Connection – Audio Note M8 Line Balanced CD Input User Manual
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RCA Inputs Two RCA / Single Ended line inputs are available for connection,
labeled ‘Tuner’ and ‘Aux’; any standard ‘line level’ source can be
connected to these inputs.
All sockets are colour coded;
RED
is for RIGHT channel connection,
WHITE is for LEFT channel connection.
XLR Input
In addition to the two RCA inputs, two pairs of XLR / Balanced inputs
are provided, for the connection of CD players or DACs with the
appropriate XLR / Balanced outputs. Each socket is connected to an
extremely high quality Audio Note (UK) Balanced input transformer,
which offers the best possible connection for correctly designed
Balanced equipment.
The sockets are marked ‘Left’ and ‘Right’, and the ‘CD1’ and ‘CD2’
positions on the input selector activates them.
Mains
The M8 Pre Amplifier utilizes an IEC 320 mains inlet socket. Use the
supplied mains cable to connect the unit to the local mains supply.
The mains fuse and a spare is located in the inlet socket fuse drawer.
Special Note – Make sure that all connections are tight and clean. For
best results use good quality audio interconnects. Although it is
perfectly acceptable to use cables manufactured by other companies,
for best results and performance, we recommend our own Audio Note
(UK) range of interconnects and loudspeaker cables. For further
information, please consult your nearest Audio Note (UK) dealer, or
alternatively please feel free to contact us directly.
Ground Post A ground post is provided for connection to those source components
that also use a separate ground terminal.
Outputs
The M8 Pre Amplifier provides two pairs of single ended / RCA
outputs, consisting of two pairs of colour coded RCA / Single Ended
sockets.
RED
is for RIGHT channel connection, WHITE is for LEFT
channel connection.
There is also a balanced output, consisting of a pair of ‘male’ XLR
sockets (see ‘Balanced’ section, below).
RCA
The two pairs of RCA / Single Ended outputs are for connection to a
power amplifier and are identical, making them suitable for bi-amping.
CONNECTION
RCA SOCKET,
CENTRE = POSITIVE / SEND.
RCA SOCKET,
SHELL = NEGATIVE / RETURN.