Sorry for the long delay since the last update. Work has been stressful, my hard drive crashed in November, I had a hell of a time connecting to my FTP space after that plus I've been a little lazy. Enough excuses! I'll make it up with several new goodies.

New to this update are an FAQ regarding serial numbers plus photos of a late Pro 700 built for Audio Analyst in Canada, a prototype 6000 Series Two Audio Delay with two space front panel and a prototype 450 Series Two amplifier. The 6000 Series Two was the first prototype with Series Two styling and this one is smaller than the production model. The 450 is basically a 300 Series Two with twice as many output transistors and a bigger power supply. It evolved into the Pro Series A60 with 225 watts/channel. I've added a note at the bottom about keeping emails short. As much as I'd like to hear every detail of the equipment you've owned since the 70's, I get far too many emails to spend much time reading and replying to them. There are ten's of thousands of Phase Linear owners but only one of me! Thanks.

My name is Dean and I am the last factory trained Phase Linear Service Department technician still doing repairs and tech support. I worked at Phase Linear from 1975 through 1982 and spent six and a half years in the service department. My experience spans the Original Series (Series One), Series Two (including Pioneer built products), DRS Series (Series Three), Professional Series and Speakers. I don't claim to know everything about every Phase Linear product but I do have over 30 years of continuous service experience. I also keep in touch with several of the former engineers and technicians. My neighbor, Ed, and I repair and restore vintage Phase Linear equipment at home in our spare time.

This site is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of products manufactured by Phase Linear in Edmonds and Lynnwood, Washington from 1970 through 1982 and is not affiliated with Sunfire, Carver Corporation, Phoenix Gold, Jensen, Recoton, Audiovox or any subsequent owners of the Phase Linear trademark. Phase on!

TECHNICAL DATA AND OTHER COOL STUFF:

FAQ's	SCHEMATICS	DATA SHEETS
General Myths and facts Output transistors Product designs Meter lamps Mono/Bridging Adaptor Cross Ref.Belts Serial Numbers	400 w/ PL 14 drive PCB 700B w/ PL 20 drive PCB 700 II PL 36 drive PCB 200 II relay PCB 120/240V transformers	XPL 909 XPL 910 XPL 910 internal schematic TP 9054/MJ 15024 RCA 410 MJ 21195/96

SERVICE BULLETINS	OTHER STUFF	FOR SALE
Turntable Levels 4000 Electrolytic Caps AIII/Phase III Drivers Amp Output Relay Mono/Bridging Adaptor	Buyer Beware! AIII, 7000II, 9500 Transistor and IC Subs Owner's and Service Manuals Complete Equipment List Equipment Wanted	Equipment For Sale 1200 II Microphones Amp Filter Capacitors Output Transistors Protection and Bias Transistors

PHOTO GALLERY:

LYNNWOOD PRODUCTS:

• Audio Analyst Pro 700. Thanks to Darrel Fisher.
• 6000 II prototype. First product with Series Two styling. Thanks to Charlie Mitchell.
• 450 II prototype. One of three built. Thanks to Ken Coglon.
• 700 #R053 output stage and serial number. Thanks to Laird Davis.
• 201 Integrated amp. One of a kind. Thanks to Brad Robison.
• CSY 1.5 with custom front panel. One of a kind. Thanks to Clyde.
• Heil Sound 400 with purple front panel. One of about 30 built. Thanks to Bob Gudgel.
• 700-HF. One of 7 built for Bell Labs. Thanks to Ed.
• Black 700B. One of a kind. Thanks to Dennis Shanahan.
• Clair Brothers 700 II. Thanks to Tom Arnold.
• Audio Analyst 700 II. Built for 1978 Olympics in Montreal, Canada.
• Early 700 with rare purple front panel. Thanks to Darrel Fisher.
• E27 Pro Series graphic equalizer. Very limited production.
• 1400 II graphic equalizer. Limited production. Thanks to Mike Bohac.
• Early 4000 press photo. With wood cabinet.
• 5000 Tuner prototype. One of six built. Thanks to A.P. Van Meter.
• 9500 Compact Disc Player. The first US brand CD player.

  PIONEER EQUIVALENT PRODUCTS:	AMP BRA USED TO PROTECT FRONT PANELS
  TX D-1000 (5100 II) F- 9 (T 5200) CT- A1 (7000 II) PL- L1000 (8000 II) S-955 (P-580)

  TRIVIA:

  • William Shatner posing with 4000 preamp (low res. photocopy). Beam me aboard!
  • High Technology Hippie T-Shirt. Thanks to Dave Willard.
  • Pro Series T-Shirt featuring The Rats. Thanks to Dave Willard.
  • Buttons Pro Series and DRS Series. Gives Good Headroom!
  • 4000 Correlator board modified by Bob Carver. Became basis for Series II correlator.
  • Scratch Pad Monkey Around! Thanks to Bob Gudgel.

  RELATED LINKS:
  Phase Linear Car Audio: www.phase-linear.de Call Audiovox/Jensen customer service at 800-323-4815 regarding U.S. car audio repairs.
  Carver Corporation: http://www.carveraudio.com/default2.htm
  Rane Corporation-Yeah Rane Gear!: http://www.rane.com
  Sunfire Corporation: http://www.sunfire.com
  Tapco & NW Audio: http://www.eskimo.com/~bgudgel/cgi-bin/tapco.html
  Beware Of Counterfeit Transistors: http://sound.westhost.com/counterfeit.htm

   

  WHERE IT BEGAN: THE ORIGINAL 700 (1970-73)		WHERE IT ENDED: THE PRO 700 (1982-83)

  Contact us at:
  Dean - phasetek@aol.com
  Ed      - callab@gte.net
  NOTE: Please keep emails short and to the point. Be VERY patient when sending email. Replies typically take 2-3 weeks; this is a hobby, not a business. Emails without a subject line or with suspect attachments will probably be deleted.