Aiken Amplification Intruder Bedienungsanleitung

IntruderUser's ManualAiken Amplification, Inc.1225 Montague AvenueGreenwood, SC, 29649 Tel: 864-993-8383http://www.aikenamps.com

Output power reduction by using 6V6 tubes (30W models only): It is possible to reduce the power of the 30W Intruder to around 18W to 20W by changing

BiasingBiasing is very easy, and doesn't require removing the chassis from the cabinet. You simply use a voltmeter (any inexpensive digital mult

result in failure of the tubes, possibly damaging screen grid resistors or other amplifier components. The HT fuse should p

SpeakersChanging speakers is like getting a whole new amp. Every model sounds completely different, some sounding quite good and some amazingly bad.

TroubleshootingPilot lamp not lit:Is the amplifier plugged into a functional outlet of the appropriate voltage?Is the mains fuse blown? If so, replac

Humming or buzzing noise:Unplug the guitar cord from the input and unplug any cable used for jumpering the two inputs. If the buzzing stops, try repl

"Ticking" noise:Some tubes tend to exhibit a low-level "ticking" noise right after the amplifier is taken off standby. The noise

SpecificationsOutput Power:Input Impedance:Input sensitivity:Tube complement:Fuses:Speakers:Dimensions:Weight:18W for the 2-EL84 model, 30W for the 30

Contents Getting Started...3 Front Panel Controls an

Getting StartedCongratulations on purchasing your new Aiken Intruder amplifier!The Intruder is an all-tube amplifier, available in

Solid 16-gauge steel chassis, zinc-plated, yellow chromate conversion coated for durability, corrosion-resistance and appearance. Front and rear face

Front Panel Controls and SwitchesInput jack:Plug your guitar in here and you are ready to rock!Plexi/Ali switch:This switch configures the pre

Presence:The presence control adjusts the high frequency equalization in the output stage. It acts similar to a Vox-style “cut” control, b

Rear Panel Controls and SwitchesAC Mains:Plug the supplied IEC mains cord into this outlet to provide power to the amplifier.Mains Fuse:18W amplif

do NOT, under any circumstance, use guitar cable to connect the amplifier to a speaker cabinet. Doing so may cause damage to the amplifier.Effects Lo

Tube layout and replacementThe Intruder uses four ECC83/12AX7 tubes and two 6BQ5/EL84 output tubes (or two EL34 tubes in the 30W or 50W version). The