Musical Fidelity M8S500S Instruction Manual

Instructions for use

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity M8s 500s fully balanced dual mono power amplifier.

The M8s 500s is designed to be partnered with present and future M8 series products. It is, in fact, based on
the Titan design. It features a pair of twin high-current power amplifier sections connected in bridged mono
configuration for the absolute best in dynamics and drive capabilities. Two generous over specified power
supplies also ensure unsurpassed supply noise filtering, transient handling and massive power reserve possible
in a single box power amplifier.

Phase splitting between the two internal amplifiers is achieved using a high performance fully balanced
converter circuit with wide flat frequency response uniform in-band characteristics and immeasurably low
distortion and noise.

Fully balanced as well as single ended inputs are catered for along with loop outputs for both types, to enable
bi-amping etc. Trigger input/output allows the unit to be controlled/controller for switch on/off function.

This combination yields one of the best high-fidelity power amplifiers available at any price.

Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction.

Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush, but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they may
harm the surface finish.

If there are any questions about the product or related, please consult the dealer who is there to help and
advice.

CONTENTS

Section Page

Safety Information

ral advice

Gene

Disposal information

Installation

Facilities and connections

Operation

Problems?

Specifications

Manual history

– Mains

– Modificati

– Installation precaution

– EU

– Introd

– Illustratio

– Single

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– Speaker Bi-wiring

– Starting

– Basic

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT! (U.K. only)

This unit is supplied in the U.K. with mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug. If, for any reason, it is
necessary to remove the plug, please remove the fuse holder and dispose of the plug safely, out of reach of
children.

It must not be plugged into a mains outlet.

The wires in the mains lead supplied with this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

neerG and yellow .............................Earth

lartueN................................................eulB

eviL..................................................nworB

WARNING – This appliance MUST be earthed

As

the colours of the wires of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in the plug, proceed as follows:

• The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or coloured green or green-and-yellow, or by the earth symb

• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured re

• The

• If

wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N

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oured blac

connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be use

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or

WARNING:

ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT EXPRESSLY

APPROVED BY MUSICAL FIDELITY WHO IS THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE

FOR STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S

AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.

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