Musical Fidelity X-Pre V3 User Manual

Output : Voltage RMS, maximum > 31.8 Volts
Impedance < 47 Ohms
Frequency response 10Hz to 40kHz ±0.5dB

Line inputs :

Total harmonic distortion + noise, : < 0.005% (1 Volt output, half volume)
20Hz to 20kHz
Signal / noise ratio reference : > 93dB ‘A’-weighted
1 Volt RMS output
Input sensitivity for 1 Volt RMS out : 208mV
Input impedance : 47k Ohms
Gain at maximum volume : 13.6dB (4.8 times)
Overload margin : 35dB
Channel separation : > 88dB typical at 1kHz, half volume

Phono input : (moving magnet type)

Frequency response reference

IEC RIAA - see graph . . . .

Signal / noise ref. 1 Volt RMS output > 70dB (“A”-weighted, at half volume)
Input sensitivity for 1 V RMS output 2mV
Input impedance 47k Ohms
Overload margin 24dB

Input facilities : 3 pairs RCA line level connectors
1 pair RCA phono input connectors (moving magnet)

Output facilities : 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, 5 Watts

Dimensions : 218mm, 8.6 inches wide
98 mm, 3.9 inches high (including feet)
374mm, 14.7 inches deep (including knob and
rear earth terminal)

Weight : 5.8 kg, 12.8 lbs unit only, unboxed

7.2 kg, 15.9 lbs in carton

Standard accessories : IEC type mains lead (10-Amp type),
Remote control handset (universal type),

2 batteries size LR03 or AAA, manganese alkaline type

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Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which

may result in specification or feature changes without notice.

PRE AMPLIFIER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity

X-Pre

V 3

pre-amplifier.

Used properly and carefully, it should give you many years of

outstanding musical reproduction.

Aesthetically, the X-Pre

V 3

is a perfect match for the

X-RAY V 3 CD player and X-P200 amplifier.

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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SAFETY INFORMATION .

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.

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.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the X-Pre version
3 pre-amplifier.

The X-Pre

V 3

is a true high-end pre-amplifier
with sound quality equal to the most exotic
pre-amps available. We sincerely hope that
it will bring you many years of outstanding
listening pleasure.

BEFORE SWITCHING ON

See page 4 and 5 for connection details.

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).

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STARTING

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Press the POWER button on the X-Pre

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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.

If PHONO input was selected when
previously powered off, there will be an
additional muting period of about 10 seconds
before sound can be heard.

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 source
with the up or down input selector button on
the front panel, or directly from the remote
control. This source will now be routed to the
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recording by the external tape deck.
You will still also be able to hear the selected
source through the loudspeakers.

Note - adjustment of the volume control has
no effect on the recording level.

OPERATION .