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Instructions for use Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M1 HPA. The M1 HPA consists of a pure class A circuit giving exceptional performance into virtually any impedance headphones. It features a line as well as a USB input, and a line (loop) output. It also features two headphone sockets and a set of volume-controlled outputs to enable use as a preamplifier.
CONTENTS Section Page – Mains plug (UK only), modification warning Safety Information – Installation precautions General advice – EU disposal information Disposal information – Introduction, cleaning, installation, power connections, audio Installation connections, digital connections – Illustrations - main unit front & rear panels Facilities and connections –...
• If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be used. WARNING: MODIFICATIONS THIS PRODUCT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY WHO IS THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. M1 HPA issue 1...
Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. There are no user adjustments or fuses to change without qualification. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent. * Note: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claim.
ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION DISPOSAL The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the back panel of the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of as normal household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment please separate the product from other waste to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally safe manner.
Please note: Musical Fidelity currently do not make any interconnecting cables, nor do we endorse any particular manufacturer’s cables. If necessary, please refer the dealer who can advise on quality cables for any particular setup.
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FACILITIES & CONNECTIONS POWER/STBY button and LEDs HEADPHONES output 1 ¼” jack sockets VOLUME control PRE OUTPUTS right and left USB digital input (type “B”) LINE INPUTS right and left IEC MAINS INPUT LINE OUTPUTS right and left M1 HPA issue 1 Page 7 of 11...
The PRE OUT sockets give an output that is affected by volume control. They are in fact directly connected to the output JACK sockets to allow connection of a power amplifier. This allows the M1HPA to be used as a preamplifier with one line, and one USB input.
If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact the dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent. Never open the case of the X-CAN V8P, as this will invalidate the guarantee. M1 HPA issue 1...
Deep (front to back) 300 mm (12”) including terminals Standard accessories IEC type mains lead (10-Amp type) Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. M1 HPA issue 1 Page 10 of 11...