SFL-2 Bias Question...Helllp

FWIW if you are not using this pre amp in the balanced mode it is my understanding that you need not worry about biasing new tubes.

As Newbee points out, if you are using RCA connection the trimpot position doesn't matter, but for XLR the easiest way is as follows:

1. Disconnect cable from preamp to power amp.

2. With the preamp warmed up for 20 minutes, play a 1 kHz sine wave from a test CD or signal generator.

3. Use a voltmeter set to AC, and measure voltage from pin 1 to pin 2 on left channel XLR output.

4. Adjust volume on preamp so voltage output is approximately 1V.

5. Measure voltage from pin 1 to pin 3.

6. Adjust left phase balance pot until pin 1-2 voltage equals pin 1-3 voltage - check 1-2 after adjusting 1-3 and adjust again as necessary.

7. Repeat for right channel.

This procedure also applies to the SF Line series preamp.

The bias tool that comes with SF Power series amps
is perfect for adjusting the pots, otherwise you'll need a long shank small blade screwdriver.

Why thank you gentlemen for the comments...you saved me a few bucks!

Hi, can you tell me which sockets are most important for the sound? LV1 and V2?