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Issue 2 (LP) : 10 March 2005 

kW Phono Preamplifier 

Instructions for use 

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kW Phono 

PREAMPLIFIER

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 Output 

   

Voltage RMS, maximum 

> 43 Volts 

   

Impedance 

 32 Ohms 

   

Frequency response deviation from RIAA 

 20Hz to 20kHz  ±0

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1dB 

 
 Input 

 
   

Total harmonic dist noise, 

< 0

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012%  (MM, 10 Volts output) 

   

20Hz to 20kHz 

   

Input sensitivity for 300mV RMS output 

 2

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9mV Moving Magnet,  500µV Moving Coil 

   

Input impedance 

 MC :  Switched : 10 Ohms internal, or user adjustable by external 

   

 

 

RCA-type loading plug.  Without plug 47k Ohms. 

   

 

 

Input capacitance 470pF. 

   

 

 MM :  All switches up : 68k Ohms in parallel with 47pF, 

   

 

 

Switch no. 1 down : 47k Ohms + 47pF, 

   

 

 

Switch no. 2 down : extra 50pF added, 

   

 

 

Switch no. 3 down : extra 100pF added, 

   

 

 

Switch no. 4 down : extra 200pF added 

 
   

Overload margin 

 42dB above rated input at 1kHz (MM) 

   

Channel separation 

> 64dB  20Hz to 20kHz 

   

Channel balance error 

< 0

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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 Coil via RCA connector 

 
  Output sockets : 

2 RCA connectors for line level output 

 
  Power requirements : 

115

 

/

 

230 Volts or 100 V AC 50

 

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60Hz (factory preset) 

   

 

25 watts maximum 

 
  Dimensions : 

483mm,  19 inches wide 

  

 

167mm, 6

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6 inches high (including feet) 

   

 

456mm,  18 inches deep (including buttons and rear terminals) 

 
 Weights 

 

18

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15Kg,  40 lbs unit only, unboxed 

   

 

23Kg, 

51 lbs in shipping carton 

 
  Standard accessories : 

 

IEC mains lead - 10 Amp type 

   

 

 

Moving coil pickup loading plugs, (2 each) of 

   

 

 

100, 200, 500, 1K and 5K Ohms resistance 

 

Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which 
may result in specification or feature changes without notice 

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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