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Fre que ncy (Hz)

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Output 

Power 

85 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms 

Voltage 

27 Volts RMS, 20Hz to 20 kHz; onset of clipping 

 

76 Volts peak to peak 

 

Current  

25 Amps peak to peak 

Damping factor 

36 

Output devices  

1 pair per channel 

Line input 

THD+N 

< 0.014 % typical, 20Hz to 20 kHz 

Signal / noise ratio 

> 98dB ‘A’-weighted 

Input impedance 

40 k Ohms 

Frequency response 

+ 0, –0.1dB, 10Hz to 20 kHz 

Phono input 

Sensitivity (nominal) 

3mV (suitable for cartridges 

 

giving 1.5mV or more including 

  

high output MC types) 

Signal / noise ratio 

> 70dB ‘A’-weighted 

Input impedance 

50k Ohms 

Frequency response 

RIAA/IEC ±1dB, 20Hz to 20 kHz 

USB input 

USB  

Asynchronous, sample rate up to and inc. 24 bit, 96 kHz USB audio stream. 

Connections 

USB input 

Type “B” socket up to and inc. 24 bit 96kHz USB audio stream 

Phono inputs 

1 pair Phono MM inputs 

Phono grounding post 

4mm banana post to chassis earth 

Line level inputs 

4 pairs line level RCA connectors 

Line level outputs 

1 pair line level RCA connectors, constant level LINE outputs 

 

 

1 pair line level RCA connectors, PREAMP outputs for e.g. biamping 

Speaker outputs 

2 pairs 4mm banana plug/binding posts 

Power requirement 

Mains voltages 

115/230VAC 50/60Hz (factory pre-set) 

 

100VAC 50/60Hz (alternative) 

Consumption 

<0.5W in standby mode 

 

320 Watts maximum 

Weight 

Unit only, unboxed  

9.2 kg (20¼ lbs) 

 

 

in shipping carton  

13 kg (30

 lbs) 

 

Dimensions 

Wide  

440 mm (17

”)  

High, including feet  

100 mm (4”) 

 

Deep (front to back) including terminals  

400 mm (15¾”) 

 

Standard accessories 

IEC type mains lead  

10-Amp type 

Remote control 

M3s series  

Batteries 

LR03 or AAA, manganese alkaline type 2 off 

 

 

Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in 

specification or feature changes without notice. 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Summary of Contents for M3si

Page 1: ... of a turntable for vinyl listening An asynchronous USB input has also been included which will connect to computer based home audio and allow full quality playback of digital media up to and including 24 bits 96kHz sampling rate The M3si will aesthetically match with present and future M3 and M3s series products Such a combination will yield one of the best high fidelity systems available at any ...

Page 2: ...ions audio connections 5 Facilities and connections Illustrations main unit front rear panels 6 Remote control handset Operation and illustration 7 Operation Starting Volume Mute CD USB PHONO TUNER AUX1 HT AUX2 8 USB Computer setting for USB PC and MAC users For best results with USB 9 Problems Basic fault finding 10 Specifications Product specifications 11 Manual history Item disposal information...

Page 3: ...rrespond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the 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 with the letter L or coloured red The w...

Page 4: ...orm your dealer who should then check the unit before further use Entry of liquid into the M3si 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 ...

Page 5: ... cable which plugs into the IEC socket at the back of the unit see page 7 When plugged in and mains supply is present the orange STDBY LED will light Audio Connections RCA Inputs Connect all RCA single ended sources to relevant analogue inputs see page 7 for more information Use good quality fully connected signal and ground coaxial phono cables for all RCA signal connections Take particular care ...

Page 6: ...ED 8 AUX2 input selector button and LED 9 IR RECEIVER lens 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 4MM BANANA POST for turntable grounding 11 LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS right and left 12 USB type B input socket 13 PHONO MM turntable cartridge input RCA sockets 14 HT AUX function selector for AUX1 HT input 15 AUX1 HT AUX2 CD TUNER line level input RCA sockets 16 LINE OUT fixed output RCA sockets 17 PRE OUT volume c...

Page 7: ...of each track A B sets repeat start end to repeat section of track PROGRAM programs selection and order of tracks CHECK check pre programmed tracks fast forward through track TIME displays track time time remaining l previous track ll pause play button DISPLAY dims display fast backwards through track Amplifier section Blue buttons VOLUME reduces amplifier volume CD selects amplifier CD input USB ...

Page 8: ...ressing the PHONO button so PHONO LED lights Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect see page 8 TUNER To use the tuner input connect tuner outputs to the TUNER input RCA sockets see page 7 Select TUNER input by pressing the TUNER button so TUNER LED lights Pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset has the same effect see page 8 AUX1 HT To use the A...

Page 9: ...tly using it by clicking MAC OS X System preferences Hardware Sound Check that M3 Integrated 24 96 is selected under the OUTPUT tab If the computer s warning sounds chimes are to played through the unit make sure it is selected under the SOUND EFFECTS tab too Note USB may also be selected as an output in some individual programs For best results from USB input Make sure volume knob on amplifier is...

Page 10: ...needs earthing Turntable already earthed and earthing further creates hum loop in system Earth loops already in system Audio connector plug not fully pushed in Cable fault Unsuitable Cable e g cable grounds not connected Check turntable earthing lead is connected to earthing post on M1 LPS Disconnect earthing lead from earthing post Investigate for earth loops elsewhere in system Insert plug secur...

Page 11: ...6 kHz USB audio stream Connections USB input Type B socket up to and inc 24 bit 96kHz USB audio stream Phono inputs 1 pair Phono MM inputs Phono grounding post 4mm banana post to chassis earth Line level inputs 4 pairs line level RCA connectors Line level outputs 1 pair line level RCA connectors constant level LINE outputs 1 pair line level RCA connectors PREAMP outputs for e g biamping Speaker ou...

Page 12: ...otto FACHGERECHTE ENTSORGUNG Das auf der Geräterückseite angebrachte Label deutet darauf hin dass das Produkt nicht mit konventionellem Hauskehricht entsorgt werden darf Um Schäden und Verschmutzungen an Umwelt und Mensch zu vermeiden muss das Produkt fachgerecht entsorgt und von anderem Abfall getrennt werden Wenden Sie sich bei Fragen hierzu an Ihren Fachhändler oder an eine öffentliche Informat...

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