Matchless Amplifier C-30 Bedienerhandbuch

MATCHLESS MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AMPLIFIER For All C-30 models INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a MATCHLESS brand instrument amplifier. Your amp

ACCESSORIES: Your MATCHLESS amplifier comes supplied with an operation instruction manual, an IEC power cable, a spare fuse, indicator lamp and pan

Tips On Tone MATCHLESS manufactures a variety of models, each with its own personality and character. The choice of speaker cabinet type has as m

is primarily used to overdrive the preamplifier. At best it should be considered a tone unique unto itself. We feel that it is important to mention th

FEATURES Your MATCHLESS is a straight forward amplifier devoid of bells and whistles. It is an all tube design including the power supply rectifier

When it is desired to use additional speakers with an amplifier, or multiple speakers with an amp head, it is necessary to calculate the proper impeda

PRECAUTION! Cathode biased class A amplifiers do not like to “idle” for prolonged periods. These amplifiers draw more current idling than they do whi

About the PREAMPLIFIER SECTION Your MATCHLESS amplifier employs two very different tube types and circuit designs for the preamplifier channels giv

About the POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION MATCHLESS amplifiers are cathode biased and operate mostly in a Class “A” mode. This means that current flows conti

For a dirtier sound, the MASTER volume control enables the preamplifiers to be overdriven without having the amplifier at full volume. Pull out the MA

VACUUM TUBE REPLACEMENT Never attempt to replace vacuum tubes while the amplifier is on or the amplifier is hot. To replace tubes remove the back pane

CAUTION! Never place drinks on top of the amplifier for obvious reasons. Liquids can cause the glass envelopes of the hot vacuum tubes to crack pos