OWNERS MANUAL neuhaus laboratories T-2 Integrated Vacuum Tube Amplifier

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Please read this OWNER'S MANUAL before operating your new neuhaus laboratories T-2 amplifier. Observe the Safety Instructions to avoid electrical shocks or equipment failure due to improper installation!

WELCOME & THANK YOU

Welcome and thank you for choosing the neuhaus laboratories T-2 integrated stereo tube amplifier. The vacuum tube amplifier you have purchased is designed to give you years of enjoyment. Whether you use your new amplifier with your home computer, or as the heart of a traditional audio components stereo system, we hope you will appreciate the concert sound stage produced by this amazing amplifier. This versatile amp can be enjoyed a number of ways: Connected directly to your computer or digital media via a USB port, or optical connection such as Apple Airport Express. With input from CD, DVD, radio tuner, tape, turntable (phono pre-amp required) or other component. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. USE CAUTION! Thank you for purchasing the T-2 Integrated Tube Amplifier. To enjoy the fantastic sound experience of tube amplification please read All safety and operating manual instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate the Neuhaus Laboratories T-2 Integrated tube amplifier. • In an effort to help preserve environmental resources download and follow instructions detailed in the operating manual available at www.neuhauslabs.com • Retain Instructions in a safe place for future reference. • Observe all safety warnings given in the manual. • If the new amplifier produces smoke, a strange smell, or strange sounds upon turning the product “ON”, the unit may have been damaged in shipment. If this happens, immediately switch the power “OFF”, unplug the power cord. • This unit should NOT be situated in close proximity to water. Such as near bathtubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pool, sauna etc. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or to extreme temperature, humidity, or changes in temperature. • Do not place near direct heat sources such as radiators, stoves, gas fires, naked flames or candles. Ensure that the unit is placed on a clean, dry and flat surface before operation. • Do not drop unit, apply excessive force to the controls or place heavy objects on top of the unit. • Do not allow excessive levels of dust to gather on the T-2. To clean, unplug the cooled unit, use a soft dry cloth. If necessary, use a damp cloth without any solvents.

• Ensure that the area in which the unit is situated has adequate ventilation. Do not place the T-2 in a position where its ventilation may become obstructed. Avoid placement on beds, sofas, rugs, enclosed bookcases / cabinets and any other area which may cause interference to the ventilation of the product thus causing it to overheat. DO NOT COVER THE TUBE GRILLE COVER. • Ensure that the unit is connected to the correct power supply as indicated on the unit. Unplug the T-2 when not in use for a long period. Always make sure power cables are placed safely and are not obstructing a walkway. • This product can get hot. Do not remove tube grille cover. Do not touch the tubes and keep away from babies and children and pets. • To avoid risk of electric shock, do not attempt to remove the cover or the back of unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing of internal parts to qualified service personnel. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would render the manufacturer's warranty null and void. DO NOT POWER THE AMPLIFIER "ON" UNTIL THE PROTECTIVE TRANSPARENT FILM HAS BEEN CAREFULLY REMOVED FROM AMP BODY AND ALL CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MADE PER THE OWNERS MANUAL. REMOVE TUBE COVER WITH SUPPLIED WRENCH AND CAREFULLY REMOVE TRANSAPERENT FILM. UNIT CANNOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT SPEAKERS CONNECTED TO THE REAR PANEL. WARNING Tube electronics use high voltages that can cause injury or death. Dangerous voltages may be stored in capacitors many hours after the unit has been tuned “OFF”. Select voltage on rear panel 115V (US) or 230V. Check that your local mains supply voltage agrees with the setting indicated on the back panel of the amplifier. Always use a quality power surge protector. Always turn OFF the power switches when connecting or disconnecting from mains power. It is recommended that you disconnect the power supply from the mains when the unit is in a protracted period of non-use (holidays, etc) and during initial setup. Refer to the owner's manual of each component that is connected to this unit.

UNPACKING Before unpacking, check if there is any damage to the carton. Place on a flat surface with the arrow upward. Carefully remove your new amplifier and all accessories from its packing carton, and examine it closely for signs of shipping damage. Carefully remove the transparent protective film protecting the mirror finish stainless steel body. Insure that the tubes are correctly inserted in their sockets. Make sure that your amplifier came packed with the following items: - Power supply cord - USB Cable - Toslink Optical w/Mac Plug - Remote Control - Tube Cover Removal Wrench - White Gloves - Safety Instruction

SPEAKER CONNECTION Make sure that all connections between this unit and other components are made correctly, that is to say L (Left) to L, R (Right) to R, + to + and - to Connect using high quality, bare (stripped) speaker wire or banana plugs. Please note that if your speaker wires are not connected properly you may hear no sound or if polarities are reversed, you will hear oddities in the signal path with an unnatural loss of bass frequencies. DO NOT POWER ON UNIT WITHOUT SPEAKERS CONNECTED When connecting speakers, ensure they have an impedance of between 4 & 8 ohms, which are most speakers. Make sure the wire holders are firmly screwed in to prevent wires from becoming loose. If wires touch, the speakers and or the unit could be damaged.

COMPUTER CONNECTION If you plan to use the amplifier with your computer, connect the USB cable supplied with the unit from your computer to the USB input on the back of the amplifier.

POWER CORD Connect the power cord: first be sure to set the "VOLUME" control to the lowest position and the power switch in the “OFF” position. Then connect the power cord into the power socket on the rear panel of the amplifier. Next, connect the other end of the power cord into the outlet. The power outlet, which the amplifier power cord is connected to, must be the 3-pin grounding type. Check again to make sure both speakers are properly connected and the voltage selector switch (located on the bottom of the amplifier if installed on the unit) is properly set before turning power “ON”.

POWER ON Your new amplifier is ready for operation after the speakers, power cord, signal or USB cables have been properly installed. When you are sure the connections are correct, adjust the “VOLUME" to the minimum and push the power button located on the center of the front panel to the “ON” position. Observe that the Blue LED and all vacuum tubes are lit. The slow power up protects you components. The amp will be ready to play in about 15 seconds. NOTICE: The sound quality will be affected by all the elements of the audio chain: recording, recorded medium, source, amplifier, speakers and room. We therefore recommend that you select quality inputs and quality speakers to perform with the neuhaus laboratories T-2 amplifier. COMPUTER AUDIO: USE OF THE WITH USB PORT on the neuhaus laboratories T-2 amp. WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS WINDOWS COMPATIBLE When your computer is “ON”, you will find a new USB device in the “Device Manager” (Windows XP): USB Speakers. The amplifier is designed for “Plug & Play" set up and in most cases the audio signal from your computer should play through the amplifier without requiring any additional adjustment. If the audio from your computer cannot be heard through the amplifier and you are using Windows XP, first click on the "speaker" icon at the bottom right corner of your screen and adjust the sound output to the maximum position. If you still cannot hear your computer: go to the Windows “Control Panel” and select "Sounds and Audio Devices" (XP) or "Multimedia" (98SE, ME, 200). Under the "Audio" tab, choose C-Media USB Audio for "Sound Playback”. Your PC sound will now play through your neuhaus laboratories T-2 tube amplifier. The sound level can be adjusted from the “speaker bar” on your computer and should be placed at maximum so main volume is controlled by the T-2 amp.

MAC OPERATING SYSTEMS MAC COMPATIBLE Plug the USB cable into the USB port of your Mac computer. Select “Sound” in System Preferences. Under the “Output” tab, select “C-Media USB Audio”. Your Mac's sound will now play through your neuhaus laboratories T-2 tube amplifier.

OPTICAL SYSTEM CONNECTION Most Apple Mac computers allow optical connection directly from the computer to the neuhaus laboratories T-2 amplifier. Optical cable, included (Toslink cable with Mini Headphone plug adapter). Plug the square toslink connector to the rear of the amplifier and the plug connection to the mini headphone port of the Mac. Push plug all the way in. This optical connection bypasses the MAC Digital to Analog Converter (DAC). Under System Preferences, Sound, Output should read Digital Out. Your Mac's sound will now play through your neuhaus laboratories T-2 tube amplifier. APPLE AIRPORT EXPRESS CONNECTION Send your ITunes music wireless from your computer to the neuhaus laboratories T-2 amplifier. Apple Airport Express allows you to connect the neuhaus laboratories T-2 directly from the Airport Express Toslink connection to an Apple Mac or Windows Computer with optical or Toslink connection. Please refer to the Apple Airport Express Operating Manual.

Windows, Zune are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple Mac OS, Airport Express, iPod. ITunes are trademarks of Apple Computers, Inc.

CD Player Connect CD Player (CD) to rear panel Left (White) and Right (Red). Select CD on selector switch.

AUX Connect Turntable (AUX) (Phono Pre-Amp required) to rear panel Left (White) and Right (Red). Select AUX on selector switch. TUNER Connect Tuner (TUN) to rear panel Left (White) and Right (Red). Select TUN on selector switch.

HEADPHONES Connect Headphone plug to PHONES connection on front panel. *Note: Connecting Headphone cancels rear speaker sound. EVEN DURING HEADPHONE USE, REAR SPEAKERS MUST BE CONNECTED.

BURN-IN While the amplifier should sound fine straight out of the box, you may notice that your amplifier needs a period of “burn-in" before it sounds optimal. Your unit should be considered adequately burned-in after the first 50 hours of use.

TUBE BIASING The neuhaus laboratories T-2 is self-biasing; there is no need to adjust the bias of the tubes. NEVER REMOVE THE TUBES WHILE THE UNIT IS IN OPERATION.

SERVICING The user should not attempt to service this product beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel or neuhaus laboratories.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: - objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; - the component has been exposed to rain or moisture; - the amplifier does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; - the amplifier has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged; - the unit will not turn “ON” or will not produce sound in one or both channels - there is distortion in the sound reproduction.

TUBES Tubes last a long time. The smaller pre-amp tubes can last anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 hours. Larger power and driver tubes usually last 5,000 hours. At 2 hours per day use, 5,000 hours = 7 years. The vacuum tubes used on the neuhaus laboratories T-2 amplifier come preinstalled and should provide many years of performance. Check to insure tubes are properly seated. Replacement tubes can be purchased from the neuhaus laboratories website. Tubes MUST be placed in the correct socket. Incorrect placement can damage the tubes and amplifier.

OUTPUT TRANSFORMER

POWER

OUTPUT

TRANSFORMER

TRANSFORMER

6N7

6N7

6N7

6N7

6N1

6N3

6N3

6N1

WARRANTY Our products are individually tested at the factory and meet our specifications before being packed and sent to you. Products sold by neuhaus laboratories or its authorized dealers are covered by a limited one year labor and parts warranty [excluding vacuum tubes] counted from the shipping date protecting you against defects in materials and workmanship. Keep a copy of the original sales receipt as proof of the original date of purchase. Under the terms of this warranty, defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge [except vacuum tubes] at our location, or at a location determined by us at the time of repair. Return merchandise via prepaid, insured freight, method and carrier to be determined by neuhaus laboratories. All returns to us must be made in the original packing, accompanied by a Return Authorization Number (RAN) pre-issued by neuhaus laboratories, proof of purchase, and a written description of the defect, and must be shipped to us via insured freight at the customer’s own expense. Charges for unauthorized services and transportation costs are not reimbursable under this warranty. You will be responsible for all round trip shipping charges and insurance. This warranty does not apply to losses or damages occurring during shipping. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or any damage that results from normal use [wear and tear], negligence, misuse, abuse, tampering, installation error, connection to an improper voltage, accident, improper maintenance, alterations, modifications, lightning, power surges, or acts of God. Use of any parts other than neuhaus laboratories may void this warranty. Any physical or cosmetic damage to the unit other than what is deemed by neuhaus laboratories normal wear & tear will void the warranty.

This warranty does not cover the cost of parts and labor, which would otherwise be provided without charge by neuhaus laboratories under our standard warranty. This warranty applies only to consumer use of this product. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from neuhaus laboratories or one of its authorized dealers. Valid only in the USA. We assume no liability for property damage or any incidental or consequential damage whatsoever which may result from failure of this product. YOUR RIGHTS SELLER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND SELLER DISCLAIMS ANY WARRRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT IN JURISDICTIONS THAT PROHIBIT SUCH DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Specifications T-2 is a true Push Pull Vacuum Tube Amplifier (not solid state). Output- 20W x 2 Frequency Response-10-30KHZ Output Impedance-4ohm-8ohm Harmonic Distortion-1.5%(1KHZ) Input Sensitivity-1000mv Input Impedance-50Kohm Signal to Noise ratio-85db Power Consumption 100W Weight-19.8lbs 9kg Dimensions-11.5 (W) inches x 11.5 (D) inches x 6 (H) inches Tubes 4-6N7 2-6N1 2-6N3 Homemade out put transformer is made with two special designed EI steels and the OFC wire by our technicians. It has high frequency range with low distortion. Stainless Steel Case Japanese ALPS Motor potentiometer. Steel Black Piano Black Glossy Finish Front Panel Mirror Stainless Steel Body Removable Flat Black Steel Tube Cover/Clear Polycarbonate Side Panels Volume Remote Control Slow Start Power On USB and Optical/Toslink/SPDIF Input 3 Rear Gold Plated RCA style input jacks Gold Plated speaker connectors Optical/Toslink/SPDIF Input w/Cirrus Logic 24bit/96kHZ DAC USB input w/C-Media 16bit/44kHZ DAC with X2 modulation for higher frequency quality. Anti-pop noise solution embedded on both chips. 3 Rear Gold Plated RCA style input jacks Gold Plated speaker connectors Headphone Amp Specifications Output impedance:16-32 ohm Frequency :40Hz-15KHz Sensitivity :100uV 1/4 inch standard input