turn volume control (preamp) down to the minimum position.
Rotate input selector knob (preamp) to the corresponding position for input device connected.
D. Check your speaker connections! DO NOT OPERATE AMPLIFIER WITHOUT INSURING THAT
SPEAKERS ARE CONNECTED TO THE AMPLIFIER. DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
E. Insure that the Ayon logo, located on the front panel of the Typhon, illuminates.
F. The Typhon 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.
G. It is normal for a vacuum tube equipment to run very warm if used for prolonged periods.
H. Do not use a speaker with impedance lower than 2 ohms on either of the outputs.
I. In case of a hum loop operate the ground switch. If the hum doesn’t disappear although you
are using the ground switch, please read # 6 “Grounding”.