Talk electronic Stereo Amplifier Tornado 31B Power Amplifier User Manual

Talk Electronics  
Tornado 3.1B Power Amp  
User Manual  
TALK ELECTRONICS LTD. UNIT 3 IMAGE HOUSE 326 MOLESEY ROAD HERSHAM SURREY KT12 3PD ENGLAND  
TEL: +44 (0)1276 709966 FAX: +44 (0)1276 682843 E-MAIL: [email protected] www.talkelectronics.com  
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SIGNAL CONNECTIONS  
connection periodically to make sure that the wire is  
still tightly gripped. Better still, use high quality cables  
factory fitted with appropriate plugs!  
The Tornado Series was developed using high  
quality interconnects and speaker cables from Merlin  
Cables, these allow the amplifiers to operate as  
intended and deliver their optimum performance. We  
strongly recommend that you use these cables for all  
connections. You can obtain these from your dealer  
or distributor..  
Tornado mono amplifiers are suitable for use with  
most current loudspeaker systems with an  
impedance rating between 2 and 16 Ohms. Contact  
your dealer if you have a particularly unusual  
loudspeaker system and are uncertain about how  
your amplifier might react to it. Under all normal  
circumstances the amplifier is well protected against  
encounters with demanding speakers: it has thermal  
protection, voltage and current limiting and DC offset  
protection.  
Please note that we particularly advise you not to  
use solid core interconnect or speaker cables, or any  
type of high capacitance speaker cables. We further  
suggest that you use short cable runs. Try to keep  
interconnects to 2 metres/6 feet or less and speaker  
cable runs below 10 metres/30 feet. Even though a  
Tornado amplifier will drive longer speaker cables  
you will find its performance improves with shorter  
cables. The use of “litz” or “goertz” type cables may  
cause your amplifier to overheat under certain  
circumstances. These are best avoided.  
MUTE LINK INPUT  
This is to allow simultaneous mute control over the  
power amplifier when used with a Hurricane pre-  
amplifier, just connect using the 3.5mm jack lead  
provided with your Hurricane pre-amplifier.  
REAR PANEL  
A diagram can be found on page 6 of this manual.  
BI-WIRING  
Although two sets of speaker terminales are  
provided, if you intend to bi-wire - or tri-wire - your  
loudspeakers, we recommend that you use cables  
fitted with a single pair of plugs at the amplifier end  
for four reasons. 1) To bi/tri wire properly you should  
have a common ground point. 2) Trying to squeeze  
two or three individual cables into a binding post will  
give a poor connection that will degrade sound  
quality. 3) It increases the likelihood of wiring one or  
more of the speaker drive units out of phase by  
reversing its connections. 4) It invites accidents  
through wires breaking free and shorting the  
amplifiers output.  
MAINS CONNECTIONS  
The Tornados mains switch is fitted in the centre of  
the rear panel. Use this to switch off the amplifier  
completely. Below it is an IEC socket into which the  
supplied mains lead fits. If an internal fuse should  
blow i.e. the blue LED will not illuminate when the  
amplifier is not hot but plugged in and switched on,  
then the amplifier should be returned to your dealer  
for examination. Any replacement should only be of  
an identical type.  
The amplifier, whilst powered ON, will be warm to  
the touch even as idle, due to the class A quiescent  
current flowing in the output stage. This is perfectly  
normal.  
FRONT PANEL  
Although there are no front panel controls  
Connecting the mute link cable between your  
Hurricane pre-amplifier (if you have one) will operate  
internal relays that connect the audio signal to the  
loudspeakers when the mute button on the  
Hurricanes front panel is pressed once. To un-mute  
press it a second time. It does not connect the  
mains supply to the amplifier: the actual mains  
power switch is on the rear panel.  
INPUT CONNECTIONS  
The input sockets for the Tornado are either RCA  
phono or XLR balanced. Connect your pre-  
amplifiers main audio outputs to these. Us the rear  
mounted switch to select the input type that you  
have connected to. The switch points towards the  
input selected.  
If you do not have a Hurricane pre-amplifier then the  
Tornado will un-mute itself automatically after a few  
seconds.  
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS  
Gold plated 5-way binding posts are provided for  
your speakers’ connections as well as BFA safety  
type terminals. The red terminal is the positive  
connection and the black terminal is negative. If you  
use bare cables or spade terminals that require  
clamping in the binding posts, be sure to arrange the  
leads so that they do not short-circuit the amplifier.  
Clamp the connections tightly but do not over-  
tighten them: do not, for instance, tighten the  
binding posts with pliers. Check this sort of  
Leaving the mains supply permanently connected  
and silencing the amplifier with the Hurricanes mute  
switch means the Tornado will deliver optimum  
performance immediately it is brought out of its  
“stand-by” state.  
When the amplifiers output is muted the red  
indicator light on the front panel extinguishes.  
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PROTECTION MODE  
When using a Tornado with our Hurricane pre-  
amplifier we recommend that you place the units  
side by side or arrange them on separate shelves of  
a system rack, separated by about 15cm. Keep your  
turntable, if you are using one, as far away as  
possible from the power amplifier.  
INTERNAL FUSES  
If for any reason these are found to have blown or  
the red LED on the front panel will not illuminate  
within 20 seconds of power up, then the protection  
circuits have identified a possible fault condition. The  
amplifier should immediately be switched off and  
returned to your dealer or distributor for examination.  
There are no user serviceable parts in your power  
amplifier. Units contain lethal voltages, so only  
qualified personnel should service your amplifier.  
Don’t be tempted to take a little look inside the  
amplifier: theres nothing very exciting to see and  
there are some dangerous voltages floating about  
inside its case. Similarly, do not try to modify or  
“improve” the design with the latest audiophile fad  
components. We know what we are doing and we  
chose the most appropriate components for this  
design. We certainly will not repair the amplifier  
under guarantee if you’ve been fiddling with it!  
HINTS AND TIPS  
Although you can stack a Tornado power amplifier  
with a pre-amplifier and other components, your  
system will not perform at its best if you do. The  
power supply in the amplifier can induce hum into  
sensitive components.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
TORNADO 3.1B  
Mono  
200W  
Type  
Nominal power output 20-20k 8 ohms  
Input impedance  
Input sensitivity  
Distortion 1KHz 8Ohms  
Mains Voltage  
Dimensions  
width  
22k ohms  
1V for full output  
<0.005%  
230V or 115V AC ± 10%  
440mm  
89mm  
height  
depth  
325mm (allow at least 400mm for connections)  
Weight per unit  
unpacked  
packed  
16.2kg  
18.0kg  
Talk Electronics’ policy of continued research and development means that the above specification may change without  
notice.  
The Thunder has been manufactured to conform with the protection requirements of the EC Council directive 89/336/EEC  
relating to EMC by application of the following standards:  
EN50081-1 1997 Emissions Standard  
EN50082-1 1997 Immunity Standard  
and also the requirements of the EC low voltage directive relating to electrical safety by application of the following standard  
BSEN60065: 2002 Safety standard  
For the purposes of testing the Thunder was used with the mains cables and high quality interconnects supplied by Merlin  
Cables. Compliance with the above standards can only be made if the unit is installed as per this manual and using the  
correct cables.  
*Guarantee: 3 Years return to dealer.  
To help us provide you with the most efficient service please return your guarantee card promptly. Your CD player is  
guaranteed against manufacturing and component defects for a period of 3 years. The guarantee does not cover and  
damage caused by accident, misuse, neglect or through incorrect installation, adjustment or repair by unauthorised  
personnel or the cost of collecting the Thunder from you and returning it to the dealer. The above does not effect your  
statutory rights as a consumer.  
E & OE. Due to our policy of continued development we reserve the right to change the specifications at any time.  
*Upon return of Guarantee Card  
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