Output Tube Bias Adjustment position, and for low fan speed move
both tabs to the downward position. For
As shipped from the factory, the output maximum cooling and extended tube ‘bias’ adjustments are set for a nominal life, use the highest fan speed possible. 65mA per KT120 tube. Under these idle Be sure to first turn off and unplug the conditions the tubes are each Reference 150 from its power dissipating approximately 27 watts of their 60 watt rating. This point of receptacle before unscrewing the top operation provides ‘enriched’ Class AB1, cover to access the switch. Refasten the and will satisfy the most critical listener. top cover before resuming operation. For best results, operate and adjust the Do not operate the Reference 150 with Reference150 at 120VAC. Adjustment fans disconnected or if one or both fans must be made under zero-signal should stop running. conditions after at least 15-20 minutes of Hour Meter uninterrupted stabilization time. An LCD hour meter of elapsed tube A digital voltmeter capable of accurate operating time can be viewed through measurements with 0.lmVDC resolution is the top cover near the front, mounted preferred for accurate adjustment (must on the right main circuit board. This have 31/2 digit display). Use the plastic displays accumulated hours of vacuum alignment tool provided to make the tube service life. If the amplifier is adjustment. The measurement points are unplugged from A.C. supply, total yellow and black banana test jacks next accumulated hours are retained. May to each output tube. Adjust the ‘bias’ be reset by qualified technician. for a voltage reading of 65mVDC (.065 Contact Audio Research Customer Volt DC) at the blue bias pot for one of Service for more information about reset each output tube pair as follows, noting procedure. the voltage setting of the larger V number tube in each pair is slaved to Servicing the adjustment setting of its lower V Because of its careful design and number companion tube: Adjust V5 for exacting standards of manufacture, 65mVDC and measure its companion your Reference 150 amplifier should tube V7 to verify a reading of 57 to normally require only minimal service to 73mVDC. Repeat procedure by maintain its high level of performance. adjusting and measuring V9 to read Caution: The Reference 150 amplifier 65mVDC and verify V11 reads 57- contains sufficient levels of voltage and 73mVDC; adjust and measure V6 to current to be lethal. Do not tamper with read 65mVDC and verify V8 reads 57- a component or part inside the unit. 73mVDC, and finally adjust and measure Even with the power turned off, a V10 to read 65mVDC and verify that V12 charge remains in the energy storage reads 57-73 mVDC. capacitors for some time. Refer any needed service to your authorized Cooling Fan Speed Audio Research dealer or other qualified Adjustment technician. Additional questions The two D.C. cooling fans located at the regarding the operation, maintenance rear of the Reference 150 are adjustable or servicing of your amplifier may be in speed. Locate the red colored referred to the Customer Service dipswitch under the top cover at the top Department of Audio Research near the center of the back panel. For Corporation at 763.577.9700 (CST). When highest fan speed move both white tabs ordering a service manual from Audio on the red dip switch to the upward Research or an authorized dealer, be position; for medium fan speed move sure to identify the serial number on your either one of the tabs to the downward amplifier.