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Instructions for use 

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M6PRE fully balanced dual mono pre-amplifier.  

This preamplifier is designed with high quality control and balanced sources in mind. Two FULLY balanced 
inputs take care of balanced audio for the best in signal to noise, transient reproduction and dynamic range from 
balanced sources. The outputs are also balanced allowing connection of balanced input power amplifiers to 
realise a fully balanced system from source to speakers. 

The M6PRE is designed to be partnered with present and future M6 series products or alternatively, may be 
used with any other high quality hi-fi components. This combination yields one of the best high-fidelity systems 
available at any price.  

Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction. 

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 there are any questions about the audio system, please consult the dealer who is there to help and advise.
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for M6PRE

Page 1: ...to realise a fully balanced system from source to speakers The M6PRE is designed to be partnered with present and future M6 series products or alternatively may be used with any other high quality hi fi components This combination yields one of the best high fidelity systems available at any price Used properly and carefully it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction Dust regula...

Page 2: ...5 Installation Introduction cleaning installation power connections audio connections 6 Facilities and connections Illustrations main unit front rear panels 7 Remote control handset Operation and illustration 8 Starting Volume Mute PHONO CD TUNER AUX HT 9 TAPE TAPE MONITOR BALANCED 1 HT BALANCED 2 10 Operation USB input 11 Problems Basic fault finding 12 Specifications 13 Manual history 14 ...

Page 3: ...ce may not correspond 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 colou...

Page 4: ...et and inform your dealer who should then check the unit before further use Entry of liquid into the M6PRE 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 a...

Page 5: ...CHGERECHTE 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 chhändler oder an eine öffentliche Informationsstell...

Page 6: ...he unit for an hour or so to allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate Power Connections The M6PRE is supplied with a standard IEC mains cable which plugs into the IEC socket at the back of the unit see page 7 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 coa...

Page 7: ... 18 6 PHONO MM MC switch 7 GROUND post for turntable 8 PHONO inputs 9 USB input type B from computer 10 CD TUNER AUX HT RCA inputs 11 HT AUX Selector for HT AUX inputs 12 TAPE input and output RCA sockets 13 BALANCED HT AUX Selector for XLR balanced input 1 HT 14 XLR BALANCED right and left inputs 1 HT 15 BALANCED XLR right and left inputs 2 16 RCA main outputs left and right 17 BALANCED XLR main ...

Page 8: ...DIF RCA coax input Amplifier section USB selects USB input on amplifier PHONO selects phono input CD selects CD input on amplifier TUNER selects TUNER input AUX HT selects AUX HT input TAPE selects TAPE input BAL 1 HT selects balanced1 HT input BAL 2 selects balanced 2 input CD player section TIME displays track time time remaining 0 9 Buttons Used to select track numbers CHECK check pre programme...

Page 9: ...he CD button so CD LED is lit Selecting the CD input can also be achieved by pressing the corresponding button on the remote handsets 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 is lit Selecting the TUNER input can also be achieved by pressing the corresponding button on the rem...

Page 10: ... BALANCED 1 HT input XLR sockets see page 7 Select the BALANCED 1 HT input by pressing the BALANCED 1 HT button so BALANCED 1 HT LED is lit Selecting the BALANCED 1 HT input can also be achieved by pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset see page 8 To use the BALANCED 1 HT input as a HT input move the BAL HT switch to the HT position This input is now unaffected by the volume contr...

Page 11: ...m being the only device connected on its USB bus Sharing the same bus with other devices may cause unwanted artefacts such as dropouts or temporary loss of signal This especially includes the use of the M6PRE on a USB hub splitter alongside other USB components PC users Check the computer has picked up the device and is currently using it by clicking most Windows versions Start Settings Control pa...

Page 12: ...USB drivers not installed can happen particularly with factory preinstalled Windows operating systems Check and replace cable Check USB port functions with another device Please check with the computer manufacturer Enquire about USB driver or update Dropouts in sound USB input Shared USB port with another device Computer busy with another application Computer low on resources Avoid sharing the USB...

Page 13: ...dance 47KΩ Overload margin 29dB Connections Phono MM MC inputs 1 pair MM MC level RCA connectors Line inputs 2 pairs line level XLR balanced connectors 4 pairs line level RCA connectors Line outputs 1 pair line level RCA connectors constant level TAPE outputs 1 pairs line level XLR balanced connector outputs 1 pair line level RCA connector outputs USB input USB type B square socket Power requireme...

Page 14: ...Issue 1 Page 14 of 14 MANUAL HISTORY RELEASE DATE CHANGES Issue 1 14th October 2009 1st issue ...

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