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Instructions for use 

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M8s 700m fully balanced “monobloc” power amplifier. 
The M8s 700m is designed to be partnered with present and future M8 series products. It is, in fact, based on the 

Titan design. It features twin high-current power amplifier sections connected in bridged mono configuration for 

the  absolute  best  in  dynamics  and  drive  capabilities.  Two  paralleled  and  generously  over  specified  power 

supplies also ensure unsurpassed supply noise filtering, transient handling and massive power reserve possible 

in  a  single  box  power  amplifier  Phase  splitting  between  the  two  internal  amplifiers  is  achieved  using  a  high 

performance fully balanced converter circuit with wide flat frequency response uniform in-band characteristics 

and immeasurably low distortion and noise. 
Fully balanced as well as single ended inputs are catered for with loop outputs for both types, for bi-amping etc. 

Trigger input/output allows the unit to be controlled/controller for switch on/off function.   
This combination yields one of the best high-fidelity power amplifiers 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  product  or  related,  please  consult  the  dealer  who  is  there  to  help  and 

advice.   

Summary of Contents for M8s 700m

Page 1: ...amplifiers is achieved using a high performance fully balanced converter circuit with wide flat frequency response uniform in band characteristics and immeasurably low distortion and noise Fully balanced as well as single ended inputs are catered for with loop outputs for both types for bi amping etc Trigger input output allows the unit to be controlled controller for switch on off function This c...

Page 2: ...sal information EU disposal information 5 Installation Introduction cleaning installation power connections audio connections 6 Facilities and connections Illustrations main unit front rear panels 7 Operation Single ended RCA input Balanced XLR input Speaker Bi wiring Starting 8 9 10 Problems Basic fault finding 11 Specifications 12 Manual history 13 ...

Page 3: ...is appliance 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 ...

Page 4: ...m Do not use near water or place water filled containers on the M8s 700m 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 the dealer who should then check the unit before further use Entry of liquid into the M8s 700m is dangerous and may cause electric shock or fire hazard Do not place the unit near direct hea...

Page 5: ...ACHGERECHTE 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 Informationsst...

Page 6: ...700m 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 XLR Inputs Connect any XLR balanced source to balanced analogue input see page 7 for more information Use good quality fully connected signals and ground balanced XLR cables for all XLR signal connections The balanced input and outputs sockets are fully balanced i e...

Page 7: ...na 6 TRIGGER output jack socket 7 BALANCED XLR female input 8 BALANCED XLR male loop output 9 BALANCED RCA Selector 10 RCA input socket 11 RCA loop output socket 12 IEC MAINS INPUT Pin functions 1 Ground cable shield 2 Signal normal polarity or hot XLR Balanced input and output lead connections for reference no XLR signal leads supplied 3 Signal inverted polarity or cold ...

Page 8: ...m above shows the speakers connected to the LEFT hand output posts It is also perfectly acceptable to use the RIGHT hand output posts as they are exactly the same connection internally IMPORTANT BALANCED RCA switch The BALANCED RCA switch see page 7 is included to minimise noise when using the unit in RCA mode In most cases it will operate in BALANCED position on RCA inputs with no appreciable aud...

Page 9: ...t Pre amplifier RIGHT XLR output XLR signal leads connection diagram Trigger and mains leads omitted for clarity Note The two RED speaker terminals are internally connected together Similarly the two BLACK speaker terminals are also internally connected together The diagram above shows the speakers connected to the left hand output posts It is also perfectly acceptable to use the right hand output...

Page 10: ...e visible under the speaker s terminals as gold plates bars connecting the terminals up in pairs Please consult speaker manuals user support for more details RIGHT Speaker HF HF LF LF LEFT Speaker HF HF LF LF Bi wiring speaker leads connection diagram Preamp trigger and mains leads omitted for clarity Starting Once all connections are made switch on the unit using the POWER button front of the uni...

Page 11: ...when bi wiring or bi amping that speaker bass and treble linking straps are removed see speaker manual for more information Sound is not precise lacking in bass and stereo image Speakers are connected out of phase i e connections to one speaker and are reversed Ensure speakers are connected with same polarity at amplifier and speaker ends Hum Audio connector plug not fully pushed in Cable Fault Un...

Page 12: ...onnector Speaker outputs 2 pairs 4mm banana plug binding posts Trigger input 3 5mm mono jack 4 5 to 15V DC Trigger output 3 5mm mono jack 12V DC Power requirement Mains voltages 115 230VAC 50 60Hz factory pre set 100VAC 50 60Hz alternative 5 2 0 n o i t p m u s n o C Watts standby Orange LED lit 140 Watts on idle Blue LED lit no signal output 1500 Watts maximum Blue LED lit full power output Weigh...

Page 13: ...Issue 1 Page 13 of 13 MANUAL HISTORY RELEASE DATE CHANGES Issue 1 1st release 21st August 2018 ...

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