Musical Fidelity XCAN Mk3 Owners manual

SPECIFICATIONS

V3

V3

HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

Output power Typically 1Watt

Input impedance 47K Ohms

THD < 0.015% 20Hz to 20kHz unweighted

< 0.005% 20Hz to 20kHz "A" weighted

S/N ratio > 96dB unweighted ref. full output

> 108dB "A" weighted ref. full output

Frequency response 30Hz to 75kHz < ±1.0dB

Power requirement 12 - 0 - 12Volts AC 500mA

(via mains adaptor supplied)

Dimensions 180mm (7.1") wide

88.2mm (3.5") high including feet
239mm (9.4") deep including knob

Weights Unit, net : 2.6kg (5 lbs 12 oz)

Adapter, net : 0.45 kg (1 lb)
Total packed : 3.2kg (7 lbs 1oz)

Instructions for use

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Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result

in specification or feature changes without notice.

X-CAN V3Issue 1 April 2003

X-CAN V3Issue 1 April 2003

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the X-CAN Version 3 headphone amplifier. We sincere­ly hope that it will bring you many years of outstanding headphone listening pleas­ure.

Installation Precautions

Your new X-CAN V3is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but
as with all electronic devices, it is necessary to observe a few precautions :

Connections

All connections should be made before the mains adaptor is plugged in.

The X-CAN V3can easily be connected either to an available line level out­put or into the tape monitor loop of most amplifier systems.
If your system has an unused line level output (for instance an unused tape
record output) simply connect a set of RCA/phono leads from this output to
the LINE IN sockets on the X-CAN V3rear panel as shown below :

n Do not use the X-CAN V3near water. The unit must not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
must be placed on the unit.

n Keep the X-CAN V3away from heat such as radiators. No naked flame

sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.

n Only use the mains adaptor provided. The use of other adaptors could

seriously damage your X-CAN V3.

n Place all connecting cables where they are not likely to be walked on or

trapped by items placed on them.

n X-CAN V3will operate in accordance with its specifications within the

following environmental range :

Temperature 5 to 45 degrees Celsius
Humidity 10 to 90% non condensing

This Hi-Fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation is not adverse­ly affected by normal background levels of Radio Frequency Interference
(R.F.I.), and that it does not itself generate excessive amounts of interference.
However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical Fidelity agent.
Never open the case of the X-CAN V3yourself, as this will invalidate the guaran­tee. There are no user adjustments inside. Please refer all service work to an
authorised Musical Fidelity agent.

Line Out

AMPLIFIER

Line In

X-CAN

V3

If there are no spare outputs, the X-CAN V3can be connected between your
amplifier and tape recorder (in the tape monitor loop) in the following way :

Connect a set of RCA/phono leads from the amplifier Tape Record outputs
(sometimes labelled Tape Out) to the X-CAN V3LINE IN sockets on the
rear panel. Then connect another set of RCA/phono leads from the LINE
OUT sockets on the X-CAN V3rear panel to the Line In (or Tape Record)
input of your tape recorder. See below :

Tape Out Tape Record

AMPLIFIER

Line In

X-CAN

Line Out

V3

TAPE RECORDER

With either type of connection, whichever source is selected by your
amplifier, it will automatically be routed to the X-CAN V3for headphone
listening.

Caution!

The X-CAN V3is capable of producing high listening levels at very low distortion
with most headphones. Be aware that prolonged high level listening can perma­nently damage your hearing. Ensure that the volume control on your amplifier is
at minimum when turning the X-CAN V3power supply on or off.

The X-CAN V3has been designed so that it may be left on indefinitely, but
please note that the mains adapter may become warm to the touch - this is
normal.