Operation Mode Selector
The iCAN Phantom has 3 operation modes:
Note: Upon switching between modes, there will be a brief pause as the circuit switches. To maximise tube life, the iCAN Phantom has a built-in
intelligent monitor; after an extended period of operation (~10 min) in Solid-State mode, the tubes will switch o. If the tube circuit is shut-o, upon
switching back to Tube/Tube+ mode, the tubes will need to warm up again (~30 s) as if the unit was powered up from OFF. Music will continue to play
via the Solid-State section until the tubes are ready.
Tip: The iCAN Phantom's predecessor, the Pro iCAN, was the world's rst headphone/preamp with real-time switching between transistor and tube.
For the rst time, one could enjoy both the sound of Solid-State and Tubes in a single package (rather than as an 'eect type' add-on within an
otherwise conventional Solid-State design) and be able to switch in real time. For some recordings and headphones/loudspeakers, Solid-State may
sound more lively. For others, Tube and Tube+ (especially Tube+) will sound more luxurious.
Tip: New Old Stock General Electric 5670 x 2. Each GE5670 tube has undergone a special rejuvenation process and the tube circuit is specially-designed
for long life. This means the tubes should oer many years of enjoyment. Note that a 5670 to 6922/6DJ8 adapter is required in order to use these tubes
(included).
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Solid-State: is a pure, solid-state circuit and uses J-FETs and is fully-discrete Class A.
Tube: 2 x NOS GE5670s* are engaged with the J-FET circuitry switched out for valve Class A operation.
Tube+: reduces negative feedback to a minimum. As a result, a greater amount of the tubes’ natural
harmonics are produced, where even order harmonics dominate.
Solid State Tube Tube+
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