John was also part of the company that made the wellregarded jse infinite slope speakers. To complete it, was only missing a delay timing circuit for the hv relays and a. While sf still offers kits like their highvalue assemblage dac2, the new line of vacuumtube electronics has worldclass construction. First off, it is in pristine condition and works flawlessly no kids, no. Sonic frontiers line 2 manual linestage pre amplifier. Sonic frontiers dealer or sonic frontiers directly. I was bouncing between the audio research sp14, sonic frontiers line 1, and adcom gfp565. Sonic frontiers audiophile converter with ultraanalog chips. Ventilation slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. Please note that this is a line stage unit and does not have a. Sonic frontiers line 2 line preamplifier kalman rubinson dec 9, 1997 in just a few years, sonic frontiers has evolved from a parts and kit vendor to a fullline audio manufacturer footnote 1. Just wanted to find out from member owners of sonic frontiers preamps. The control portion is a linestage preamp with 8 no.
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Im looking for its schematic or service manual, thanks for any info. The sp14 had a great phono section, but it didnt have a remote or headphone output. With this amplifier you will derive many years of listening pleasure, it is a stereo tube power amp using 2 5687 tubes, 6 6922 tubes, and 8 6550 or kt88 output tubes. Lee has the knowledge, facilities, products and equipment upgrades youll require to complete your search for a hifi system performing at the highest level possible. Download the sonic frontiers line 3 manuals for free from the biggest sonic frontiers manual and schematic collection on the web. It has a lovely retro design, yet built like a brick and runs silently in the background.
Source components electronic harmonic recovery system model 2. Source components electronic harmonic recovery system model 2 designed by david belles for john sollecitos company, source components electronics, llc in connecticut. The biggest collection of sonic frontiers manuals and schematics. Breakin time as with all audio electronic products, the ultimate sonic character of the power 2 will not be realized until and unless the unit receives a minimum of approximately 70 hours of signal breakin time i. In just a few years, sonic frontiers has evolved from a parts and kit vendor to a fullline audio manufacturer footnote 1. Sonic frontiers has been independently run by lee thomas since 2002, lee has a deeprooted passion in music and recreating the musical event from high end 2channel audio systems. Please contact sonic frontiers if you have any questions a customer service. Introduced after the success of the modestly priced sfl1 1991 and its sfl1 signature version 1993, the sfl2 got a class a stereophile recommended component. Sonic frontiers power 2 operating manual pdf download. Of all the kits ive built or seen, those from sonic frontiersthe parts. Ive had 2 years with this little integrated and gone through all the necessary doubts and.
The power supply has lower noise with a refined circuit design and layout. The sonic frontiers sf 1 is a brilliant and highly acclaimed valve line stage preamplifier. Sonic frontiers power 1,2,3 tube amplifier ad,1997,spec. It is said that with the development of the line 3 line stage preamplifier, the sonic shortcomings of the standard phono 1 were recognized to be the limiting factor in the line.
I have a beautiful preamp line 2 and power 2 amplifier with very light aprox 3400 hours use and not a scratch anywhere. Sonic frontiers reputation for sound quality was erm. Sonic frontiers manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. Download the sonic frontiers line2 manuals for free. Sonic frontiers line 3 tube preamp with remote, used, ex demo, for sale. The button at the lower right, labeled standby, instantly removes the high voltage from the tubes to extend their lives and reduce power consumption. The fuse may be accessed with a small flatbladed screwdriver by turning the fuse cap a 12 turn counterclockwise to unlock a spring that ejects the. View and download sonic frontiers the line series owners manual online. Not that i did ever take magazines awards as gospel but the sfl2 really was that good and designed by the original sonic frontiers team. View online or download sonic frontiers power 2 operating manual.
As i heard that its a nice gear i would like to restore it. By this time i had a great feel for the monotony of the assembly line. Anthem audio the sonic frontiers line series manualzz. Up for sale is my very special sonic frontiers sfl2 preamp. The overall sonic characteristics of the unit were just great and has become the preamp in my stereo set up in the garage. Sonic frontiers line 3 with vcaps brent feorene is a passionate audiophile. Download the sonic frontiers line1 manuals for free. Sonic frontiers sfl2 preamp upgraded to special edition. The ultraanalog d20400a dual da modules stayed untouched but out went the npc sm5803 8fs digital filter, in came the pmd100 hdcdcompatible from pacific microsonics to allow full 20bit replay of.
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Review of sonic frontiers power 3 with modification by partsconnexion introduction. After a little while i just wanted to have the unit checked out to see if it was operating at maximum efficiency, so i contact sonic frontiers and got a rem number and shipped the unit back to sonic frontiers. Outstanding vacuum tube preamp with seperate power supply. Power amplifier, 2 channel high power tube amp from sonic frontiers model power 2 overview. The gfp565 didnt have too many inputs, and also no remote. The sonic frontiers sfl1 is a classy tube hybrid preamplifier with gorgeous internal construction and immaculate wiring design by joe curcio. The phono one is a versatile, lavishly constructed product, and matches the handsome cosmetics of sfis current line stages. I have bought in a sale an used and in non working conditions sonic frontiers line 2 preamp and its separate power sypply.
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