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Issue 1 :  January 2005 

kW Phono Pre-Amplifier 

Instructions for use 

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CONNECTIONS 

 

All input, output and power connections 
should be made with the mains power 
switched OFF. 
 
 

INPUT  CONNECTIONS 

 
 
The rear panel of your kW Phono pre-
amplifier has two pairs of phono input 
sockets, one pair for left and right moving 
magnet (MM) and the other pair for moving 
coil (MC) pickup cartridges. 
(See also page 6, MM / MC switching). 
 
Two sets of switches located on the rear panel 
are for optimising phono performance as 
follow: 
 

MC

 (only): 

Input loading can be changed as required by 
sliding the LOADING switch underneath the 
PHONO MC input socket between the 100 
Ohms and 10 Ohms options.  Both positions 
have an input capacitance of 470pF. 
 

MM

 (only): 

A four-way switch underneath the PHONO 
MM input socket is for matching the 
characteristics of your phono pickup and lead 
to the kW Phono.  When all the switches are 
off (up), the input impedance is 68K Ohms in 
parallel with 47pF capacitance. 
When each individual lever is moved 
downwards, loading of the MM phono input 
circuit changes as shown by adjacent graphics 
on the rear panel (see also specification on 
page 7).  If you are not sure which 
combination to select, please consult your 
dealer. 
 
Some turntables or pickup arms are fitted with 
an extra wire for chassis earthing.  This 
should be connected to the chassis earth 
terminal

 

on the back panel. 

 
(Note : this is not a safety earth). 
 

 

OUTPUT  CONNECTIONS 

 

The kW Phono has two line level audio 
outputs from RCA sockets on the back panel, 
marked 

OUTPUTS

.  Using good quality 

RCA co-axial audio leads, connect the left 
and right outputs to the pre-amplifier input of 
your audio system. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for kW 750

Page 1: ...nding musical reproduction Aesthetically the kW Phono is a perfect match for the kW 750 Power Amplifier kW Hybrid Line Level Preamplifier and kW SACD Player Together they form one of the finest hi fi systems available Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents they may harm the surface finish If you have any questions about your audio sys...

Page 2: ...mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or coloured green or green and yellow or by the earth symbol The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked...

Page 3: ...lectric shock or fire hazard Do not place the unit near direct heat sources such as radiators direct sunlight or other equipment Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside There are no internal adjustments or fuses you can replace yourself Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent Note Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claim D...

Page 4: ...compensation selection button see page 6 REAR PANEL 10 Moving Coil input socket right channel 11 Moving Magnet input socket left channel 12 Moving Coil input socket left channel 13 Mains inlet socket IEC type 10 Amp 14 Moving Magnet input socket right channel 15 Moving Magnet impedance selection switch right channel see page 6 16 Moving Coil LOADING selection switch right channel see page 6 17 Pho...

Page 5: ...only A four way switch underneath the PHONO MM input socket is for matching the characteristics of your phono pickup and lead to the kW Phono When all the switches are off up the input impedance is 68K Ohms in parallel with 47pF capacitance When each individual lever is moved downwards loading of the MM phono input circuit changes as shown by adjacent graphics on the rear panel see also specificat...

Page 6: ...M MC SWITCHING Your kW Phono preamplifier has independent circuits for moving magnet MM or moving coil MC phono pickups To obtain the preferred input press the MM MC selector button on the front panel A corresponding blue indicator on the front panel will light to confirm your selection Each press of the button changes over input between the two options CAUTION only operate this function at low vo...

Page 7: ...alance error 0 5dB typical Signal noise ref 1Volt RMS output 78dB Moving Magnet A weighted 75dB Moving Coil A weighted Frequency response reference IEC RIAA see graph Input sockets 2 phono Moving Magnet via RCA connector 2 phono Moving Coil via RCA connector Output sockets 2 RCA connectors for line level output Power requirements 115 230 Volts or 100 V AC 50 60Hz factory preset 25 watts maximum Di...

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