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- Page 1 M8 Line Signature PRE AMPLIFIER OWNER’S INFORMATION...
- Page 2 CONTENTS 1) IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2) CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DISPOSAL POWER REQUIREMENTS 3) INTRODUCTION 4) OVERVIEW 5) UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 6) CONNECTION 14) OPERATION 16) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 17) WARRANTY INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION...
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Page 3: Important Safety Information
! IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! RISK OF SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION! INTERNAL OPERATING VOLTAGES ARE LETHAL! Do not remove top cover, unless specifically instructed to do so in the user manual. This unit contains fuses and other safety components in accordance with BS60065 requirements. -
Page 4: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
BS EN 60065 in accordance with the regulations 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC (from 1 January 1997) CE 94 Peter Qvortrup, Director Audio Note (UK) Limited 25 Montefiore Road Hove East Sussex BN3 1RD United Kingdom... - Page 5 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Audio Note (UK) product. With the correct care it should give you many years of pleasure and enjoyment. Please take the time to read all of the information in this manual before connecting your new component to an electrical supply or your system, to ensure both your safety and satisfaction.
- Page 6 ‘perfect measured response’. As a result, the M8 Line Signature was designed for maximum linearity and minimum transient distortion, and avoids the need for detrimental ‘corrective’ measures, such as inherently error-prone feedback loops.
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Page 7: Unpacking And Installation
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Please take care when unpacking your M8 Line Signature preamplifier. Choose a clean, clear location to unpack your units. Be aware that the preamplifier and its power supply are extremely heavy; before attempting to unpack or lift the units, check the weight and if necessary use more than one person so that they can be moved safely and easily. -
Page 8: Connection Overview
XLR / Balanced outputs. The sockets are connected to a pair of extremely high quality Audio Note (UK) Balanced input transformers, which offer the best possible connection for correctly designed Balanced equipment. - Page 9 ‘power out’ sockets, the male connectors attach to the M8 Line Signature main unit ‘power supply input’ sockets. The connectors are a ‘push and twist’ bayonet design, and once the connector and socket have been aligned, twist the external ring on the connector to secure it to the socket.
- Page 10 CONNECTION OVERVIEW continued… M8 LINE SIGNATURE UMBILICAL CABLE CONNECTION EARTH CONNECTION...
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Page 11: Mains Input
CONNECTION OVERVIEW continued… Mains The M8 Line Signature preamplifier power supply is equipped with an IEC 320 mains inlet socket. Use the supplied mains cable to connect the unit to the local mains supply. The mains fuses are located in the circular receptacles below the mains inlet. - Page 12 CONNECTION OVERVIEW continued… Outputs The M8 Line Signature preamplifier is equipped with two pairs of Single Ended / RCA outputs, consisting of two colour coded pairs of RCA / Single Ended sockets. is for RIGHT channel connection, WHITE is for LEFT channel connection.
- Page 13 RCA SOCKET, CENTRE = POSITIVE / SEND. Balanced The M8 Line Signature preamplifier is equipped with custom designed and manufactured output transformers, which feature an improved output and grounding scheme to provide the best possible connection to the power amplifier.
- Page 14 Although it is perfectly acceptable to use cables manufactured by other companies, for best results and performance, we recommend our own Audio Note (UK) range of interconnects and loudspeaker cables. For further information, please consult your nearest Audio Note (UK) dealer, or alternatively please feel free to contact us directly.
- Page 15 CONNECTION OVERVIEW continued… CABLE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS POWER AMP INPUT PREAMP OUTPUT SCREEN XLR FEMALE XLR MALE CONVENTIONAL: SCREEN CONNECTED AT BOTH ENDS POWER AMP INPUT PREAMP OUTPUT SCREEN XLR FEMALE XLR MALE SCREEN CONNECTED AT PREAMP END ONLY, TO ELIMINATE GROUND LOOPS POWER AMP INPUT PREAMP OUTPUT SCREEN...
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Page 16: Operation
Turn on the M8 Line Signature preamplifier by using the rocker switch located on the rear panel of the power supply unit above the mains inlet IEC socket. - Page 17 AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY CLEANING. Valve Life The valves supplied with your M8 Line Signature preamplifier should provide approximately 3 years of operation. They are specially selected by us, and should only be replaced with valves of the same type and specification.
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Page 18: Technical Specifications
140mm (h) x 440mm (w) x 410mm (d) UNIT DIMENSIONS 140mm (h) x 440mm (w) x 410mm (d) PACKAGING DIMENSIONS 235mm (h) x 540mm (w) x 510mm (d) Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, NOTE specifications are subject to change without notice. -
Page 19: Warranty Information
Audio Note (UK) warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the original date of purchase from an appointed Audio Note (UK) dealer, and agrees to cover the cost of parts and associated labour required to correct such defects, subject to terms & conditions. -
Page 20: Contact Information
CONTACT INFORMATION If in the future your Audio Note (UK) product requires servicing, or if you require technical support or have any questions regarding this or any of our other products, please contact your local Audio Note (UK) dealer. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us directly: -...