KGMclaren 60i User Manual
input
selector knob
record
selector knob
power
LED
volume
knob
headphone
socket
power
button
02 welcome
08 key features
10 getting started
13 selecting an input
15 volume control
16 headphones
17 grounding
contents
18 connecting loudspeakers
23 multiple amplifier systems
25 running in and warming up
26 care and maintenance
28 technical data
32 international standards
INPUT RECORD VOLUME
tuner
aux
cd
integrated amplifier 60i
Fuse: T2.5A L250V
220-240V
~
50-60Hz
fuse
carrier
tape 1
tape 2
tape 3
ac supply
socket
tape 2
tape 1
tape 3
tuner
cd
aux
mute
LED
POWER
left
AMP
right
power amp input
sockets
in
serial
60i 1234567
number
sockets
out 3 inout out in out in
left
PRE
AMP
right
integrated amplifier 60i
loudspeaker
terminals
OUTPUT
right
made in United Kingdom
left
preamplifier output
tape in/out
sockets
TAPE
21in
ground
terminal
left
right
input
sockets
SOURCE
aux tuner cd
ground
left
right
Specification shown may vary for different countries
welcome to a new partnership
..in hi-performance, hi-fidelity
Derek Scotland (on the left) – Technical Director
Peter Stevens – Chief Industrial Designer
Dr. Zucker – Chief Executive
All TAG companies perpetually strive
for, and ac hieve,excellence and highperformance in every area of their
business.
These qualities are demonstrated in the
fastidious standards that make TAG Heuer
watches some of the world’s most
admired;in the teamwork that makes TAG
McLaren’s motor racing team one of the
most successful in Formula One;and in the
advanced electronics technology that
makes TAG Electronic Systems the first
choice for many Formula One constructors
and high-performance car makers.
celebrating a TAG McLaren victory
Now,this blend of talent and
expertise has been combined
with the award-winning
experience of Audiolab to create
a company with a technical
advantage and access to
resources second-to-none in the
high end audio industry TAG McLaren Audio.
TAG McLaren Audio has been created with
one aim in mind:to produce the best highfidelity audio and audio-visual systems
available. Now the first fr uits of that
alliance are ready – a unique new range of
audio products.
Throughout the F3 Series development
process,quality, performance and
reliability have been paramount,resulting
in unparalleled performance,operational
excellence and sheer listening pleasure.
03
welcome
integrated amplifier 60i
welcome
Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren Audio integrated amplifier 60i.
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
‘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 amplifier s
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,
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welcome
welcome
low-distortion capacitors that must
be used.
straight line technology
In the power amplifier section,a feedbac k
circuit eliminates DC offset voltage and
allows the signal path to be direct coupled
without any capacitors.This ar rangement,
which we at TAG McLaren Audio call
‘Straight Line Tec hnology’,is easy to
describe 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 muting
The 60i has a sophisticated muting system,
which stops you hearing loud, annoying
switching noises and protects the amplifier
and loudspeakers.
substantial power
The 60i’s power rating of 60 watts is very
conservative,as the 60i can typically
provide 72 watts into 8
4
Ω,and 150 watts into 2 Ω for a short
Ω, 115 watts into
period. Performance of this calibre is
essential to drive even the least sensitive
loudspeakers without distortion, and has
been achieved through the use of a very
large power supply (whic h accounts for the
high weight of the 60i) and highly-specified
output circuitry.
future-proof
Although your 60i is an integrated
amplifier, a simple modification (which can
be arranged by your retailer) splits your
60i into separate preamplifier and power
amplifier sections.This allows you to
bi-amp,using a second power amplifier
(such as our 60P or 100P) or insert a signal
processor between the preamplifier and
power amplifier sections.
The 60i – an integrated amplifier with
uncompromised hi-performance
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key features key features
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‘Straight Line Technology‘ with direct coupled signal and
•
feedback paths
High-quality audio components
•
Rated 60 W, typically 72 W into 8 Ω continuous (rated 95 W,
•
typ. 115 W into 4 Ω and rated 130 W, typ. 150 W into 2 Ω
for short periods)
Mains supply interrupt monitor
•
Class A preamplifier stage
•
Optional separation of power and preamplifier sections
•
providing direct input to power amplifier section
Six line level inputs 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
•
TAG McLaren Audio
1. For the ver y best per formance we recommend that our units are placed on
®
sonic isolation feet, specially designed by
(1)
individual shelves and are not stacked one on top of another
09
getting started getting started
10
before
you start
loudspeaker
terminals
loudspeaker
connection
We know you are keen to get your 60i working. This section will
have you listening to your favourite music as quickly as possible.
If you fold out the front cover of this manual you will locate
diagrams which will help you find your way around your 60i
(1)
.
Make sure that all the components of your audio system are
disconnected from the AC supply whenever you change any
connections.
On the back of your 60i, you will find two pairs of loudspeaker
terminals, each pair consisting of one red and one black.
The terminals on the back of the 60i use BFA
(2)
sockets. The BFA
plug pushes into the middle of the terminal.
Use high-quality loudspeaker cable terminated in BFA plugs
connect the red
(4)
terminal of your right loudspeaker to the red
(3)
to
terminal marked OUTPUT right on the back of your 60i.
Then connect the black terminal of your right loudspeaker to the
black terminal marked OUTPUT right on the back of your 60i.
sound source
connection
Connect the left loudspeaker to a pair of left terminals in the same way.
lf
right speaker
outin
left speaker
You will need a source of audio signals (such as our CD player
CD20R or our tuner T20) to feed into your 60i. Use a goodquality, 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
1. Throughout this instruction manual (except in titles), bold print indicates the
lettering that you will find on the panels of your 60i
2. In models for countries where the AC supply is 115 V, the terminals accept 4 mm
‘banana‘ plugs instead of BFA plugs. 4 mm plugs are not permitted in Europe.
Please see page 18 for more details of the ter minals
3. If you prefer to use a cable which does not have BFA plugs, please see page 19
4. If your loudspeaker terminals are not colour coded – red corresponds to positive
(+) or signal and black corresponds to negative (-)
5. The diagram is for illustrative purposes only; it is not to scale and does not show
all connections. Please see page 18 for more details on connecting loudspeakers
6. The inputs for cd, tuner, aux, TAPE 1, TAPE 2 and TAPE 3 are all the same
electrically. They are named for your convenience
(6)
.
The diagram shows a
standard loudspeaker
(5)
arrangement
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