Musical Fidelity XCAN Mk8 Owners manual

V8

X-CAN

X-SERIES VALVE INPUT HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH USB INPUT

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity X-CAN V8 headphone amplifier

This amplifier features ECC88 dual triode valve input circuits coupled with low output impedance driver

stages to drive up to two pairs of headphones. A USB input is also provided for listening to computer-based

music collections.

The X-CAN V8 is a perfect answer to most headphone amplifier requirements in a single, beautifully

engineered package.

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 you have any questions about your audio system,

Please consult your dealer who is there to help and advise.

X-CANV8

CONTENTS

PAGE Section
3 General advice

- - Installation precautions
User information

4 Disposal information

EU disposal information

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5 Installation

6 Facilities and connections

7,

Amplifier operation

8

9 Amplifier problems?

Introduction

-

Cleaning

-

Installation

-

Audio connection

- Illustrations – Main unit front & rear panels

- - Starting, Volume, Mute
Computer setup for USB (PC and MAC),

- Basic amplifier fault finding

10 Amplifier specifications

11 Manual history

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GENERAL ADVICE

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS & USER INFORMATION

This new X-CAN V8 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.

Only connect the X-CAN V8 power supply to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of
the power supply.

Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting your audio equipment the mains supply is switched
off.

Position the power 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 X-CAN V8, 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 X-CAN V8 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 claim.

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 the audio system during electrical storms, remove the mains plugs and disconnect any
aerial lead.

If after-sales service is required, to help the dealer identify the X-CAN V8 please quote the serial number located on
the rear panel of the unit.

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ITEM DISPOSAL INFORMATION

DISPOSAL

The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the
back panel o
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 recycled in an environmentally safe manner.
Please contact local government office or 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 puede 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 Fragen hierzu an Ihren Fachhändler
oder an eine öffentliche Informationsstelle.

f 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

AFVAL

Het label op de achterzijde van dit apparaat, een
afvalbak o
apparaat niet samen met gewoon huishoudafval mag worden
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.

takalevyssä
talousjätteenä. Ympäristön suojelemiseksi on tuote pidettävä
erillään muusta jätteestä ja se on kierrätettävä ekologisesti
kestävällä tavalla. Ota yhteyttä laitteen myyjään tai Pirkanmaan
Ympäristökeskukseen lähimmän kierrätyskeskuksen löytämiseksi.

af appar tet indikerer at dette produkt ikke må kasseres som normal
husholdni
De separere dette produkt fra andet affald, og sikre at det bliver
genbrugt på en miljørigtig måde. Kontakt venligst de lokale
myndigheder eller din forhandler for oplysning om nærmeste
tilgængelige opsamlingssted for elektronikaffald.

ΤΡΟΧΗ ΤΟ Α∆Ο ΑΠΟΡΡΙΜΑΤΩΝ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΙΣΩ ΟΨΗ
ΤΟΥ ΜΗΧ
∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ ΤΟ ΠΡΟΙΟΝ ΑΥΤΟ ∆ΕΝ ΠΡΕΠΕΙ ΝΑ
∆ΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΘΕΙ ΣΑΝ ΣΥΝΗΘΙΣΜΕΝΟ ΟΙΚΙΑΚΟ ΑΠΟΒΛΗΤΟ.
ΠΡΟΣ ΑΠΟΦΥΓΗ ΕΝ∆ΕΧΟΜΕΝΗΣ ΕΠΙΒΑΡΥΝΣΗΣ ΤΟΥ
ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ, ΞΕΧΩΡΙΣΤΕ ΤΟ ΠΡΟΙΟΝ ΑΠΟ ΤΑ
ΑΛΛΑ
ΑΠΟΡΡ
ΤΟΥ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΠΡΕΠΟΝΤΑ ΤΡΟΠΟ.
ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΟΥΜΕ
ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑ ΑΝΑΚΥΚΛΩΣΗΣ Η ΜΕ ΤΟ ΚΑΤΑΣΤΗΜΑ
ΑΓΟΡΑΣ ΓΙΑ ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΛΕΠΤΟΜΕΡΕΙΕΣ.

p wielen met een kruis doorgehaald, geeft aan dat dit

HÄVITTÄMINEN
Yliruksattua jäteastiaa kuvaava tarra tuotteen

kertoo, että tuotetta ei saa käsitellä normaalina

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