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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
TCT50 & TCT100
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................................... 1
Important Warnings ....................................................................................................... 2
Designer's Introduction................................................................................................. 3
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TCT50 & TCT100 Features and Controls...................................................................... 5
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Important Safety Instructions
1.
Read these instructions – All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before this product is
operated.
2.
Keep these instructions – The safety and operating
13. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.
unused for long periods of time.
Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance
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and in the operating instructions should be adhered
required when the apparatus has been damaged in
to.
4.
any way including: power supply cord or plug damage,
liquid spillages, objects falling into the unit, exposure
Follow all instructions – All operating and use
to rain/moisture or impact damage.
instructions should be followed.
5.
15. Please keep the unit in a well ventilated environment.
Do not use this apparatus near water – The appliance
should not be used near water or moisture – for
16. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use
example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool
by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the
etc.
6.
Clean only with dry cloth.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing
other than that contained in the operating instructions
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accordance with the instructions.
8.
do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture and
dripping or splashing of liquids. Containers filled
Do not install near any heat sourc es such as
with liquids such as vases or drinks should never be
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
placed on top of or near the unit.
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9.
18. WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
grounding plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
remain readily operable.
one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
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electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched par ticularly at the plugs, convenience
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receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the
the user to the presence of non-insulated "dangerous
apparatus.
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be
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11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
shock.
manufacturer.
- Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
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apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution
personnel.
when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
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- The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
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is intended to aler t the user to the presence of
wet.
important operating and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
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all inter-connections whether for power, speaker or
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signal connections. If in any doubt, get them checked
Protective earthing terminal. The apparatus
should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
or renew immediately.
protective earthing connection.
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vents covered, even partially. Your amp loves being
Correct Disposal of this product. This marking
indicates that this product should not be disposed
fed nice cool air!
with other household wastes throughout the EU. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human
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health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle
amp to warm up before playing, 5 minutes is a
it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
good length of time. Also allow your amp to have a
material resources. To return your used device,
good cool down after playing and before moving it,
please use the return and collection systems or
especially into the back of a car on a cold winter’s
contact the retailer where the product was purchased.
night! Your valves will last longer if you give them a
They can take this product for environmentally safe
little respect and TLC. Valves are pretty tough when
recycling.
you think of what they are made from – but can be
very fragile if treated with physical abuse.
22. WARNING: The terminals marked with the symbol of
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risk of electric shock. The external wiring connected
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to the terminals requires installation by an instructed
system. DO NOT use a screened guitar cable for
person or the use of ready-made leads or cords
speaker use.
according to manufacturer’s instruction.
NEVER use your amplifier without it connected to a
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suitable matched loudspeaker system.
the audio output power exceeds 10W per channel
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Important Warnings
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their technology! There could be something important
Musical Instruments products are designed and
that you need to know.
tested to international electro-magnetic interference
standards, please note that cellular phones in close
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proximity may cause some interference with your
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qualified in servicing musical instrument amplifier
receiving a fatal electric shock!
products. If in doubt please contact your dealer.
NEVER use your amplifier equipment in a high
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Designer's Introduction
has 2 separate switchable channels, both featuring the
same controls per channel. Channel A features the EQ
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the EQ after the gain stages.
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at all the guitar amps that I had designed previously. Even
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though many of those designs were destined to be what
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new amps in a different perspective. Instead of designing
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channels have an entirely different spectral response and
working for at the time, the TCT amps were for the first
player’s “feel”.
time “my” amps. This put the image in my mind as “what
do I want from an amp, and how do I want it to look”. As
The TCT50 and TCT100 also has the ability to mix both
a guitar player of many years I have used many different
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amps, many times different ones hooked up in a multi-
of 3 channel operation.
amp set up for the different sounds that I needed at the
time. This realisation formulated the basic concept and
The player himself can choose which he prefers for his
functionality of the direction I needed to go in, something
particular style and suitability.
that was simple to use but was as variable as possible.
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Oh, and sounded great at everything it did as well!
limiting factor on other makes of multi channel guitar
The “what do I want it to look like” actually developed
amplifiers. This flexibility sets the Albion TCT guitar
pretty quickly – I wanted something that looked classy
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and stood out from the crowd, something that at the same
time was familiar yet unique. For want of a better word
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“boutique”.
technologies to provide optimum performance required for
high class consistent playing night after night.
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The preamplifier section uses 4 double triode low noise
and desire with room to spare. Finally “my” amp!
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I personally love playing these amps and can sit there
relay switching for circuit reconfiguration when channel
playing them for hours on end without tiring of them –
switching.
sometimes to the annoyance of my small team I have to
add – I do tend to play very loud at times, and they do
The input gain itself is a very special proprietary circuit
have to work!
combining a preamp valve mixed with a unique high
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I hope that you get as much playing pleasure out of your
benefits that are not readily available with tube only
TCT amp as I do.
designs, in that the input stage noise (particularly heater
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allowing it to drive the rest of the preamp better, and
lastly it imparts a tonality approaching that of a pentode
tube, which is good in its own right! All this means is that
the input stage will perform better and more reliably by
reducing the things you DON’T want from a tube!
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range of amps. Although the tone controls are based on
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the time honoured interactive passive system historically
with a different number of output EL34 valves and required
used on most guitar amps, our design is somewhat wider
transformers, biasing etc. The TCT50C (2 x 12” combo,
ranging than most others. For instance the MIDDLE
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a substantial amount of mid boost as well as mid cut.
The result of this opens up a whole new range of sound
possibilities that we think you will enjoy. For instance using
the mid boost capability gives rise to some very sweet
singing sustain – great for blues and fusion.
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the FX loop and digital Reverb system. This section is
unashamedly solid state as this section is designed to be
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section, whilst handling the duties of efficient real world
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free seamless channel switching.
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enabling the MIX to be used as a Lead boost for instance.
The TCT50/100 power amplifier uses a 12AX7/ECC83
phase splitter and either 2 or 4 off EL34 output valves
respectively for classic high power guitar amp punch.
The power amp section can be switched between two
feedback networks. Loose gives a raw, open, vintage style
to the sound with lots of player feel and tactile response.
Tight gives a much tighter modern response to the sound
and feel.
The output section can also be run at 33% (approx 16.5
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loud”!
The TCT50C combo comes complete with two of our own
designed and built Albion loudspeakers.
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8ohm
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
16ohm
LOOP
LOW
BYPASS
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LOUDSPEAKER LOAD TO AMPLIFIER AND MATCHING
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RETURN
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TCT50 & 100 Features and Controls
WARNING! USE CORRECT FUSE ONLY
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16ohm OUT = 1 x 16ohm LS, 8ohm OUT = 1 x 8ohm OR 2 x 16ohm LS
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OUTPUT = 35 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohms
DO NOT CONNECT ANY UNBALANCED GROUND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TO USER MANUAL
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CAUTION! NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN
WARNING! USE CORRECT FUSE ONLY
16ohm OUT = 1 x 16ohm LS, 8ohm OUT = 1 x 8ohm OR 2 x 16ohm LS
PARALLEL CONNECTED SOCKETS
OUTPUT = 100 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohms
DO NOT CONNECT ANY UNBALANCED GROUND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TO USER MANUAL
a properly screened “guitar” cable for interconnection.
voicing of the input stage from deep low frequency to a
There are many different makes of guitar cable available,
shelved high pass. Experiment with your guitar and style,
ranging from fairly inexpensive to ver y expensive.
but normally when using high gain and high volume then
Each have different characteristics, and depending on
the Tight switch is usually required.
16ohm
8ohm
100 WATT TWIN CHANNEL VALVE GUITAR AMPLIFIER
your particular guitar will give different results, all very
cable with high capacitance (which would normally be
DRIVE – the DRIVE control determines the gain and
voicing of the 2nd and 3rd amplification stages. Please
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be aware that this control does NOT turn the signal OFF
benefit for an overly bright single coil guitar by taming
at zero setting! As with the GAIN control, low settings are
the very high end frequencies. Alternatively, a very low
cleaner – mid settings are crunchier – and high settings
capacitance cable can help brighten up a muddy sounding
are more distorted.
confusing for the inexperienced! For instance, a “cheap”
hum-bucker type guitar. If possible experiment to try and
find what suits you and your guitar best. Hopefully your
As stated above the GAIN and DRIVE controls work in
dealer can help you choose the right cable. If using an FX
conjunction and by so doing a very wide of different gain
pedal system then the best advice is to use high quality,
levels and voicing’s can be obtained – much more than
low noise, low capacitance cable from pedals to amp
amps with just a single gain control. Please experiment;
connection.
there is no right or wrong setting, but many different
sounds and voices!
CHANNEL & MIX SWITCHING – the pushbutton
above the INPUT JACK controls which channel you are
SMOOTH SWITCH – this switch alters the voicing
using. OUT activates channel A and illuminates A L.E.D.
associated with the 2nd and 3rd gain stages from bright
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and attacking to a smoother less high frequency style.
L.E.D. indicator will come on. When using the remote
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for getting warm clean tones for jazz style playing. Again
be pushed in to engage the footswitch circuit. Push
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MIX switch in to combine both channels in a parallel
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TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS EQ & SHIFT SWITCH –
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as stated above the EQ system is very wide ranging and
very versatile, experimentation is the key – please start
CHANNEL A & B PREAMP CONTROLS – each
with these controls set to mid position. What is important
channel has the same independent control line up,
to remember is that the EQ circuit is connected before the
therefore the description below should be read for each
gain circuits on channel A, and after the gain circuits on
channel.
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that channel A’s EQ affects the sound of the guitar signal
GAIN – this control determines the amount of signal that
going into the preamp gain circuits, whereas channel
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gain circuits. Think of it as channel A has a West coast
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DO NOT CONNECT ANY UNBALANCED GROUND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TO USER MANUAL
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of distortion range – and high settings are the overdrive
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position and, due to the interactive nature of the EQ, a
volume from the TCT50/100.
different EQ spectrum.
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VOLUME – this quite simply controls the output of each
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channels preamp, giving you the required sound level and
to negative. The benefits of this are two-fold. Firstly, if
balance that you require.
using a multi-amp set up then it is highly possible that
the relative phase between the two amplifiers could be
The following controls affect both channels and the power
different and will lead to a weak sound lacking in low-
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different position this will bring both amplifiers into the
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same relative phase and restoring the sonic spectrum
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The EDGE rotary control can be treated very much like
of the amplifier then the acoustic coupling between the
the presence control on other guitar amps, but with a
guitar and the venue you are playing can be fine-tuned
difference – instead of just boosting high frequencies in
and overcome any dead-spots that you may be suffering
the power amplifier, the EDGE control also works with
in achieving feedback type sustain. It is very effective!
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giving two different responses. The DEEP control is an
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active graphic type circuit working around the resonance
due to the nature of the output stage, do not connect the
area of the speaker system thus increasing the punch
speaker outputs to any mains connected equipment. If
and amount of bass from the amp/speaker system. This is
your set up requires this type of connection then either
variable and also gives a different response depending on
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the Phase switch set to + phase.
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loops” around the power amplifier circuit. In the case of
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the TCT50/100 this is “TIGHT” (high amount of feedback,
of the poweramp/speaker set up can be reduced to 33%
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of full power (approx. 16.5 Watts TCT50, or 33 Watts
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give a flatter tightly controlled response between the
compromise. Coupled with the Master Output control,
power amplifier and the loudspeaker system, great for
great tone can be achieved even at “whisper” levels.
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MASTER OUTPUT – This volume control is placed
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WARNING! USE CORRECT FUSE ONLY
MAINS INPUT
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OUTPUT = 35 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohms
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TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
MODE ONLY. IF IN DOUBT REFER TO USER MANUAL
LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT SOCKETS
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TO THE OUTPUT OF THIS AMPLIFIER. USE UN-GROUNDED DIFFERENTIAL
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of full power connection into either 8 or 16 ohm speaker
and Return jack sockets, Level switch and Route switch.
systems. I.e. 16 ohm output = 1 x 16 ohm speaker -- 8
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effects system, whilst the Return socket connects the
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entire signal is sent and returned back to the amplifier.
accidental switching of the set impedance – to adjust
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of this will be determined by the performance quality of
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The TCT50C 2 x 12” combo is fitted with two 8 ohm
nominally 0dbV. Experiment with the Level switch to see
loudspeaker in series for 16 ohm operation. Most Albion
what suits your system best.
guitar loudspeaker cabinets are also 16 ohm.
Effects Loops in general are designed to work with rack
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type processors rather than floor stomp boxes. The
damage in the case of one of the EL34 output valves
reason for this is that most floor pedals do not have
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enough headroom to let the signal pass through without
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causing the signal to distort unduly. Also loops are
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designed for unity-gain systems (i.e. what goes in, comes
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are best suited for time based processors like chorusing
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the connection of the mains power cord, and also houses
and delays, graphic EQ, and studio type compressors.
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panel. If in any doubt, please check with your supplier. It is
use the low level – it may work, it may not!
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LOUDSPEAKER LOAD TO AMPLIFIER
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OUTPUT = 200 Watts RMS into 8ohms - 300 Watts RMS into 4ohms
WARNING! DO NOT USE LOAD OF LESS THAN 4ohm IMPEDANCE
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small drawer in the receptacle can be withdrawn allowing
pushed in for the remote foot-switching to work.
access to the mains power Fuse.
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A WORD OF ADVICE about fuses – if a fuse blows
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series
it is usually for a very good reason, it could be anything
from a voltage spike on the mains power, to a serious
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malfunction of your amplifier. Fuses are there for your
rated 20mm glass fuse
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with the wrong value!
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personnel.
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The information in this brochure is subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved © 2010 Albion. Albion is a member of the IAG Group.
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