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  • Page 1 M8 Line Balanced CD Input 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 9) OPERATION 11) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12) WARRANTY INFORMATION 13) CONTACT INFORMATION...

  • 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 ‘corrective’ measures, such as inherently error-prone feedback loops. The M8 Line Pre Amplifier features an ECC82 and 7044 line stage, and uses a 6X5 valve rectified power supply based on the M10’s Galahad PSU. Audio Note (UK)

  • Page 7: Unpacking And Installation

    UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Please take care when unpacking your M8 Pre Amplifier. Choose a clean, clear location to unpack your unit. Be aware that the Pre Amplifier is very heavy; before attempting to unpack or lift the unit, check the weight and if necessary use more than one person so that it can be moved safely and easily.
  • Page 8 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 9 XLR MALE OUTPUT OUTPUT SOCKET BALANCED / SINGLE ENDED SWITCH The pin configuration for all Audio Note (UK) XLR / BALANCED connections is as follows: - PIN 1 Ground / Shield PIN 2 Positive / Send PIN 3 Negative / Return...
  • Page 10 CONNECTION 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...

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION Once all the connections are completed and checked, ensure that the volume control is at the minimum setting (rotated all the way left). Ensure that all source components connected to the M8 Pre Amplifier are switched ON. Source components should always be the FIRST components to be switched on and the LAST components to be switched off.
  • Page 12 5 years of operation. They are specially selected by us, and should only be replaced with valves of the same type and specification. Please consult your Audio Note (UK) dealer should your valves need replacing. Alternatively, feel free to contact us directly.

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 100 KOhms INPUT IMPEDANCE (Balanced and Single Ended) INPUT SENSITIVITY 126mV for 1V Output GAIN 18dB at 1KHz OUTPUT IMPEDANCE <10 Ohms OUTPUT NOISE <0.08mV unweighted (RMS) 1 x ECC82 1 x 7044 TUBE COMPLIMENT 1 x 6X5 1 x ECL82 1 x OB2 1A anti-surge (110 / 120V supply)
  • Page 14 Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, NOTE specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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: -...

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