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Issue 2 (LP) : 10 March 2005 

kW Phono Preamplifier 

Instructions for use 

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GENERAL

 

ADVICE 

 

INSTALLATION

 

PRECAUTIONS

 

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USER

 

INFORMATION 

 
Your new kW Phono is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all 
electronic devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions: 
 
Heed all warnings shown on the back of the product. 
 
Only connect the kW Phono to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the 
unit. 
 
Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting your audio equipment the mains supply 
is switched off. 
 
Position the mains lead and signal interconnects where they are not likely to be walked on or 
trapped by items placed on them. 
 
Do not use near water, or place water-filled containers on the preamplifier, for example, a flower 
vase or potted plants.  

If water does spill inside, immediately pull out the mains plug from the

 

wall socket and inform your dealer, who should then check the unit before further use. 
Entry of liquid into the preamplifier is dangerous, and may cause electric 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. 

 
Dust regularly with a soft cloth or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents 
- they may harm the surface finish. 
 
The electronics in modern hi-fi equipment is complex and may, therefore, be adversely affected or 
damaged by lightning. For protection of your audio system during electrical storms, remove the 
mains plugs and disconnect any aerial lead. 
 
If after-sales service is required, to help your dealer identify the kW Phono preamplifier please 
quote the serial number located on the rear panel of the unit. 

 

RADIO  FREQUENCY  INTERFERENCE  (R.F.I) 

 
This product has been tested to ensure that its operation is not adversely affected by normal 
background levels of R.F.I., and that it does not itself generate excessive amounts of interference. 
However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical Fidelity agent. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for kW Phono

Page 1: ...anding 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 sy...

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 marke...

Page 3: ... electric 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...

Page 4: ...EL 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 16 Moving Coil LOADING selection switch right channel 17 Moving Coil LOADING socket right channel 18 Phono chassis earth terminal 1...

Page 5: ...essories There are two each one per channel in 100 200 500 1K and 5K Ohm options and are marked on the sides with their resistance value Simply select and insert the loading plugs which suit your pickup manufacturer s recommendation 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 ...

Page 6: ...MM 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 v...

Page 7: ...ance 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 20 0 15 0 10 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 10 0 15 0 20 0 20 0 31 5 50 0 80 0 125 200 315 500 1000 1600 2500 4000 6300 10000 16000 RIAA PHONO RIAA IEC PHONO RESPONSE Frequency Hz dB see graph Input sockets 2 phono Moving Magnet via RCA connector 2 phono Moving ...

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