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Hughes & Kettner VS 250 User Manual

Hughes & Kettner VS 250
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USER MANUAL
Hughes & Kettner
VS 250
Stereo
Tube
Power Amplifier
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Hughes & Kettner VS 250 Specifications

Speaker Outputs IconSpeaker Outputs
output impedance options4 ohms, 8 ohms, 16 ohms
simultaneous output capabilityAll three jacks may be used simultaneously
Technical Specifications IconTechnical Specifications
driver stage tubes1 x ECC 83 (or 12ax7 or 7025), 1 x ECC 82 (or 12AU7)
power stage tubes4 x EL 84
output per channel in pentode mode50 watts RMS
output per channel in triode mode25 watts RMS
input sensitivity300 mV to 10 volts
Presence Control IconPresence Control
presence 1 adjustment+ 4 dB @ 4000 Hz, broadband
presence 2 adjustment+2 dB @ 6000 Hz, broadband
Cooling and Protection IconCooling and Protection
cooling systemTemperature-control-circuitry, heat exchanger, and Papst fan
thermal protectionAutomatic shut-off

Summary

General Operation and Precautions

Tube Amplifier Operating Notes

Essential precautions for operating and handling tube amplifiers safely, including warm-up and cooling.

CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls Overview

Details the Stand by, Volume, and Presence controls located on the front panel.

Mains and Power

Power Cord, Fuse, and Voltage Selector

Covers power cord jack, main fuse, voltage selector, and anode fuse details for operation.

Operating Modes and Features

Pentode and Triode Mode Comparison

Compares Pentode and Triode modes, their sonic impact, and power differences.

Presence Select Footswitch

Details connecting a footswitch to change presence modes between PRESENCE 1 and PRESENCE 2.

Ventilation and Thermal Protection

Explains the cooling system, heat exchanger, fan, and automatic shut-down feature.

Input Connectivity and Bridging

Describes the input jacks, their purpose, and input bridging capabilities for various configurations.

Speaker Outputs and Specifications

Speaker Output Impedance

Explains the impedance options (4, 8, 16 ohms) for connecting speaker cabinets.

Technical Specifications Summary

Lists key technical details including tubes, output power, input sensitivity, and presence control specs.

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