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We are convinced it will give you many hours of

listening pleasure.

The 60i is an integrated amplifier, consisting of a preamplifier

and power amplifier connected together in the same unit.

Versatile input selector controls and a full-range volume control

enable the 60i to act as a total command centre for your audio

system.The 60i feeds plenty of undistorted power to your

loudspeakers to give you an outstanding listening experience.

versatile input 

and recording selection

The 60i has six selectable inputs and three

outputs for recording. A separate signal

path is provided for recording, with its

own independent input selector, so you

can record one piece of music while

listening to another.

low intermodulation distortion 

The theoretically-ideal amplifier

reproduces sound perfectly over an infinite

range of frequencies – starting from well

below the audible range and extending far

above the capabilities of human hearing.

Although sound outside the human hearing

range of approximately 20 to 20,000 Hz

cannot be heard, it can significantly distort

the quality of music reproduction through

an effect that audio engineers call

welcome

welcome

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Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren Audio integrated amplifier 60i.

‘intermodulation distortion’. This type

of distortion moves imperfections that

originate outside the hearing range back

into the audible frequencies. To minimise

this effect,TAG McLaren Audio amplifiers

have a frequency response which extends

both above and below the range of normal

human hearing.

exceptional low-frequency response

The 60i uses two different technologies

to achieve fidelity at low frequencies.

The preamplifier section uses capacitors

to block the unacceptable Direct Current

(DC) while allowing the desirable sound

signals to pass through unimpeded. TAG

McLaren Audio has expended many years

of design effort on the special circuitry

which, without compromising sound

quality, accommodates the high-quality,

integrated amplifier 60i

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Summary of Contents for 60i

Page 1: ... in P O W E R A M P P R E A M P T A P E aux tuner cd S O U R C E 2 1 in fuse carrier tape in out sockets power amp input sockets loudspeaker terminals input sockets preamplifier output sockets ac supply socket ground terminal 60i 1234567 0 2 welcome 0 8 key features 1 0 getting started 1 3 selecting an input 1 5 volume control 1 6 headphones 1 7 grounding 1 8 connecting loudspeakers 2 3 multiple a...

Page 2: ...onal excellence and sheer listening pleasure celebrating a TAG McLaren victory All TAG companies perpetually strive for and achieve excellence and high performance in every area of their business These qualities are demonstrated in the fastidious standards that makeTAG Heuer watches some of the world s most admired in the teamwork that makesTAG McLaren s motor racing team one of the most successfu...

Page 3: ...lities of human hearing Although sound outside the human hearing range of approximately 20 to 20 000 Hz cannot be heard it can significantly distort the quality of music reproduction through an effect that audio engineers call welcome welcome 05 04 Thank you for purchasing theTAG McLaren Audio integrated amplifier 60i intermodulation distortion This type of distortion moves imperfections that orig...

Page 4: ...escribe but not easy to realise The design has taken our expert engineers years to perfect supersonic high frequency response In order to reproduce high frequencies the 60i is constructed using highly rated high precision components The circuit has been painstakingly designed to avoid any possibility of signals picking up interference and to minimise the effects of intermodulation sophisticated mu...

Page 5: ...nputs for CD tuner auxiliary and three tape recorders Independent input selection for listening and tape recording Low impedance stereo output from preamplifier to allow long cable runs Three stereo outputs for recording Headphone output for a wide range of headphone impedance with automatic muting when headphones are plugged in Sorbothane sonic isolation feet specially designed by TAG McLaren Aud...

Page 6: ... CD20R or our tuner T20 to feed into your 60i Use a good quality screened phono phono audio cable to connect the phono output sockets of your sound source to the appropriate pair of left and right sockets marked SOURCE aux tuner cd or TAPE in 1 in 2 or in 3 on the back of your 60i 6 sound source connection 10 11 getting started getting started The diagram shows a standard loudspeaker arrangement 5...

Page 7: ...ted independently from the input for recording so you can listen to one source and record another at the same time The signal from your chosen input source will be amplified and sent to the loudspeaker terminals the headphone socket and the preamplifier output To select your source turn the INPUT selector until the mark on its side points to the name of the input that you want to listen to inputs ...

Page 8: ...er is selected as the record input This may cause feedback if your recorder is set to record To avoid this possibility we recommend that you select the input for recording before you set your recorder to record The signal from the input that you select for recording will be sent to the record output sockets marked TAPE out 1 out 2 and out 3 1 To select your source for recording turn the RECORD sel...

Page 9: ... need to be connected to ground audio engineers call this floating However if you want to ground your system please contact your retailer who will be able to assist you headphone connection loudspeaker muting Turn the VOLUME down before you connect your headphones Insert the headphone plug into the 1 4 6 3 mm stereo jack socket on the front panel of your 60i 1 When you plug in your headphones the ...

Page 10: ...tput conductors Screw the knob of the terminal all the way in and push the plug into the centre of the knob If you do not have BFA plugs you can use spade connectors Unscrew the terminal enough to push the spade into the slot in the side of the terminal then tighten the terminal by hand You should not use tools to tighten the terminal over tightening will reduce the sound quality If you choose to ...

Page 11: ...hows a 60i bi wired to loudspeakers standard connection The simplest way to connect your loudspeakers is to run a single cable consisting of two wires to each one For each stereo channel connect the red terminal on the speaker to the red terminal on the 60i labelled OUTPUT Repeat for the black terminals 1 If your loudspeaker has separate connections for high and low frequencies make sure these are...

Page 12: ... monobloc 1 power amplifiers such as our 125M The 60i can be used as a stand alone preamplifier or it can form part of a bi amp system in which its built in power amplifier is used in conjunction with another external power amplifier allowing the high and low frequency drivers in each loudspeaker to be powered separately output from preamplifier If you wish to do this you will need to connect two ...

Page 13: ...ifier in which case the sockets labelled POWER AMP in are not connected Some multiple amplifier configurations require the internal link between the preamplifier and the power amplifier to be disconnected Your retailer can arrange this When the modification is carried out the sockets labelled POWER AMP in become the input to the power amplifier With the 60i modified in this way you can also connec...

Page 14: ...fuse carrier contains a spare fuse this is the first one that you see when you open the carrier There are no other user serviceable parts inside the 60i In order to maintain the appearance of your 60i you can clean it as follows before cleaning always disconnect your 60i from the AC supply any grease or dirt on the case may be removed with a soft lint free cloth moistened slightly with a mild solu...

Page 15: ...iods 30 kΩ nominal 175 mV rms relative to 0 5 V rms preamplifier output 9 dB at 1 kHz greater than 80 dB relative to 0 5 V rms preamplifier output preamplifier input level preamplifier input impedance rated output power both channels driven typical output power both channels driven This section is for those of you who really want to know the insides of your 60i You will not miss out on any of the ...

Page 16: ...ater than 80 dB at 1 kHz non inverting for all inputs and outputs 330 Ω suitable for headphones of 8 Ω 2 kΩ impedance total harmonic distortion noise dimensions including feet terminals and controls We reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice Specification may vary for different countries frequency response 3 dB frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz headphone output impedance p...

Page 17: ...oltage Directive as amended by 93 23 EEC IEC65 1985 IEC65 A2 1989 IEC65 A3 1992 EN60065 1993 EN50081 1 1992 EN55022 Class B 1994 EN60555 2 1987 EN61000 3 3 1995 FCC Part 15 Class B 1997 EN50082 1 1992 IEC801 2 1991 8 kV air discharge IEC801 3 1984 3 V m IEC801 4 1988 1 kV AC power 500 V other ports EN61000 4 2 1995 8 kV air 4 kV contact discharge EN61000 4 4 1995 1 kV AC power 500 V other ports EN...

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