Audio Note M8 Phonosig - Manual (Page 2)

Introduction to the M8 Phono Signature pre-amplifier
Congratulations on your purchase of the Audio Note M8 Phono Signature level 5 pre-amplifier.
Audio Note Level System
First, a word about how we classify our products at Audio Note. The world renowned Audio Note Ongaku,
Kegon and Gaku-on amplifiers incorporate six technological design features which give them
unmatched sonic performance and clarity, placing them amongst the best amplifiers in the world. All
Audio Note products are, where applicable, judged by this standard. These features are:
• Single ended output stage
• Zero negative feedback
• Directly heated triode output stage
• Pure Class A operation
• Materials and component technology
• Valve rectification
Qualification for level 5 requires the inclusion of all of these features with the materials and component
technology pushed beyond that of level 4; only the best available components are used in level 5
products.
The M8 Phono Signature
The M8 Phono Signature is a full facility pre-amlifier with all the features of the M8 Phono but with the
following enhancements: Thinner laminate Audio Note 55% nickel double C-cores, Black Gate N, Nx, and
NH type capacitors throughout and Audio Note precision carbon film resistors.
The M8 Phono Signature incorporates vacuum tube technology to produce the most accurate sound
possible. We have developed the M8 Phono Signature using a "comparison by contrast"* technique of
aural evaluation - a system that is currently unique to Audio Note.
Please read this manual carefully in order to obtain the best possible performance and longevity from
your pre-amplifier.
*An essay dubbed "Audio Hell" which describes this system is available from Audio Note on request.
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