Summit Audio TLA-100A - User Manual

Summit Audio Model TLA-100A
Tube Leveling Amplifier
Operating Manual
IMPORTANT!: CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE HOOKUP OR OPERATION OF THE TLA-100A
WARNING!: HIGH VOLTAGE THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS. SERVICING SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL OR FACTORY. DO NOT OPERATE
THE TLA-100A WITH THE COVERS REMOVED.
Summit Audio, Inc.
1183 Baltic Suite A
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Copyright 1992, 2003 Summit Audio, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Printed in the U.S.A.

Summary

The Controls

Attack Switch

Controls the time it takes the TLA-100A to respond to the input signal.

Release Switch

Controls the time it takes the TLA-100A to return to unity again.

Meter Switch

Bypass Switch

Gain

Gain Reduction

Electrical Connections

Side Chain

Stereo Link

Specifications

Output

Specifies output level, impedance, and maximum output.

Input

Specifies input level, impedance, and balancing.

Power

Components

Operation

Stereo Interconnect

Explains how to connect two TLA-100As for stereo operation.

Side Chain Insertion

Summit Audio TLA-100A Specifications

General

Output Impedance	600 Ω
Signal to Noise Ratio	> 90 dB
Channels	1
Input Impedance	10 kΩ
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD	< 0.1%
Controls	Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Output Level
Tubes	2 x 12AX7
Power Requirements	100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions	19" x 1.75" x 8.5"
THD+N	< 0.1%
Gain	Up to 20 dB
Ratio	1:1