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SERVICE MANUAL
PROJECT EIGHTEEN
TRUE DUAL MONO

POWER AMPLIFIER
SPHINX Project Eighteen Service Manual
1. UNPACKING .......................................................................................................................................3
2. SPHINX WARRANTY CARD ..............................................................................................................3
3. CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER .............................................................................................3
4. THE POWER AMP AT A GLANCE.....................................................................................................4
Front panel................................................................................................................................................... 4
Rear panel ................................................................................................................................................... 5
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................6
6. GENERAL CHECKLIST......................................................................................................................7
Optical connections ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Switching the amp on................................................................................................................................... 7
Protection mode........................................................................................................................................... 7
Shorted output ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Cables.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
7. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES..........................................................................................................8
High Bias ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Low Bias ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Offset ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Common Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 10
8. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS........................................................................................................11
9. DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LISTS ......................................................................................................12
Connecting diagram for testing the project 18 ........................................................................................... 13
Connection diagram for common mode adjustment .................................................................................. 14
Schematic layout of all relevant parts ........................................................................................................ 15
Schematic overview of the Project 18 mainboard...................................................................................... 16
Project 18 logic .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Project 18 supply & relay control schematic .............................................................................................. 18
Project 18 blockdiagram left ...................................................................................................................... 19
Project 18 blockdiagram right .................................................................................................................... 20
Project 18 amplifier diagram left ................................................................................................................ 21
Project 18 amplifier diagram right .............................................................................................................. 22
Project 18 power supply left....................................................................................................................... 23
Project 18 power supply right..................................................................................................................... 24
PCB drawings of Project 18 ....................................................................................................................... 25
Partlist........................................................................................................................................................ 26
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The Sphinx Project Eighteen design

1. UNPACKING
The Sphinx Project Eighteen was designed for the
ever-increasing group of quality-conscious Before leaving the factory every Project Eighteen is
audiophiles. subjected to stringent and extensive technical and
We are very proud of the tradition connected with exterior quality inspections. This ensures the user
the SPHINX name, especially concerning audio many years of high quality audio from a perfect-
quality perfection. looking product.
This service manual will help you to optimally
service and repair the Sphinx Project Eighteen True Attention: The power amp weighs over 24 kg!
Dual Mono Power Amplifier. Never lift it out of the box without someone
helping you.
The power amp handles the largest signal peaks
and transients with ease, and has no problem with We recommend owners to ship the Project
any size and type of loudspeaker load: even the Eighteen in its original carton.
most demanding.
After unpacking the Project Eighteen we therefore
These characteristics are the result of several new recommend you carefully check it for any transport
technologies and components. For instance the damage.
unique power supply which assures a stable and If you find any damage and the product has not
noise free operation. The special toroidal been shipped in the original carton the ensuing
transformer (one for each channel!) of 650 VA has repair costs will not be covered by the warranty.
the size of a 1000 VA model: safely over-specified.
Thanks to the generous energy reserve of 66,000
µF (formed by 30 capacitors in parallel), unlimited 2. SPHINX WARRANTY CARD
power is available for the largest signal peaks.
Furthermore there are three completely separate To be entitled to any warranty repairs the owner
power supplies for the input section, driver section must have send the filled out warranty card to
and the logic and indicator section. Sphinx or a distributor where it has been registered.
Much attention has also been paid to the physical Other regulations may apply in your specific
layout, the positioning of components and the country: when in doubt, please consult the proper
internal grounding. This results in a equivalent input authorities.
noise value of <1 µV (<-120 dBV): remarkable for a
pre-amp, but really astounding for a big power amp
with two transformers. 3. CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER
In case of any problem not covered in this manual
All of this means that the Project Eighteen can work or if you have other questions you may contact the
with all kind of loads from every loudspeaker: even Sphinx International Service Department in The
the most difficult ones like electrostatic and Netherlands (local time: GMT +1h) during office
magnetostatic... hours at the following numbers:
To obtain the maximum quality from this power amp Telephone (+31) 35 602 0302
it is necessary to use it with top quality audio Fax (+31) 35 602 2806
components preferably with other Sphinx E-mail audionl@euronet.nl
components.
It is always very helpful and efficient if you have all
Please also refer to the User Manual of the relevant information about the specific product and
Project Eighteen for information about the problem ready.
functions not described in this manual.
It is important to familiarise yourself with the
special functions, operation and possibilities
of the Sphinx Project Eighteen.
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4. THE POWER AMP AT A GLANCE
Front panel
2 1
1. LED: Indicates the selected function:

stand-by red
on green
2. STANDBY: To switch the component on and off.
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Rear panel
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14
12 13
3. RIGHT OUTPUT: To connect the cable from the 8. CINCH LEFT: To connect the cinch cable from
right loudspeaker: the left output of the signal source.
red +
white - 9. BALANCED LEFT: To connect the XLR cable
(balanced cable) from the left output of the
4. CONTROL IN: To connect the optical cable signal source.
from another Sphinx component like a pre-amp.
10. CONTROL OUT: To connect the optical cable
5. BALANCED RIGHT: To connect the XLR cable going to another Sphinx component.
(balanced cable) from the right output of the
signal source. 11. LEFT OUTPUT: To connect the cable from the
left loudspeaker:
6. CINCH RIGHT: To connect the cinch cable from red +
the right output of the signal source. white -
7. CINCH/BALANCED INPUT: With this switch 12. ON/OFF: This is the mains power switch.
you may select between the inputs:
up unbalanced (6 and 8) 13. AC POWER: Connect the power amp to a
down balanced (5 and 9) mains outlet (230 - 240 VAC).
The mains fuse is placed behind the cover.
14. Manufacturer's label: This shows important
data for the component, such as serial number
and mains power voltage.
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5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bandwidth 0 – 100,000 Hz (+0/-1 dB)

Phase response error <1° (0 - 20,000 Hz)
Gain 30 dB max.
Minimum Power Output (1 - 20,000 Hz, 1 W = 0 >2x 160 W into 8 ohm (22.0 dBW), THD <0.01%
dBW)
>2x 280 W into 4 ohm (24.5 dBW), THD <0.01%
>2x 420 W into 2 ohm (26.2 dBW), THD <0.01%
Output voltage / current, max. 36 V / 43 A
THD+N (IHF-A) <0.01% (@1 W into 8 ohm, 1 - 20,000 Hz)

IMD <0.01% (@ 100 W into 8 ohm)
S/N ratio (IHF-A) >120 dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio >80 dB (@ 100 Hz)
Slew rate >50 V/µs
Damping factor >2000 (1 – 20,000 Hz)
Input XLR balanced / cinch WBT unbalanced

level, nominal 1.25 V (1.9 dBV) / 1.25 V (1.9 dBV)
impedance 600 ohm / 20 kohm
Supply capacitance 132,000 µF total

Power consumption 1500 W max. (70 W standby)
Power transformer, primary 230 VAC / 115 VAC

secondary 1 & 2 42.5 V / 7.1 A
secondary 3 & 4 15 V / 1 A
secondary 5 & 6 60 V / 0.1 A
Maximum DC-offset +0.5 V and –0.5 V

Short circuit protection Fuse per channel
Dimensions (h x w x d) 143 x 482 x 452 mm

Weight 24 kg
This unit conforms to the EMC interference regulations issued by the EU and to the CE standards.
This unit complies with safety regulation VDE 0860 and therefore with international safety regulation IEC 65.
Technical specifications may be changed by SPHINX without prior notice if technical developments make this
necessary.
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6. GENERAL CHECKLIST
Before you test or service the Project Eighteen Protection mode

please check the following items. They will give
information about the current status of the amplifier. If at any time the output DC-offset exceeds 500 mV
the protection mode will activate.
Note: The Project Eighteen will become warm, so This will reset the amp to Standby mode and the
correct placement is critical. Do not position it on green LED (1.) will change to red.
top of or close to other heat-radiating equipment
(such as other power amps) or in direct sunlight. Note: Externally there is no way of telling whether
the amp is in protection or standby mode!
Please ensure unrestricted ventilation around This can only be checked inside the housing: LED
LD 102 will be illuminated in protection mode.
the component.
The protection mode can only be deactivated by
readjustment of the DC offset voltage (according to
Optical connections the procedure “Offset” at page 9).
The optical CONTROL IN (4.) is light-sensitive. A
strong light source might therefore activate the
CONTROL function and switch the Project Eighteen Shorted output
to Standby.
If one of the outputs is shorted the fuse F203,
While this mode has priority the amplifier can not
F204, F403 or F404 will blow.
be activated with the Standby switch at the front
panel.
Before you start connecting equipment it is always
wise to check whether all the mains cables of all Cables
components are disconnected from the mains Always use loudspeaker and audio cables and
outlets! connectors of the highest quality.
This will prevent any damage to the loudspeakers
and amplifiers caused by incorrect wiring or Siltech cable is used throughout internally and we
settings. recommend using this same cable for all external
Connect the mains cable after you have connected connections.
all other components in the system and have
double-checked all connections. If you have the choice between longer loudspeaker
cables or longer audio cables, choose the latter
(cables between pre-amp and power amp will
Switching the amp on cause the least signal quality loss).
Before you switch the power amp on you should
always first:
• connect a pre-amp
• connect the pre-amp’s Control Out to the power
amp’s Control In
• or place the dummy plug in the Control IN
connector
After switching the amplifier ON it will select

Standby mode and the following will happen:.
1. The output relays are disconnected.
2. The input relays are disconnected.
3. The Control Out will show a red light.
4. The biasing relays reset the bias current to
standby level.
5. The red LED (1.) will light.
Pressing the Standby-button (2.) will activate the
amplifier and the LED turns to green.
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7. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
High Bias
The Project Eighteen has eight adjustable settings, With this procedure you set the proper bias level for
meaning four adjustment procedures per channel: the power transistors. This ensures their Class A
operation at low power levels.
1. High Bias: to set the bias current of the power-
transistors for normal use Connect the amplifier according to the drawing
“Connecting diagram for testing the project 18”
2. Low Bias: to set the bias current of the power- (page 13).
transistors for standby mode The input of the amplifier must be shorted (by way
of the MUTE function of the oscillator).
3. Offset: to set the minimal DC voltage for the
output
• Switch the amplifier ON (not in Standby
4. Common Mode: to maximise the common Mode!) and wait until it has reached the proper
mode rejection of the balanced input operating temperature (this takes an hour).
• Set the millivolt-meter to the DC-range.
Re-adjustment of one or more might be necessary
due to ageing or when parts have been replaced or • Place the two measuring clips of the meter
repaired. across one of the emitter resistors
Left Channel: R468, R469, R472, R473, R476,
R477, R480 and R481.
Attention:
Right Channel: R268, R269, R272, R273, R276,
When re-adjusting any setting please ensure that
R277, R280 and R281 (see schematic at page
there is no loudspeaker connected to the output!
15).
Otherwise the loudspeaker may be seriously
• The level should be 60 mV DC (±3 mV).
damaged.
If not: adjust potmeter P402 (Left) or P202
(Right) until the level is 60 mV.
Attention:
Attention:
The amplifier is able to generate high output
voltages of over + or -60 V. All emitter resistors should show the same 60 mV
value. If not, the corresponding power transistor may
Please be very careful during the adjustments! be defective.
After removing the top cover plate you will clearly • Switch the oscillator on and set it to 1 kHz and a
see the two separate channel sections. level of 0 dBu.
• Check the distortion with a THD analyser: it
should be at the specified value (0.01% IHF-A
@ 1 kHz).
• If this is correct the procedure is finished.
• You may now switch off the amplifier or
continue with another adjustment procedure.
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Low Bias Offset

With this procedure you set the proper bias level so The Offset adjustment procedure minimises the DC
the power transistors will remain at operating offset value of the amplifier output. This DC offset is
temperature during standby mode. important when capacitive loads are used, such as
If this setting is too low, the operating temperature electrostatic loudspeakers. These loudspeakers
will drop too much causing an unnecessary often use a very low-impedance step-up
increased warm-up period after switching the amp transformer. The amplifier ‘sees’ this load as a
on. short to the DC voltage.
If this setting is too high the amplifier will consume
more electrical power than necessary. Connect the amplifier according to the drawing
“Connecting diagram for testing the project 18”
Connect the amplifier according to the drawing (page 13).
“Connecting diagram for testing the project 18” The input of the amplifier must be shorted (by way
(page 13). of the MUTE function of the oscillator).
The input of the amplifier must be shorted (by way
of the MUTE function of the oscillator).
Attention:
• Switch the amplifier ON (but in Standby Be careful not to trip the offset protection mode. It
Mode!) and wait until it has reached the proper will activate when the output DC offset exceeds
operating temperature (this takes an hour). +/-500 mV.
• Set the millivolt-meter to the DC-range. This is indicated by Internal LED LD 102.
• Place the two measuring clips of the meter This mode will be reset if the DC offset is adjusted to
across one of the emitter resistors within the proper limits.
Left Channel: R468, R469, R472, R473, R476,
R477, R480 and R481. Please be careful during the adjustments!
Right Channel: R268, R269, R272, R273, R276,
R277, R280 and R281 (see schematic at page
15). • Switch the amplifier ON not in Standby Mode!)
• The level across each resistor should be 5 mV and wait until it has reached the proper
DC (±0.25 mV). operating temperature (this takes an hour).
If not: adjust potmeter P403 (Left) or P203 • Set the millivolt-meter to the DC-range.
(Right) until the level is 5 mV. • Place the measurement clips of the meter over
the output terminal.
• Then switch the amplifier ON (LED is green). • The level should not exceed +5 or -5 mV DC.
• Switch the oscillator on and set it to 1 kHz and a If not: adjust potmeter P404 (Left) or P204
level of 0 dBu. (Right) until the level is within this range.
• Check the distortion with a THD analyser: it • Switch the oscillator on and set it to 1 kHz and a
should be at the specified value (0.01% IHF-A level of 0 dBu.
@ 1 kHz). • Check the distortion with a THD analyser: it
• If this is correct the procedure is finished. should be at the specified value (0.01% IHF-A
• You may now switch off the amplifier or @ 1 kHz).
continue with another adjustment procedure. • If this is correct the procedure is finished.
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Common Mode
The Common Mode adjustment procedure
minimises the amplification error of the (internal)
differential amplifier.
If the balanced input amplifier receives an identical
signal at the normal (+) and inverted (-) inputs the
output signal will be zero. This helps to reduce the
effect of external noise signals while these will be
induced at the same level in both signal
conductors.
The Common Mode adjustment is optimally set
during manufacturing (the error is as low as
possible).
Connect the amplifier according to the drawing

“Connection diagram for common mode
adjustment” (page 14) and use the special input
connector. This connector supplies both the plus
(+) and minus (-) input pins of the XLR with the
same signal.
If there is no signal analyser available you may use

an oscilloscope at the output to view the waveform.
• Switch the amplifier ON (not in Standby

Mode!) and wait until it has reached the proper
operating temperature (this takes an hour).
• Switch the oscillator on and set it to 1 kHz and a
level of 0 dBu.
• Adjust potmeter P401 (Left) or P201 (Right)
until the minimum level is set.
When using a phase meter the minimum point
is reached when the output phase is at 180° re.
the input.
• Also check the setting at 10 Hz, 100 Hz and
10 kHz. Readjust when necessary.
• If the common mode is at minimum level at all
frequencies the adjustment is completed.
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8. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Please also send (by fax or e-mail) the specific
At the moment of writing the Project Eighteen has information to the Sphinx International Service
one known specific problem. Department (see page 3): this info can then be
If in the future you encounter any problem(s) you added to the general database to aid others.
may enter the info in this table. This table can then
be used for future reference.
Problem Cause Solution Refer to

page/file
Level problems and/or offset CN222 (Right) or CN422 (Left) Insert XLR-plugs correctly Pj18Main.PDF
problems. not inserted correctly. into CN222 & CN422
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9. DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LISTS

The next pages contain a complete set of schematic drawings including the associated parts lists (if applicable).
Connecting diagram for testing the project 18 ........................................................................................... 13

Connection diagram for common mode adjustment .................................................................................. 14
Schematic layout of all relevant parts ........................................................................................................ 15
Schematic overview of the Project 18 mainboard...................................................................................... 16
Project 18 logic .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Project 18 supply & relay control schematic .............................................................................................. 18
Project 18 blockdiagram left ...................................................................................................................... 19
Project 18 blockdiagram right .................................................................................................................... 20
Project 18 amplifier diagram left ................................................................................................................ 21
Project 18 amplifier diagram right .............................................................................................................. 22
Project 18 power supply left....................................................................................................................... 23
Project 18 power supply right..................................................................................................................... 24
PCB drawings of Project 18 ....................................................................................................................... 25
Partlist........................................................................................................................................................ 26
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Oscillator
x Frequency
SCOOP
THD
Amplitude
y time/div gnd
THD ANALYZER
out1 out2
gnd
inp1 inp2 THD out inp1 inp2
(+) (-) (+) (-)
mV mV
out1 out2 (+)

Scoop
Left
A (-)
SWITCH-BOX
Amplfier (30x)
(+)
GND
Right
B (-)
inp1 inp2
Project 18
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Connecting diagram for testing the project 18
Oscillator
x Frequency
SCOOP
THD
Amplitude
y time/div gnd
THD ANALYZER
out1 out2
gnd
inp1 inp2 THD out inp1 inp2
(+) (-) (+) (-)
out1 out2 (+)

Scoop
Left
A (-)
SWITCH-BOX
Amplfier (30x)
(+)
Right
B (-)
inp1 inp2
Project 18
GND
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Connection diagram for common mode adjustment
Schematic layout of all relevant parts
R481
R281
Source resistor
Source resistor
R477 Potmeter P401 Potmeter P201 R277
Source resistor symmetry symmetry Source resistor

COOLING RIB
COOLING RIB
COOLING RIB
COOLING RIB
R473
Potmeter P404 Potmeter P204 R273
Source resistor Offset Offset Source resistor

Potmeter P402
Potmeter P403
Potmeter P203
Potmeter P202
R469
R269
COOLING RIB
COOLING RIB
COOLING RIB
COOLING RIB
Source resistor
HIGH LOW LOW HIGH Source resistor
BIAS BIAS
Left Amplifier Right Amplifier

R468
R268
Source resistor
Source resistor
R472
R272
Fuse
Fuse
Fuse
Fuse
Source resistor
Source resistor
R476
R276
Capacitor Array Capacitor Array
Source resistor
Source resistor
R480
LD102 R280
Source resistor
Source resistor
Power Transformer Power Transformer
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Schematic overview of the Project 18 mainboard
F203
60 x 2200U/63V +60V POWER-RAIL-R
CN215 +60V POWER-RAIL-R

20A
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
C237 C222 C223 C224 C225 C226 C227 C228 C229 C230 C231 C232 C233 C234 C235 C236
U68
GROUND
POWER-RAIL RIGHT CHANNEL
CN217 GND
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
-60V POWER-RAIL-R
U68
F204
CN218 -60V POWER-RAIL-R
20A
+60V POWER-RAIL-L
F403
CN415 +60V POWER-RAIL-L
20A
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
U68
POWER-RAIL LEFT CHANNEL

CN417 GND
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
-60V POWER-RAIL-L
U68
F404
CN418 -60V POWER-RAIL-L
20A
+60V POWER-RAIL-R +60V POWER-RAIL-R +60V POWER-RAIL-L +60V POWER-RAIL-L
GROUND GND GROUND GND
-60V POWER-RAIL-R -60V POWER-RAIL-R -60V POWER-RAIL-L -60V POWER-RAIL-L
project 18 logic project 18 right project 18 left
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Project 18 logic
D407
IC101
R496
7812
1 3
Vin Vout +12V 10K
4
GND
+ + + R491 +12V
C104 5 IC401B
LEFT DC DETECT R495
100N C106 C266 C466 7 2
100K D408 R497
C50V/22U C50V/22U
C25V/47U C25V/47U
C25V/47U C25V/47U
6 1
CN104 10K
R492 C464 3
2
1 10K
10K 1U C465
2 C268 C468
1U
3 GND -12V
8
4 U22 U22
IC401A
R494
1
1M
+ + +
GND
C105 R493
100N C107 C267 C467 100K
2 3
Vin Vout -12V
IC102
7912
D207
IC201A
R296
8
+12V
R291 10K IC201B
3
RIGHT DC DETECT R295
1 6
100K D208 R297
2 7
10K
R292 C264 5
10K
10K 1U
-12V
4
C265
1U
R294
1M
R293
100K
output mute relays bias & input mute relays
D209 REL203A D409 REL403A +12V

C16V/1U D210 REL201A D211 REL202A D410 REL401A D411 REL402A
+
R111 C109 R118
100K 221 led error
LD102
R120
T101 T108
BC547 R112 BC557
2K2
100K
+12V R119 T109
R110
T102 4K75 BC517
BC557
100K
R115 R116 R117 OPT0101 R121
Z102 T104 T105 47K5 10K 47K5 OPTOUT OPT0102 10K
T103 BC547 BC547 T107 OPTIN
R108 R109 BC517 BC547
3K3 3K32 12V
Z103 Z104
T106 C112
BC517 STB 1N
+ R113 R114 12V + 12V + T110
R G LD101 C108 33K2 10K C110 C111 BC547
R122
C25V/100U C63V/47U C63V/47U 10K

front led red front led green -12V
( stand by ) ( amp on )
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Project 18 supply & relay control schematic
R106
CN211 CN101 CN202 CN203
1R0 CN201 CN208
CN207 CN205
CN401 CN204
CN407 CN402 CN209
CN212
B101
CN213
CN405 CN403
+ C102 CN103 CN408
C35V/1000U
1
R107 2 CN404
CN214 3 CN409
1R0 4
+ C103 CN412
C35V/1000U
CN413
CN102
T100
D100 BDX44 REL101
R103
CN411
1R0 D101
1N4006 +
C100 R101 R102
R105
33R 33R
1N4006
22K1
C50V/330U
+
Z101 C101
CN206
24V
CN210
R104
CN414 CN406
1R0 C50V/10U CN410
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Project 18 blockdiagram left
R401
+70V STAB-RAIL-L +70V STAB-RAIL-L
4K75
CN421
+60V POWER-RAIL-L +60V POWER-RAIL-L
R403
INPUT L + OUTPUT RELAIS LEFT
604
REL401B
GND
S401
R402 R404
316 18K2
C401
330P
project 18
GND
P401
100
GND
R407
amp end left
INPUT L -
R405 604
-60V POWER-RAIL-L -60V POWER-RAIL-L
R406 R498
4K75
604 18K2
1 2 -70V STAB-RAIL-L -70V STAB-RAIL-L
C400
3 1N
GND CN422
REL401C
GND
+70V STAB-RAIL-L +70V STAB-RAIL-L
GROUND GND
project 18 -70V STAB-RAIL-L -70V STAB-RAIL-L
powersupply
left channel
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Project 18 blockdiagram right
R201
+70V STAB-RAIL-R +70V STAB-RAIL-R
4K75
CN221
+60V POWER-RAIL-R +60V POWER-RAIL-R
R203
INPUT R + OUTPUT RELAIS RIGHT
604
GROUND GROUND
REL201B
GND
S201
R202 R204
316 18K2
C201
330P
project 18
GND
P201
100
GND
R207
amp end right
INPUT R -
R205 604
-60V POWER-RAIL-R -60V POWER-RAIL-R
R206 R298
4K75
604 18K2
1 2 -70V STAB-RAIL-R -70V STAB-RAIL-R
C200
3 1N
GND CN222
REL201C
GND
+70V STAB-RAIL-R +70V STAB-RAIL-R
GROUND GND
project 18 -70V STAB-RAIL-R -70V STAB-RAIL-R
powersupply
right channel
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Project 18 amplifier diagram left
T409
C3423 1N4148 U68
C50V/22U 22N R424
+70V STAB-RAIL-L
10R0
+ + C410 D401
R410 R416 R425 R436 C100V/47U C413 R449 C417
LD401 332 C402 C404 2K21 2K21 6K82 130R 330N/100V
D403
1N4007
GND T415 GND
Z401
GND C406 + C408 R439 R444 A970
T401 R420 475 475 LD403
33V C35V/470U R447 +60V POWER-RAIL-L
A970 1K00
330P
22R1
T411 R468 R472 R476 R480
T405 T407 GND R430 C2705 T413 LD404 1R0/5W 1R0/5W 1R0/5W 1R0/5W
R408 R411 C2240 C2240 22R1 C2705 T424 T426 T428 T430
47K5 1K00 A1302 A1302 A1302 A1302
R431
T416
22R1
A1360 R453
R440 R445 47K5
100R 100R T420 R465 R470 R474 R476
T403 GND C3298 R461 10R0 10R0 10R0 10R0
K389 GND 7R5/3W
R455 C419
C415 100P
22R1
R442 220P
4K75 R451 R459 T422
5K62 BIAS K1058
LOW 221
R414 R417 R423 R426 R432 T417
C416
1N5404
221 33R2 2K21 33R2 221 BDX44 R457
U68 51R1
P403 R462
10K D405
1R0/3W
INPUT +
INPUT - R466
P402 OUTPUT RELAIS LEFT
R438 C412 10K 1R0/3W
D406
10R0 22P BIAS
R415 R418 R422 R427 R433 HIGH REL402B R463 R482
221 33R2 2K21 33R2 221 REL402C 1R0/3W 15R0/5W
1N5404
R458
51R1
R443
T404 4K75 R452 T421 R460 T423 C421
J109 5K62 A1306 J162 220N
221
OFFSET R456 C420 GND
22R1 100P
P404 R464
200R 7R5/3W R467 R471 R475 R479
R434 T418 10R0 10R0 10R0 10R0
22R1 C3423
R409 R412 T412 T414
47K5 1K00 T406 T408 R435 A1145 A1145
A970 A970 GND LD405 R454 T425 T427 T429 T431
22R1 C3281 C3281 C3281 C3281
47K5
C407 R448
T402 R421 R469 R473 R477 R481
Z402 + C409 22R1
C2240 C35V/470U R441 R446 LD406 GND 1R0/5W 1R0/5W 1R0/5W 1R0/5W
1K00
GND 330P 475 475 T419
33V
GND C2240 GND
-60V POWER-RAIL-L
R413 + R419 R428 R437 + C411 R450
2K21 2K21 6K82 C414 130R C418 D404
332 C100V/47U D402
C403 C405 330N/100V 1N4007
LD402 R429
-70V STAB-RAIL-L
C50V/22U 22N 10R0 1N4148 U68
T410
A1360
GROUND
GND
21
Project 18 amplifier diagram right
T209
C3423 1N4148 U68
C50V/22U 22N R224
+70V STAB-RAIL-R
10R0
+ + C210 D201
R210 R216 R225 R236 C100V/47U C213 R249 C217
LD201 332 C202 C204 2K21 2K21 6K82 130R 330N/100V
D203
1N4007
GND T215 GND
Z201
GND C206 + C208 R239 R244 A970
T201 R220 475 475 LD203
33V C35V/470U R247 +60V POWER-RAIL-R
A970 1K00
330P
22R1
T211 R268 R272 R276 R280
T205 T207 GND R230 C2705 T213 LD204 1R0/5W 1R0/5W 1R0/5W 1R0/5W
R208 R211 C2240 C2240 22R1 C2705 T224 T226 T228 T230
47K5 1K00 A1302 A1302 A1302 A1302
R231
22R1 T216
A1360 R253
R240 R245 47K5
100R 100R T220 R265 R270 R274 R276
T203 GND C3298 R261 10R0 10R0 10R0 10R0
K389 GND 7R5/3W
R255 C219
C215 100P
22R1
R242 220P
4K75 R251 R259 T222
5K62 BIAS K1058
LOW 221
R214 R217 R223 R226 R232 T217
1N5404
221 2K21 33R2 221 C216 BDX44 R257
33R2
U68 51R1
P203 R262
10K D205
1R0/3W
INPUT R + R238 C212
INPUT R - 10R0 22P R266
P202 OUTPUT RELAIS RIGHT
10K 1R0/3W
D206
R215 R218 R222 R227 R233 BIAS REL202B R263 R282
HIGH
221 33R2 2K21 33R2 221 REL202C 1R0/3W 15R0/5W
R258
1N5404
51R1
R243
T204 4K75 R252 T221 R260 T223 C221
J109 5K62 A1306 J162 220N
221
OFFSET R256 C220 GND
22R1 100P
P204 R264
200R 7R5/3W R267 R271 R275 R279
R234 T218 10R0 10R0 10R0 10R0
22R1 C3423
R209 R212 T212 T214
47K5 1K00 T206 T208 R235 A1145 A1145 T219
A970 A970 GND C2240 LD205 R254
22R1 C3281 C3281 C3281 C3281
47K5
C207 R248 T225 T227 T229 T231
T202 R221 R269 R273 R277 R281
Z202 + C209 22R1
C2240 C35V/470U R241 R246 LD206 GND 1R0/5W 1R0/5W 1R0/5W 1R0/5W
1K00
GND 330P 475 475
33V
GND GND
-60V POWER-RAIL-R
R213 + R219 R228 R237 + C211 R250
2K21 2K21 6K82 C214 130R C218 D204
332 C100V/47U D202
C203 C205 330N/100V 1N4007
LD202 R229
-70V STAB-RAIL-R
C50V/22U 22N 10R0 1N4148 U68
T210
A1360
GROUND
GND
22
Project 18 power supply left
F401
SOLDRED2
T432
A1306
R483
BR401 +70V STAB-RAIL-R
10R0
+ + Z403 +
C454 C456 C462
R484 C100V/100U
C100V/470U
C100V/470U
1K00 68V
SOLDYEL2 C460
33P
R485 T433
68K1 C2240
+
C458
F402
LD407
C25V/100U
SOLDBLK2 R489
CN416
221
BR402 GROUND
C25V/100U
GND R490
221
+ LD408
SOLDWHI2 C459
R486 T434
68K1 A970
C100V/470U
C100V/470U
C461
33P
R487
Z404
+ + 1K00 +
C455 C457 C463
68V C100V/100U
R488
-70V STAB-RAIL-R
10R0
T435
C3298
23
Project 18 power supply right
F201
SOLDRED1
T232
A1306
R283
BR201 +70V STAB-RAIL-R
C254 C256 10R0
+ + Z203 +
C262
R284 C100V/100U
C100V/470U
C100V/470U
1K00 68V
SOLDYEL1 C260
33P
R285 T233
68K1 C2240
+
C258
F202
LD207
C25V/100U
SOLDBLK1 R289
CN216
221
BR202 GROUND
C25V/100U
GND R290
221
+ LD208
SOLDWHI1 C259
R286 T234
A970
C100V/470U
C100V/470U
68K1
C261
33P
R287
Z204
+ + 1K00 +
C263
C255 C257 68V C100V/100U
R288
-70V STAB-RAIL-R
10R0
T235
C3298
24
PCB drawings of Project 18
Because there is a significant image-quality loss during the conversion of the drawing, the PCB-drawing is
located in a seperate file.
This file is in PDF-format (Adobé Acrobat 3.0 Reader).
• Pj18Main.PDF for Mainboard
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Partlist
Designator Part Type Description
B101 WO2M Bridge rectifier

BR201 KBPC602 Bridge rectifier
C100 330uF/50V Electrolytic capacitor

C104 100nF MKT capacitor
C201 330pF Styroflex capacitor
C212 22pF Ceramic capacitor
C217 330nF/100V MKT capacitor
26

C264 1uF MKT capacitor
27

28

D100 1N4006 Diode

D101 1N4006 Diode
D201 1N4148 Diode
D202 1N4148 Diode
D203 1N4007 Diode
D204 1N4007 Diode
D205 1N5404 Diode
D206 1N5404 Diode
D210 1N4148 Diode
D211 1N4148 Diode
D401 1N4148 Diode
D402 1N4148 Diode
D403 1N4007 Diode
D404 1N4007 Diode
D405 1N5404 Diode
D406 1N5404 Diode
D410 1N4148 Diode
D411 1N4148 Diode
F201 T1A Fuse

F202 T1A Fuse
F203 T20A Fuse
F204 T20A Fuse
F401 T1A Fuse
F402 T1A Fuse
F403 T20A Fuse
F404 T20A Fuse
IC101 L7812CV Voltage regulator

IC102 L7912CV Voltage regulator
IC201 AD712 Dual OPAMP
IC401 AD712 Dual OPAMP
LD101 L29EGW Duo LED

LD102 LO5R3000F3 LED red
29

OPT0101 173298-2 Optical output

OPT0102 173298-1 Optical input
P201 100R Adjustable pot.

P202 10K Adjustable pot.
R101 33R Resistor MRS25

R103 1R0 Resistor MRS25
R105 22K1 Resistor MRS25
R110 100K Resistor MRS25
30

31

R261 7R5/3W Resistor MRS25
R294 1M Resistor MRS25
32

33

R494 1M Resistor MRS25
34
REL201 RELAY DPDT Relay

T100 BDX44 Transistor

T101 BC547 Transistor
T201 2SA970 Transistor
T202 2SC2240 Transistor
T203 K389 Dual N-JFET
T204 J109 Dual P-JFET
T222 K1058 Transistor
T223 J162 Transistor
35

T403 K389 Dual N-JFET
T404 J109 Dual P-JFET
T422 K1058 Transistor
T423 J162 Transistor
Z101 24V Zener diode

36

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1.

TRUE DUAL MONO

The Sphinx Project Eighteen design

4. THE POWER AMP AT A GLANCE

1. LED: Indicates the selected function:

2. STANDBY: To switch the component on and off.

Bandwidth 0 – 100,000 Hz (+0/-1 dB)

THD+N (IHF-A) <0.01% (@1 W into 8 ohm, 1 - 20,000 Hz)

Input XLR balanced / cinch WBT unbalanced

Supply capacitance 132,000 µF total

Power transformer, primary 230 VAC / 115 VAC

Maximum DC-offset +0.5 V and –0.5 V

Dimensions (h x w x d) 143 x 482 x 452 mm

Before you test or service the Project Eighteen Protection mode

After switching the amplifier ON it will select

Low Bias Offset

Connect the amplifier according to the drawing

If there is no signal analyser available you may use

• Switch the amplifier ON (not in Standby

8. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Problem Cause Solution Refer to

9. DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LISTS

Connecting diagram for testing the project 18 ........................................................................................... 13

out1 out2 (+)

out1 out2 (+)

R477 Potmeter P401 Potmeter P201 R277

Source resistor symmetry symmetry Source resistor

Source resistor Offset Offset Source resistor

Left Amplifier Right Amplifier

Power Transformer Power Transformer

CN215 +60V POWER-RAIL-R

POWER-RAIL LEFT CHANNEL

+60V POWER-RAIL-R +60V POWER-RAIL-R +60V POWER-RAIL-L +60V POWER-RAIL-L

GROUND GND GROUND GND

-60V POWER-RAIL-R -60V POWER-RAIL-R -60V POWER-RAIL-L -60V POWER-RAIL-L

project 18 logic project 18 right project 18 left

output mute relays bias & input mute relays

D209 REL203A D409 REL403A +12V

C25V/100U C63V/47U C63V/47U 10K

+70V STAB-RAIL-L +70V STAB-RAIL-L

project 18 -70V STAB-RAIL-L -70V STAB-RAIL-L

+70V STAB-RAIL-R +70V STAB-RAIL-R

project 18 -70V STAB-RAIL-R -70V STAB-RAIL-R

• Pj18Main.PDF for Mainboard

Designator Part Type Description

B101 WO2M Bridge rectifier

C100 330uF/50V Electrolytic capacitor

C229 2200uF/63V Electrolytic capacitor

C409 470uF/35V Electrolytic capacitor

C458 100uF/25V Electrolytic capacitor

D100 1N4006 Diode

F201 T1A Fuse

IC101 L7812CV Voltage regulator

LD101 L29EGW Duo LED

LD203 LO5R3000F3 LED red

OPT0101 173298-2 Optical output

P201 100R Adjustable pot.

R101 33R Resistor MRS25

R201 4K75 Resistor MRS25

R250 130R Resistor MRS25

R401 4K75 Resistor MRS25

R450 130R Resistor MRS25

REL201 RELAY DPDT Relay