Micromega M-One 150 operation manual

Integrated Amplifier

M-150 USER’S MANUAL

RESEARCH, INNOVATE, CREATE

“Whenever I speak about my company I speak with the passion we have. Located in the Paris region of France, I have ensured that Micromega has the best ele­ments of my industrial group at their availability. In an age where music is dematerializing, we are committed to staying at the forefront of technology and growing
under our ‘made in France’ banner.

The M-one programme, with its incredible audio quality, technical capacity and sleek design represents a major advance in the history of our company. The result
of three years of research by our team, we are proud to introduce to you what we believe is the most effective and complete integrated stereo amplifier of its kind.

Micromega is synonymous with technological advances, expertise, reliability and sound clarity. All of our products reflect these demands.”

Didier HAMDI, CEO Micromega

The advantages of the M-One amplifier series :

• High quality, A/B class amplification

• Resonant power supply

• Symmetrical design

• Asahi Kasei AK4490 DAC converter

• Acoustic correction in situ using ROOM EQ

• Binaural processing of the headphone output

• Cover and remote control machined from aluminium block

• Android and iOS compatible control app

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1 - OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................4

2.10 LAN connection ................................................................................... 19

1.1 Front and top ........................................................................................ 4

1.2 Back .......................................................................................................... 5

1.3 Sides (ventilation) ............................................................................... 6

1.4 Bottom .................................................................................................... 7

1.5 Infrared remote control ..................................................................... 8

2 - CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................. 9

2.1 Phono input for a vinly turntable ................................................... 9

2.2 RCA line input ...................................................................................... 10

2.3 Balanced XLR analogue input ......................................................... 11

2.4 Coaxial digital input ............................................................................ 12

2.5 Optical digital input ............................................................................. 13

2.6 AES-EBU input ...................................................................................... 14

2.7 USB input (Type B) ............................................................................ 15

2.8 Bluetooth aptX connection .............................................................. 16

2.11 Speaker connections .......................................................................... 20

2.12 Connecting headphones .................................................................. 21

2.13 Subwoofer output ............................................................................... 22

2.14 Pre-out .................................................................................................... 23

2.15 Trigger sockets ...................................................................................... 24

2.16 Mains power supply ........................................................................... 25

2.17 Fuse .......................................................................................................... 26

3 - USER GUIDE ................................................................................................... 27

3.1 Starting up ............................................................................................. 27

3.2 Choosing your source ........................................................................ 28

3.3 Ajusting the balance ........................................................................... 29

3.4 Ajusting sensitivity .............................................................................. 30

3.5 Renaming the sources ........................................................................ 31

3.6 Updating the M-150 ............................................................................ 32

2.9 I²S input .................................................................................................. 18

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3.7 Updating the network module .................................................... ... 33

4 - SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 34

1. Overview

Carefully check that the packaging is intact. If you feel it may have been tampered with or damaged please contact your vendor.

Carefully remove your device from the packaging. Store the packaging in a secure, dry place: if you need to return your device to the vendor you will
require the original packaging.

1.1 Front and top

The M-150 amplifier has two displays so that it can be
controlled from any position. The displays will automatically
adjust to whichever position the amplifier is in (e.g. flat,
attached to wall).

There is a headphone socket on the front so that you can
listen to your music in complete peace. A “Binaural” process
(as an option) allows you to re-create the 3D sound scene
through the headphones which is lost in classic stereophonic
recordings.

On the top of the device are 4 buttons which you can use to
adjust the reactions of your amplifier (see section 3.1 for more
information).

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OVERVIEW

1.2 BACK

ROOM EQ

mic plug

Turntable

analog

inputs

input

Line level input

Balanced input

trigger

Trigger

Coaxial

input

Optical input

AES - EBU input

digital

inputs

USB input

I²S inputs

analog

inputs

Mains power
supply

Fuse

Sub-out

Left binding post

LAN input

USB update input

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OVERVIEW

Right binding post

Pre-out

1.3 Sides (ventilation)

The M-150 amplifier should be positioned so that it can receive sufficient ventilation. Do not obstruct the air vents on the side of your amplifier. You should
leave at least 10cm of space around the air vents.

We advise against placing the M-150 inside a closed furniture or space

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OVERVIEW

1.4 Bottom

You will find a connection guide under your M-150 amplifier which illustrates all of the input and ouput terminals available.

Take note that the M-150 has spiked feets. It can harm your
furniture. Use the included rubber pads to avoid damage.

Do not try to open the M-150

It contains potentially

life-threatening high voltage

MIC

LINE BALANCEDT RIG

PHONO

L

GND

R

MM/MC

RL

IN

OUT

COAX

USB

OPTO AES

LAN

BT

2

1

I

S1 I

S2

2

2

SPEAKER OUT

PRE OUT

++

RIGHT

SUB OUT

AC MAINS

LEFT

5x20 FUSE

85-265 Vac / 47-63 Hz

10A SLOW-BLOW

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OVERVIEW

1.5 Infrared remote control

ON / OFF Mute

Ajust volume

Input selector

Change display size

« Bluetooth Connect »

- Press and release : pairing will start

- Press and hold (for 10 seconds then release) : clear Bluetooth memory

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OVERVIEW

2. CONNECTIONS

2.1 Phono input for a vinyl turntable

The « PHONO » input on the M-150 amplifier is compatible with MM and MC cartridges.

You can select the correct cartridge for your turntable using the switch located on the back of the amplifier.

• If your turntable has an MM cartridge, you should place the switch in the MM position

• If your turntable has an MC cartridge, you should place the switch in the MC position

There is a ‘GND’ grounding terminal near the Phono plugs so that you can connect the grounding terminal of your record player if
necessary.

MM MC

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Phono
input

CONNECTIONS

2.2 RCA line input

The M-150’s « LINE » input can be used to connect any device with RCA analogue output.

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RCA line

input

CONNECTIONS

2.3 Balanced XLR analogue input

The M-150’s « BALANCED» input can be used to connect any device with symmetrical analogue output.

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Balanced XLR

analogue input

CONNECTIONS

2.4 Coaxial digital input

The M-150’s « COAX » input can be used to connect any device with an SPDIF coaxial output.

The signal should be a PCM stereo signal up to 32bit/768kHz.

YOUR BLU-RAY OR DVD PLAYER MUST BE CONFIGURED

IN PCM ON THE AUDIO OUTPUT

OTHERWISE IT COULD PRODUCE AN INTENSE NOISE

IN YOUR SPEAKERS AND DAMAGE THEM

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Coaxial

Digital input

CONNECTIONS