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TRIPLE-X170
X-V8 SERIES UPGRADE POWER SUPPLY UNIT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity TRIPLE-X170.
The Triple-X170 is the ultimate upgrade power supply unit for the X-
case fully complements the other X-
player and tuner from a single mains point, and thanks to improved transformer specifications, gives
improved power output from your X-T100 amplifier. It also can be used to power the XT-100 alone, whilst
powering the front end components from another power source such as the TRIPLE-X or X-DAC
Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush, but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they
If you have any questions about your audio system,
Please consult your dealer who is there to help and advise.
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components. The TRIPLE-X170 conveniently drives an amplifier, CD
may harm the surface finish.
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series of components. Its full sized
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TRIPLE-X170 PSU
CONTENTS
PAGE
3 Safety information
- Safety information
4 General advice
- - Installation precautions
User information
5 Item disposal information
6 Installation
7 Facilities and connection
- EU disposal information
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Introduction
-
Installation
-
Connections
-
Cleaning
- Illustrations - front and rear panels
8 Power supply problems?
- Basic fault finding
9 Power supply specifications
10 Manual history
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TRIPLE-X170 PSU
!
IMPORTANT
This unit is supplied in the U.K. with mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug. If, for any reason, you need to cut
off the plug, please remove the fuse holder and dispose of the plug safely, out of reach of children.
plugged into a mains outlet.
The wires in the mains lead supplied with this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:
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 your 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 symbol :
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be used.
(U.K. only)
Green and yellow..............Earth
Blue................................Neutral
Brown.................................Live
SAFETY INFORMATION
It must not be
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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TRIPLE-X170 PSU
GENERAL ADVICE
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS and USER INFORMATION
Your new TRIPLE-X170 PSU is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic
devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions:
Heed all warnings shown on the back of the product.
Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting your audio equipment the mains supply is switched
off.
Position the mains lead and signal interconnects where they are not likely to be walked on or trapped by items
placed on them.
Do not use near water, or place water-filled containers on the TRIPLE-X170 PSU, for example, a flower vase or
potted plants. If water does spill inside, immediately pull out the mains plug from the wall socket and
inform your dealer, who should then check the unit before further use. Entry of liquid into the TRIPLEX170 PSU is dangerous, and may cause electric shock or fire hazard.
Do not place the unit near direct heat sources such as radiators, direct sunlight or other equipment.
Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. There are no internal adjustments or fuses you can
replace yourself. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.
Note: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty cl aim.
Dust regularly with a soft cloth or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they may
harm the surface finish.
The electronics in modern hi-fi equipment is complex and may, therefore, be adversely affected or damaged by
lightning. For protection of your audio system during electrical storms, remove the mains plugs and disconnect any
aerial lead.
If after-sales service is required, to help your dealer identify the TRIPLE-X170 PSU please quote the serial number
located on the rear panel of the unit.
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TRIPLE-X170 PSU
DISPOSAL
The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the
back panel of
disposed of as normal household waste. To prevent possible harm
to the environment please separate the product from other waste to
ensure that it can be recycl ed in an environmentally safe manner.
Please contact your local government office or your retailer for
available collection facilities.
sur le pan
être traité comme un déchet domestique commun. Afin de protéger
l'environnement, ce produit électronique devra être géré
séparément et donc recyclé selon les nouvelles normes
Européennes Rohs concernant les déchets d'appareils électroniques.
Prière de contacter les services concernés gouvernementaux ou
votre point de vente pour l'élimination et l'enlèvement de déchets
électroniques équipés de composants électroniques.
aparece en
se debe reciclarse como basura normal de la casa. Para prevenir
daños posible al ambiente separe por favor el producto de otras
basura para asegurarse de que pu ede ser reciclada de una manera
ambientalmente segura. Entre en contacto por favor a su oficina
gubernamental local o a su minorista para las instalaciones
disponibles de la colección.
dell'appare
tramite la procedura normale di smaltimento dei rifiuti domestici.
Per evitare eventuali danni all'ambiente, separare questo prodotto
da altri rifiuti domestici in modo che possa venire riciclato in base
alle procedure di rispetto ambientale. Per maggiori dettagli
sulle aree di raccolta disponibili, contattate l'ufficio govenativo
locale od il rivenditore del prodotto.
darauf hin
Hauskehricht entsorgt werden darf. Um Schäden und
Verschmutzungen an Umwelt und Mensch zu vermeiden, muss das
Produkt fachgerecht entsorgt und von anderem Abfall getrennt
werden. Wenden Sie sich bei F ragen hierzu an Ihren Fachhändler
oder an eine öffentliche Informationsstelle.
the product indicates that the product must not be
DISPOSITION
La poubelle sur roulettes barrées X, qui apparaît en logo
neau arrière du produit, indique que celui-ci ne doit pas
DISPOSAL
La etiqueta cruzada hacia fuera del compartimiento que
el panel trasero del producto indica que el producto no
RIFIUTI
L'etichetta del cassonetto barrato riportato sul retro
cchio indica che il prodotto non deve essere smaltito
FACHGERECHTE ENTSORGUNG:
Das auf der Geräterückseite angebrachte Label deutet
, dass das Produkt nicht mit konventionellem
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ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION
AFVAL
Het label o
afvalbak p wielen met een kruis doorgehaald, geeft aan dat dit
apparaat n
weggegooid. Om mogelijke schade aan onze leefomgeving te
voorkomen dient dit apparaat, gescheiden van gewoon
huishoudelijk afval, te worden afgevoerd zodat het op een
milieuvriendelijke manier kan worden gerecycled. Neem voor
beschikbare inzamelplaatsen contact op met uw gemeentelijke
reinigingsdienst of met uw elektronica leverancier.
takalevyss
talousjättee
erillään muusta jätteestä ja se on kierrätettävä ekologisesti
kestävällä tavalla. Ota yhteyttä laitteen myyjään tai Pirkanmaan
Ympäristökeskukseen lähimmän kierrät yskeskuksen löytämise ksi .
husholdni
De separe
genbrugt på en miljørigtig måde. Kontakt venligst de lokale
myndigheder eller din forhandler for oplysning om nærmeste
tilgængelige opsamlingssted for elektronikaffald.
ΤΡΟΧΗ
ΤΟΥ ΜΗΧ
∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ
∆ΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΘΕΙ ΣΑΝ ΣΥΝΗΘΙΣ
ΠΡΟΣ ΑΠΟΦΥΓΗ ΕΝ∆ΕΧΟΜΕΝΗΣ ΕΠΙΒΑΡΥΝΣΗΣ ΤΟΥ
ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ, ΞΕΧΩΡΙΣΤΕ ΤΟ ΠΡΟΙΟΝ ΑΠΟ ΤΑ
ΑΛΛΑ
ΑΠΟΡΡΙΜΑΤΑ ΩΣΤΕ ΝΑ ΕΞΑΣΦΑΛΙΣΘΕΙ Η ΑΝΑΚΥΚΛΩΣΗ
ΤΟΥ Μ
ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΟΥΜΕ
ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑ ΑΝΑΚΥΚΛΩΣΗΣ Η ΜΕ ΤΟ ΚΑΤΑΣΤΗΜΑ
ΑΓΟΡΑΣ ΓΙΑ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΛΕΠΤΟΜΕΡΕΙΕΣ.
o
iet samen met gewoon huishoudafval mag worden
HÄVITTÄMINEN
Yliruksattua jäteas
ä
kertoo, että tuotetta ei saa käsitellä normaalina
nä. Ympäristön suojelemiseksi on tuote pidettävä
KAFNING
AFS
Logoet med en skraldespand med kryds over på bagsiden
a tte produkt ikke må kasseres som normal
tet indikerer at deaf appar
ngsaffald. For at forebygge mulig skade på miljøet, bedes
re dette produkt fra andet affald, og sikre at det bliver
∆ΙΑ∆ΙΚΑΣΙΑ ΑΠΟΡΡΙΨΗΣ
ΤΟ ΣΗΜΑ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ∆ΙΑΓΕΓΡΑΜΜΕΝΟ
ΛΑ Ν ΣΤΗΝ ΠΙΣΩ ΟΨΗ
ΤΟ ΚΑ∆Ο ΑΠΟΡΡΙΜΑΤΩ
ΑΝΗ ΑΤΟΣ
ΟΤΙ ΤΟ ΠΡΟΙΟΝ ΑΥΤΟ ∆ΕΝ ΠΡΕΠΕΙ ΝΑ
Ε ΤΟΝ ΠΡΕΠΟΝΤΑ ΤΡΟΠΟ.
p de achterzijde van dit apparaat, een
tiaa kuvaava tarra tuotteen
Μ
ΜΕΝΟ ΟΙΚΙΑΚΟ ΑΠΟΒΛΗΤΟ.
ΝΑ ΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΗΣΕΤΕ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΤΟΠΙΚΗ
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TRIPLE-X170 PSU
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new TRIPLEX170.
The TRIPLE-X170 is an upgrade Power Supply Unit. It
increases the power of your X-T100 to 85+85 wpc and
improves its peak current. The TRIPLE-X170 PSU will
power the X-T100, X-RAY
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and X-PLORAV8
simultaneously. The unit will therefore control power to
all units connected to it through one on/off switch, and
only needs one wall socket for up to three separate
components.
The TRIPLE-X170 case fully complements our compact
integrated X-
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hi-fi range, powering a set of our miniseparates from one convenient box.
As the supply is separated from the amplifier, CD player
and tuner, it gives unprecedented improvement in noise
performance.
INSTALLATION
Position the TRIPLE-X170 PSU on a stable, horizontal
surface where there is no risk of it being knocked, or
subjected to vibration such as from loudspeakers.
CONNECTIONS
Outputs: With the unit switched off, connect your
components to the XLR, on the back panel, as indicated:
6-pin connector for XT-100 amplifier
5-pin connector for X-RAY
4 pin connector for X-PLORA
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player
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tuner
The connectors should seat securely with a gentle click
when they are properly connected.
Please note the connectors have differing numbers of
pins to avoid confusion.
WARNING:
Do not force any connector, or attempt to
connect any component to the wrong connector.
Once all components are connected to the power supply
unit, wire them as required with interconnect cables, and
check wiring.
Connect the unit to the mains using supplied lead.
Switching on the power supply unit should light the
front panel power LED and the connected components
should all come on. The setup is then ready for use.
CLEANING
Before cleaning the unit, switch off power at the mains
switch and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
Clean the cabinet and remote control unit using a moist
cloth. We do not advise using solvents, white spirit or
thinners as they could damage the surface finish
INSTALLATION
UPGRADE PATH
Early in 2007, another interesting new Xproduct is coming:
The X-DAC
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is a super-performance Digital to
Analogue Converter with a tube output. Its
performance is verging on state-of-the-art and sounds
extraordinary. The X-DAC
has power supply outlets for the X-RAY
PLORA
DAC
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. When the X-RAYV8 is paired with the X-
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, what you have is a mini KW25 system (the
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is self-powered and also
KW25 Transport/DAC received incredible reviews
which recon it’s probably the best CD player ever).
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series
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and X-
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TRIPLE-X170 PSU
3-component setup, standard power supply
POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS & WIRING
4-component setup, upgraded power supply
TRIPLE-X
X-PLORA
X-RAY
XT-100
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Figure 1
The standard 3-component setup using the original
TRIPLE-X PSU (bottom left) is shown in figure 1.
The power connector from the X-PLORA
the 4-way socket labelled X-PLORA
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mates with
on the rear of the
TRIPLE-X PSU. The connector should fit comfortably
with a small click when properly seated.
The power connector from the X-RAY
5-way socket labelled X-RAY
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mates with the
on the rear of the
TRIPLE-X PSU. The connector should fit comfortably
with a small click when properly seated.
The power connector from the XT-100 Integrated
amplifier mates with the 6-way socket labelled XT-100
on the rear of the TRIPLE-X PSU. The connector should
fit comfortably with a small click when properly seated.
3-component setup, upgraded power supply
TRIPLE-X170 X-RAY
X-PLORA
XT-100
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Figure 2
The upgraded 3-component setup using the TRIPLEX170 PSU (bottom left) is shown in figure 2.
The wiring is identical to that given under the standard
setup shown above. Simply remove the TRIPLE-X PSU
and use the TRIPLE-X170 PSU in its place.
X-PLORA
X-RAY
X-DACV8
XT-100
TRIPLE-X170
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Figure 3
The recommended power supply wiring for the fourcomponent setup, including upgrade power supply and
X-DAC
The power connector from the X-PLORA
the 4-way socket labelled X-PLORA
the X-DAC
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, is shown in figure 3.
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. The connector should fit comfortably
on the rear of
mates wit h
with a small click when properly seated.
The power connector from the X-RAY
the 5-way socket labelled X-RAY
X-DAC
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.The connector should fit comfortably with a
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mates with
on the rear of the
small click when properly seated.
The XT-100 integrated amplifier should be powered
from the upgrade TRIPLE-X170 power supply unit.
Connect your XT-100 to this supply through the 6-way
XLR socket at the back. The X-PLORA
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RAY
are now supplied from the X-DAC
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and X-
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. This frees
up reserve supply for the power amplifiers in the
XT100.
This is by no means an exhaustive list, as it is possible
to use the original TRIPLE-X power supply, say, to
supply the CD player alone further isolating it from the
DAC and other circuits. The beauty of this system is its
incredibly flexible allowing considerable tweaking to
obtain optimum audio performance.
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TRIPLE-X170 PSU
FRONT PANE L
FACILITIES AND CONNECTION
1 2
1.
POWER switch 2.
REAR PANEL
3 4 5
POWER Indicator LED
3.
XPLORA
4.
XRAY
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power socket
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power socket
6
5.
XT-100 power socket
6.
IEC MAINS Input
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TRIPLE-X170 PSU
POWER SUPPLY PROBLEMS?
Basic problem-solving with an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment.
Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following examples:
Problem Probable Cause Remedy
No power when POWER button is
pressed
No response from connected
component(s)
Mains power plug is not fully inserted
into rear socket
Component(s) not connected or
plug(s) not securely fitte d.
No mains connection
Power switch is off
Plug in securely.
Check mains cable.
Check plug(s) are securely seated.
Check mains cable
Push switch to switch on units.
If none of these actions affect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical Fidelity service agent.
Remember; never open the case of the TRIPLE-X170 yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
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TRIPLE-X170 PSU
POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
Connections:
Power outputs: 6-way XLR for amplifier.
5-way XLR for CD player.
4-way XLR for tuner
Power requirement: 100 / 115 / 230Volts AC 50 / 60Hz (factory pre-set),
7 W no load
40 W all devices connected, idle
300W fully loaded
Weight: 6.4 kg, 14 lbs unit only, unboxed
8.3 kg, 18¼ lbs in shipping carton
Dimensions: 219 mm, 8.6 inches wide
88 mm, 3.5 inches high including feet
340 mm, 13.4 inches deep including terminals (total 425mm, 16.7 inches with plugs in)
Standard accessories: 10A IEC Mains lead
Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make
improvements which may result in specification or
feature changes without notice.
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TRIPLE-X PSU
RELEASE DATE CHANGES
MANUAL REVISION
Issue 1 18th October 2006 1st release
Issue 2 19th October 2006 Improved P.7
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