Tag mclaren audio PA10 User Manual
input
selector knob
record
selector knob
power
LED
volume
knob
headphone
socket
power
button
02 welcome
08 key features
09 getting started
11 selecting an input
13 connecting a turntable
14 volume control
15 headphones
contents
16 grounding
18 outputs
19 connecting power amplifiers
25 running in and warming up
26 care and maintenance
28 technical data
32 international standards
INPUT RECORD VOLUME
phono
Fuse: T1A L250V
220-240V
~
50-60Hz
cd
fuse
carrier
tuner
tape 1
tape 2
tape 3
made in United Kingdom
ac supply
socket
serial
number
tape 1
tape 2
tape 3
tuner
PA1 1234567
cd
phono
output
sockets
OUTPUT
1 2 out 3 in out 2 in out 1 in
left
right
tape in/out
sockets
TAPE
input
sockets
SOURCE PHONO
tuner
cd
left
right
MUTE
mute
button
mm/mc
selector
ground
terminal
mm
mc
ground
turntable input
sockets
mm mc
left
right
Specification shown may vary for different countries
welcome to a new partnership
..in hi-performance, hi-fidelity
Derek Scotland (on the left) – Technical Director
Peter Stevens – Chief Industrial Designer
Dr. Zucker – Chief Executive
All TAG companies perpetually strive
for, and ac hieve,excellence and highperformance in every area of their
business.
These qualities are demonstrated in the
fastidious standards that make TAG Heuer
watches some of the world’s most
admired;in the teamwork that makes TAG
McLaren’s motor racing team one of the
most successful in Formula One;and in the
advanced electronics technology that
makes TAG Electronic Systems the first
choice for many Formula One constructors
and high-performance car makers.
celebrating a TAG McLaren victory
Now,this blend of talent and
expertise has been combined
with the award-winning
experience of Audiolab to create
a company with a technical
advantage and access to
resources second-to-none in the
high end audio industry TAG McLaren Audio.
TAG McLaren Audio has been created with
one aim in mind:to produce the best highfidelity audio and audio-visual systems
available. Now the first fr uits of that
alliance are ready – a unique new range of
audio products.
Throughout the F3 Series development
process,quality, performance and
reliability have been paramount,resulting
in unparalleled performance,operational
excellence and sheer listening pleasure.
03
welcome
welcome
Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren Audio preamplifier PA10.
We are convinced it will give you many hours of
listening pleasure.
The PA10 preamplifier is an ideal entry into the world of
audio separates.By using a separate ‘box’for each part of
your audio system you minimise the interference normally
caused by the close proximity of components.Separating
the preamplifier from the power amplifier also means that
the power supply is not shared, so power fluctuations
caused by the power amplifier do not
affect the preamplifier.
versatile input
and recording selection
The PA10 has six selectable inputs (five line
level and one RIAA-specification phono for
turntables) and three outputs for recording.
The phono input can be configured for
either a moving magnet or a moving coil
cartridge.A separate signal path is provided
for recording,with its own independent
input selector, so you can record one piece
of music while listening to another.
low intermodulation distortion
The theoretically-ideal preamplifier
reproduces sound perfectly over an infinite
range of frequencies – starting from well
below the audible range and extending far
above the capabilities of human hearing.
Although sound outside the human hearing
range of approximately 20 to 20,000 Hz
cannot be heard,it can significantly distort
the quality of music reproduction through
an effect that audio engineers call
‘intermodulation distortion’.This type of
distortion moves imperfections that
originate outside the hearing range back
into the audible frequencies.To minimise
this effect, TAG McLaren Audio
preamplifiers have a frequency response
which extends both above and below the
range of normal human hearing.
high-quality circuitry
The circuits in the PA10 (a Class A
amplifier) are ‘no-compromise’ designs
using high-quality, high-stability,
components to send a smooth,clean signal
0504
welcome
06
to your power amplifier for excellent sound
quality.To achieve fidelity at low frequencies
the PA10 uses capacitor s to block the
unacceptable Direct Current (DC) but let
the sound signals through.TAG McLaren
Audio has expended many man-years of
design effort on the special circuit design
which,without compromising sound
quality, accommodates the high values of
capacitance that must be used.
versatile output
Two sets of output sockets are provided
for connection to power amplifiers.
The outputs are buffered and have low
impedance so they can supply more than
one power amplifier (e.g.for multi-room
installations).They also allow long cables
to be used.A switch on the front panel
mutes the output and redirects it to a
separate Class A amplifier to supply
headphones.
The PA10 gives you versatility without
compromising hi-performance,hi-fidelity.
key features
getting started
08
Class A amplifier stages
•
Independent input selection for listening and tape recording
•
Five line level inputs for cd, tuner and three tape recorders
•
Phono input for mc or mm cartridges
•
Three stereo outputs for recording
•
Two low-impedance stereo outputs to allow long cable runs
•
Automatic and manual muting
•
Separate Class A headphone amplifier suitable for a wide range
•
of headphone impedances
High-quality audio components
•
Sorbothane
•
TAG McLaren Audio
1. For the very best performance we recommend that our units are placed on
®
sonic isolation feet, specially designed by
(1)
individual shelves and are not stacked one on top of another
before
you start
sound source
connection
amplifier
connection
W e know you are keen to get your PA10 working. This section will
have you listening to your favourite music as quickly as possible.
If you fold out the front cover of this manual you will locate
diagrams which will help you find your way around your PA10
(1)
Make sure that all the components of your audio system are
disconnected from the AC supply whenever you change any
connections.
You will need a source of audio signals (such as our CD player
CD20R or our tuner T20) to feed into your PA10. Use a goodquality, screened phono-phono audio cable to connect the phono
output sockets of your sound source to the appropriate pair of
left and right sockets marked SOURCE aux, tuner, cd or TAPE in
1, in 2 or in 3 on the back of your PA10
(2)
.
Use a good-quality, screened phono-phono audio cable to connect
the phono sockets marked OUTPUT 1 left and right on the back
of your PA10 to the corresponding inputs of your power amplifier.
1. Throughout this instruction manual (except in titles), bold print indicates the
lettering that you will find on the panels of your PA10
2. The inputs for cd, tuner, TAPE 1, TAPE 2 and TAPE 3 are all the same electrically.
They are named for your convenience. If you want to connect a turntable, please
see page 13
.
09
getting started
phono
cd
INPUT
tuner
tape 1
tape 2
tape 3
VOLUME
selecting an input
10
setting controls
power
connection
switch on
Check that the power button is out so that power is off when you
(1)
plug in
. Using the cable supplied, connect the socket on the back
of your PA10 to an AC supply outlet. For the best sound quality,
we recommend that you do not use multi-plug adaptors.
Turn the VOLUME right down (all the way anticlockwise).
Set the INPUT selector to the input to which you connected your
sound source.
Press the power button in. The blue power LED will come on.
Wait for about five seconds for the automatic muting to switch off
Start playing your sound source.
Turn up the VOLUME, sit back and enjoy the music.
1. The power button is a latching switch. One press will hold it in; the next will
release it.
2. The output is muted when the power is switched on to allow all the voltages to
stabilize. This protects your amplifier and loudspeakers and prevents unpleasant
switching noises from upsetting your listening experience
Your PA10 has one phono and five line level inputs which can be
selected by their name
(1)
. The input for listening can be selected
independently from the input for recording so you can listen to
one source and record another at the same time.
inputs for
listening
The signal from your chosen input source will be amplified and
sent to OUTPUT 1 and 2 or alternatively to the headphone
(2)
socket
. To select your source turn the INPUT selector until the
mark on its side points to the name of the input that you want
to listen to.
(2)
.
1. The inputs for cd, tuner, TAPE 1, TAPE 2 and TAPE 3 are all the same electrically.
They are named for your convenience. The PHONO input is only suitable for the
very low level input from a turntable pickup cartridge and cannot be used for
line level inputs such as cd players, tuners, tape players, etc
2. Please see page 15
phono
INPUT
cd
tuner
tape 1
tape 2
tape 3
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