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TRANSPORTING AND UNPACKING
The packing materials for the Veloce Audio LS-1 Linestage have been designed to protect
your investment to the maximum during shipping. The unit is shipped as a single container,
double boxed in heavy duty cardboard with a protective corners in between the two boxes.
The inner box contains the LS-1, the SmartSupply™, manuals, remote and cords. The packing
box is large and heavy – take care when lifting and unpacking.
Open the outer box first. You will then see instructions for unpacking fixed to the top of the
inner box. Follow these instructions carefully. Once you have the inner box out and opened,
remove the SmartSupply™ unit (on top) and place in near the outlet you intend to use. This
unit can be placed on a shelf in your equipment rack or on the floor behind your equipment.
Be sure that it has adequate ventilation. You will generally not need access to the
SmartSupply™ unit after it has been installed. Also remove the accessories box which
includes umbilical cord, remote control and mains power cord and manual. Do Not Connect
the Umbilical Cable to the SmartSupply™ or AC mains cord at this time. Remove the remote
control as you will need it for many functions of the line stage. The remote uses 2 AAA
batteries. Lithium batteries are installed at the factory.
Carefully lift out the LS, reaching down the sides of the hard foam end caps. Feel for the
hand holds which are above the unit on either side. Lift the unit AND two foam end pieces
out at the same time. Do not use the handles to lift the unit or lift the unit from the front/rear.
Enlist help if you feel you need it. Once you have the unit out, remove the two foam side
panels. Then position the LS-1 on a sturdy shelf or rack. Allow ventilation around the top of
the unit. If you experiment with system enhancements products please note that many will
have no effect on the LS-1 because of the nature of its design. Some, such as cones used to
replace the feet as an interface to the rack can be harmful! THE UNIT IS HEAVY – IF CONES
ARE USED WE SUGGEST TWO IN THE FRONT OF THE UNIT CLOSE TO THE STOCK FEET
AND ONE CENTERED IN THE REAR OF THE UNIT.
There are 4 tubes factory installed in the front panel of the LS-1. All 4 tubes are 6H30 type in
two parallel gain stages for the Left and Right channels. Please check to make sure these
tubes are NOT DAMAGED. Should you need to remove and replace tubes, no special tools
are required and no covers to be removed. To install tubes simply align the pins on the tube
with the socket (clearly visible from the front of the unit – through the holes in the polished bar
– flanking the display) and seat firmly. NOTE: Tube Rolling – is possible using new old stock
(NOS) versions of the 6H30.
Once you have completed these steps, you are ready to begin the hook up process.
