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INTRODUCTION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity

remote control preamplifier.

Used properly and carefully, it should give you many

years of outstanding musical reproduction.

The A3

preamplifier has been designed to operate

comfortably with the sonic capabilities of the new

SACD format. (Super Audio CD)

Aesthetically, the A3

preamplifier is a perfect match for the

power amplifier, A3 CD player and the A3 Tuner.

Together, they form one of the finest hi-fi systems

that you can own today.

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 anything in your

audio system, please consult your dealer who is there to

help and advise you.

PREAMPLIFIER

issue 2/12.10.2000

Summary of content (9 pages)

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INTRODUCTION A3CR PREAMPLIFIER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A3CR remote control preamplifier. Used properly and carefully, it should give you many years of outstanding musical reproduction. The A3 CR preamplifier has been designed to operate comfortably with the sonic capabilities of the new SACD format. (Super Audio CD) Aesthetically, the A3 CR preamplifier is a perfect match for the A3CR power amplifier, A3 CD player and the A3 Tuner.
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SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT! This unit is supplied in the U.K. with a mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug. If, for any reason, you need to cut off this plug, please observe the following safety precautions. Please dispose of the cut-off plug safely. It must not be plugged into a mains power supply. The wires in the mains lead supplied with this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow..............Earth Blue...............................Neutral Brown.........
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GENERAL ADVICE INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS and USER INFORMATION Your new A3CR preamplifier is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions. Heed all warnings on the back of the unit. Only connect the preamplifier to a mains outlet of the voltage marked on the back of the unit.
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CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES MUSICAL FIDELITY A3 CR DUAL MONO PREAMPLIFIER PHONO CD TUNER AUX SACD TAPE MONITOR POWER IRR 1 2 3 4 6 A3CR preamplifier front panel layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 8 9 10 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 RIGHT output Phono earth connection MM/MC selection switch Phono input CD input Tuner input AUX input SACD input TAPE input TAPE RECORD output LEFT output IEC mains inlet 18 19 20 21 22 MUSICAL FIDELITY A3 CR DUAL MONO PREAMPLIFIER issue
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CONNECTIONS Before switching on the stereo system please read carefully the instructions on the following pages. The functional arrangement of the controls makes the stereo system easy to operate. You should nevertheless study these instructions to get the best from your equipment. For connecting the inputs or the outputs Musical Fidelity recommend either the 600mm X-LINX signal interconnects or the highly rated Nu-Vista interconnects with integral RFI suppression.
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OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL PHONO INPUT The remote control enables you to activate the main functions of the amplifier from the comfort of your armchair. Pressing the volume up or down buttons on the remote handset will advance the motorised volume control in the desired direction. The A3 CR preamplifier has a phono input for turntables fitted with either a moving magnet cartridge (MM) or a moving coil cartridge (MC).
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OPERATION OFF TAPE MONITORING In conjunction with a 3-head cassette deck, off-tape monitoring allows the user to compare the recorded to original sound whilst a recording is made. To do this, first select the required source in the normal way and start recording. The Tape Monitor button on the front panel can now be used to switch between the source signal and the recorded signal allowing direct comparison. The red LED just above the tape monitor button indicates that tape monitor is selected.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Basic troubleshooting of an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first.
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SPECIFICATIONS A3CR PREAMPLIFIER Inputs 5 Line, 1 Phono, MM or MC switchable THD < 0.007% 20Hz - 20kHz < 0.004% 20Hz - 20kHz ‘A’ weighted Frequency response 10Hz - 100kHz +/- 1.5dB Sensitivity (for 1V RMS output) Line 220mV Phono MM 2.