Audio Note M2 Phono Balanced Owner's Information page 2

Introduction to the M2 Phono Balanced pre-amplifier
Congratulations on your purchase of the Audio Note M2 Phono Balanced level 2 pre-amplifier.
Audio Note Level System
First, a word about how we classify our products at Audio Note. The world renowned Audio Note Ongaku,
Kegon and Gaku-on amplifiers incorporate six technological design features which give them
unmatched sonic performance and clarity, placing them amongst the best amplifiers in the world. All
Audio Note products are, where applicable, judged by this standard. These features are:
• Single ended output stage
• Zero negative feedback
• Directly heated triode output stage
• Pure Class A operation
• Materials and component technology
• Valve rectification
Qualification for level 2 requires the inclusion of at least two of these features.
The M2 Phono Balanced
The M2 Phono Balanced is based on the M2 Phono, but this incarnation features an optional balanced
output.
The M2 Phono Balanced incorporates vacuum tube technology to produce the most accurate sound
possible. We have developed the M2 Phono Balanced using a "comparison by contrast"* technique of
aural evaluation - a system that is currently unique to Audio Note.
Please read this manual carefully in order to obtain the best possible performance and longevity from
your pre-amplifier.
*An essay dubbed "Audio Hell" which describes this system is available from Audio Note on request.
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