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  • Page 1 M10 Signature REFERENCE LINE LEVEL 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) AN INTRODUCTION FROM THE DESIGNER 8) UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 9) CONNECTION 17) OPERATION 19) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 20) WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 Galahad design, first used in the standard M10 Line preamplifier. The M10 Signature version takes this design and improves on it significantly; more about the design concept of this and the rest of the M10 Signature circuit can be found in the section below entitled “An Introduction from the Designer”.
  • Page 7 AN INTRODUCTION FROM THE DESIGNER Andy Grove, Designer in Chief for Audio Note (UK) explains some of the development process behind our new statement line stage: - "I realised the core concept of the M10 power supply "Galahad" while I was doing some theoretical work on amplifier topologies.
  • Page 8 If we fast-forward to today, then we can discuss the M10 Signature. The concept is essentially the same, but I have further optimised the PSU by changing valves and utilising their characteristics.
  • Page 9 The Signature lifted that veil, and Ella was singing to each of us personally. We know what it means when you look at a pretty girl across the street, and then she turns and looks in your eye..." Andy Grove, Designer in Chief for Audio Note (UK), 2012.

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Installation

    UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Please take care when unpacking your M10 Signature preamplifier. Choose a clean, clear location to unpack your units. Be aware that the preamplifier and its power supplies 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 11: Connection Overview

    XLR / Balanced outputs. These 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 12 Galahad Signature ‘power out’ socket, the male connector attaches to the M10 Signature main unit ‘power supply input’ socket. 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 13 CONNECTION OVERVIEW continued… M10 SIGNATURE UMBILICAL CABLE CONNECTION M10S XXXXL LEFT PSU (SERIAL NUMBER ENDING IN ‘L’) M10S XXXXR RIGHT PSU (SERIAL NUMBER ENDING IN ‘R’)

  • Page 14: Mains Input

    CONNECTION OVERVIEW continued… Mains The M10 Signature preamplifier ‘Galahad Signature’ power supplies are equipped with IEC 320 mains inlet sockets. Use the supplied mains cables to connect the units to the local mains supply. The mains fuses are located in the circular receptacles to the right of the mains inlet.
  • Page 15 CONNECTION OVERVIEW continued… Outputs The M10 Signature preamplifier provides two Single Ended / RCA outputs, consisting of two pairs of colour coded RCA / Single Ended sockets. is for RIGHT channel connection, WHITE is for LEFT channel connection. There are also two pairs of balanced outputs, consisting of two pairs of ‘male’...
  • Page 16 RCA SOCKET, CENTRE = POSITIVE / SEND. Balanced The M10 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. XLR MALE...
  • Page 17 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 18 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...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Turn on the M10 Signature preamplifier by using the rocker switches located on the rear panels of each Galahad Signature power supply unit above the mains inlet IEC socket.
  • Page 20 AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY CLEANING. Valve Life The valves supplied with your M10 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.

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    210mm (h) x 460mm (w) x 450mm (d 420mm (h) x 650mm (w) x 700mm (d) PACKAGING DIMENSIONS (per carton, three of) Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, NOTE specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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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