Musical Fidelity X-80 Owners manual
X-80 SPECIFICATIONS
Output :Voltage RMS : 21 Volts 20Hz to 20kHz, one channel loaded
Peak : 59 Volts
Power : 55 Watts one channel into 8 Ohms (17.4dBW)
85 Watts one channel into 4 Ohms
Peak-to-peak output current : 28 Amps
Damping factor : 77
Output devices per channel : 2
Pre-output impedance : 50 Ohms
Line inputs :
Total harmonic distortion + noise : < 0.02% 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal / noise ratio : > 93dB ‘A’-weighted
Input sensitivity for 55Watts, 8 Ohms :175mV
Input impedance : 220k Ohms
Overload margin : 29dB
Channel separation : > 55dB typical
Frequency response : 20Hz to 20kHz, + 0, - 0.4dB
Input facilities : 4 pairs line level RCA connectors
Output facilities : 2 amplifier channels via 1 pair per channel binding posts.
1 pair RCA audio outputs controlled by the volume,
1 pair RCA tape record fixed line level output.
Power requirement : 100 / 115 / 230Volts AC 50 / 60Hz (factory pre-set),
190 Watts maximum into 8 Ohms, 15 Watts idle.
Dimensions : 218mm, 8.6 inches wide
98mm, 3.8 inches high (including feet)
339mm, 13.4 inches deep
(including knob and rear terminals)
X-80
DUAL MONO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity
X-80 Integrated amplifier.
Used properly and carefully, it should give you many years of
outstanding musical reproduction.
Weight : 6.5 kg, 14.3 lbs unit only, unboxed
8 kg, 17.7 lbs in shipping carton
Standard accessories : IEC type mains lead (10-Amp), remote control,
2 batteries size LR03 or AAA, manganese alkaline type
Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification
or feature changes without notice.
Aesthetically, the X-80 Integrated amplifier is a perfect match for the
X-RAY CD player and X-PLORA FM tuner.
Together, they form one of the finest hi-fi systems available.
Dust regularly with a soft cloth or soft brush, but be careful when
using cleaning or polishing agents - they may harm the surface finish.
If you have any questions about your audio system,
please consult your dealer who is there to help and advise.
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source with the up or down input selector
selected source through the loudspeakers.
SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATION
IMPORTANT!(U.K. only)
This unit is supplied in the U.K. with a mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug.
If, for any reason, you need to cut off this 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:
Green and yellow..............Earth
Blue...............................Neutral
Brown................................Live
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
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.
BEFORE SWITCHING ON
Plug the accessory IEC mains lead into the
rear panel socket, then the other end into a
wall outlet.
Turn the volume control on the front panel
to minimum (anticlockwise).
STARTING. . . .
Press the POWERbutton on the X-80
amplifier - the blue power LED on the
front panel will light indicating that the
unit is ready for use. However, for about
six seconds no sound will be heard from
your speakers, and the red mute LED will
be lit, confirming initial mute action.
Select the required audio input source by
pressing the <or >function button on the
front panel one or more times.
Alternatively, direct access can be obtained
by pressing buttons 1, 2, 3 or 4 on the
remote control. In either case, a corresponding blue indicator LED on the front panel
will light to confirm your choice.
Now adjust the volume control to obtain
the preferred sound level.
TAPE RECORDING
To record, simply select the required
button on the front panel, or directly from
the remote control. This source will now
be routed to the X-80’s TAPE RECORD
output for recording by the external tape
deck.
You will still also be able to hear the
Note - adjustment of the volume control
has no effect on the recording level.
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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