KGMclaren 60iRv User Manual
record
selector knob
input
selector knob
mode
selector knob
power
LED
volume
knob
headphone
socket
power
button
02 welcome
08 key features
10 getting started
14 selecting an input
16 operating modes
21 volume control
22 muting
contents
23 headphones
24 grounding
25 connecting loudspeakers
33 running in and warming up
34 care and maintenance
36 technical data
40 international standards
RECORD
tuner
aux
cd
integrated amplifier 60iRv
fuse
carrier
220-240V
~
50-60Hz
Fuse: T2.5A L250V
tape 1
tape 2
tape 3
INPUT
tuner
cd
aux
tape 1
tape 2
tape 3
loudspeaker
terminals (right)
OUTPUT
right channel left channel
12 21
ac supply
socket
MODE VOLUME
mute
integrated
pre
loudspeaker
terminals (left)
OUTPUT
pre-power
pre-power av
left
POWER
AMP
right
made in United Kingdom
output sockets
power amplifier
input sockets
serial
number
preamplifier
mute
LED
1 outin 2
60R 1234567
remote control
window
out 3 in out 2 in out 1 in
left
PRE
AMP
right
integrated amplifier 60iRv
TAPE
tape in/out
sockets
input
sockets
SOURCE
ground
terminal
aux tuner cd
left
right
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 60iRv
welcome
Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren Audio integrated amplifier 60iRv.
We are convinced it will give you many hours of
listening pleasure.
The 60iRv is a versatile,remote controlled,integrated amplifier
which acts as the command centre for your entire audio system.
It can easily be configured to work as a high-performance
preamplifier, power amplifier or integrated amplifier, thus
allowing you to upgrade your system in the future without
losing the investment you have placed in it today.
versatile input
and recording selection
The 60iRv has six selectable inputs and
three outputs for recording. For added
convenience you can select inputs,adjust
the volume or mute the output by remote
control.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 60iRv 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
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welcome
welcome
circuitry which, without compromising
sound quality, accommodates the highquality, 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 Technology’,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 60iRv is constructed using highlyrated,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 60iRv has a sophisticated muting
system,which stops you hearing loud,
annoying switching noises and protects
the amplifier and loudspeakers.
substantial power
The 60iRv’s power rating of 60 watts is
very conservative,as the 60iRv can
typically provide 72 watts into 8
watts into 4
Ω,and 150 watts into 2 Ω for a
Ω, 115
short 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 60iRv) and highlyspecified output circuitry.The output
terminals are duplicated for your
convenience in case you wish to bi-wire
your loudspeakers.
future-proof
The 60iRv is future-proof.It is the perfect
amplifier if you want to upgrade your audio
system at a later stage.The 60iRv circuitry
can easily be split into its separate
preamplifier and power amplifier sections,
allowing you to use higher-grade component
units,such as our preamplifier PA20R or our
stereo amplifier 100P. Even bi-amping,using
an amplifier such as our 60P or 100P,
becomes a straightforward upgrade.
The 60iRv combines the convenience of an
integrated amplifier with the versatility to
easily upgrade to separates at a later stage.
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key features key features
‘Straight Line Technology’ with direct coupled signal and
•
Three stereo outputs for recording
•
feedback paths
Headphone output for a wide range of impedances with
•
Versatile integrated amplifier, with relay-switched, independent
•
automatic muting when headphones are plugged in
preamplifier and power amplifier sections, giving a future-proof
upgrade path to higher-grade separates
Volume control and input selector can be operated manually or
•
by remote control
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
•
Direct input to power amplifier section
•
Six line level inputs for: CD, tuner, auxiliary, and three tape
•
Remote control also operates selected TAG McLaren Audio F3
•
Series CD players
Sorbothane
•
TAG McLaren Audio
®
sonic isolation feet, specially designed by
(1)
recorders
Independent input selection for listening and tape recording
•
Four pairs of loudspeaker terminals (for bi-wiring or multi-room)
•
Two low-impedance stereo outputs from preamplifier to allow
•
long cable runs
1. For the very best perfor mance we recommend that our units are placed on
individual shelves and are not stacked one on top of another
08 09
getting started getting started
10
before
you start
loudspeaker
terminals
We know you are keen to get your 60iRv working. This section
will have you listening to your favourite music as quickly as
possible. If you fold out the front cover of this booklet you will
locate diagrams which will help you find your way around
your 60iRv
(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 60iRv you will find four pairs of loudspeaker
terminals, each pair consisting of one red and one black.
The terminals on the back of the 60iRv use BFA
(2)
sockets.
The BFA plug pushes into the middle of the terminal.
loudspeaker
connection
Use high-quality loudspeaker cable terminated in BFA plugs
connect the red
red terminals marked OUTPUT right channel on the back of the
60iRv
(4)
terminal of your right loudspeaker to one of the
(5)
. Then connect the black terminal of your right loudspeaker
(3)
to
to one of the black terminals marked OUTPUT right channel on
the back of the 60iRv.
Connect the left loudspeaker to a pair of left channel terminals
in the same way.
right speaker
outin
1. Throughout this instruction manual (except in titles), bold print indicates the
lettering that you will find on the panels of your 60iRv
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 25 for more details of the terminals
3. If you prefer to use a cable which does not have BFA plugs, please see page 26
4. If your loudspeaker terminals are not colour coded – red corresponds to positive
(+) or signal and black corresponds to negative (-)
5. Each pair of terminals is marked 1 and 2. You can use either 1 or 2; they are
connected together internally
6. The diagram is for illustrative purposes only; it is not to scale and does not show
all connections. Please see page 25 for more details on connecting loudspeakers
left speaker
OUTPUT
right channel
12
The diagram shows a
standard loudspeaker
(6)
arrangement
11
getting started getting started
12
sound source
connection
power
connection
You will need a source of audio signals (such as our CD player
CD20R or our tuner T20) to feed into your 60iRv. 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 60iRv
Check that the power button is out so that power is off when you
(2)
plug in
. Using the cable supplied, connect the socket on the
(1)
.
back of your 60iRv to an AC supply outlet. For the best sound
quality, we recommend that you do not use multi-plug adaptors.
setting controls
switch on
Turn the VOLUME right down (all the way anticlockwise).
Set the INPUT selector to the input to which you connected your
sound source.
Set the MODE selector to the integrated position
(3)
.
Press the power button in. The blue power LED will come on.
Wait for about 20 seconds until the mute LED on the front panel
(4)
goes out
.
Start playing your sound source.
Turn up the VOLUME, sit back and enjoy the music.
1. The inputs for cd, tuner, aux, TAPE 1, TAPE 2 and TAPE 3 are all the same
electrically. They are named for your convenience
2. The power button is a latching switch. One press will hold it in, the next will
release it
3. The operating modes are explained on page 16
4. The output is muted when the power is switched on to allow all the voltages to
stabilize. This protects your 60iRv and your loudspeakers and prevents
unpleasant switching noises from upsetting your listening experience
tape 2
tape 1
tape 3
VOLUME
INPUT
tuner
cd
aux
MODE
mute
integrated
pre
pre-power
pre-power av
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