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- Page 1 M5 Phono 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 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5) CONNECTION 6) OPERATION 7) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8) WARRANTY INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION...
- Page 3 ! 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 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 In response to this, the M5 Phono Signature Pre Amplifier uses a single-ended, zero feedback circuit topology. This is simply the most linear design possible, demanding pure Class A valve operation and removing the need for a phase splitter, which introduces unnecessary crossover distortion.
- Page 7 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Please take care when unpacking your M5 Phono Pre Amplifier. Choose a clean, clear location to unpack your unit. Be aware that the 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 RIGHT channel connection, WHITE is for LEFT channel connection. Phono input The M5 Phono Signature is equipped with a high quality, valve, Moving Magnet (MM) phonostage. Connect the cables from your tonearm to the ‘Phono’ socket inputs. If your Turn Table is equipped with a separate earth wire, connect this to the dedicated grounding / earth post, located next to the ‘Phono’...
- Page 9 CONNECTION continued… Balanced The M5 Phono Signature is equipped with custom designed and manufactured output transformers, which employ an improved output and grounding scheme to provide the best possible connection to the power amplifier. Below is a description of the various cable and connection options: -...
- 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 Turn on the M5 Phono Signature by using the rocker switch located on the rear panel, above the mains inlet IEC socket. The M5 Phono Signature requires approximately 45 seconds to initialize before it is ready for operation.
- Page 12 OPERATION continued… Bedding in The M5 Phono Signature requires approximately 200 hours of initial use (called “bedding in”) before the circuitry becomes stable and optimum performance is realized. As the amplifier “beds in” the sound will become increasingly smoother, detailed and open.
- Page 13 UNIT DIMENSIONS 135mm (h) x 440mm (w) x 410mm (d) SHIPPING DIMENSIONS 235mm (h) x 540mm (w) x 510mm (d) (ORIGINAL PACKAGING) Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications NOTE are subject to change without notice.
- Page 14 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 15 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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