User manual TAG MCLAREN AUDIO 60P

[. . . ] The loudspeaker output terminals are duplicated for your convenience in case you wish to bi-wire your loudspeakers. The 60P's power rating of 60 watts is very conservative, as the 60P can typically provide 72 watts into 8 , 115 watts into 4 , and over 150 watts into 2 for a short period. Performance of this calibre is essential to drive even the least sensitive loudspeakers without distortion, and has been achieved through the use of a large power supply (which accounts for the high weight of the 60P) and highly-specified output circuitry. Separate power supplies for each channel maximises channel separation. The 60P gives you power with true hi-fidelity. 06 key features getting started · `Straight Line Technology' feedback paths with direct coupled signal and · · · · High-quality audio components Precision metal-film resistors Epoxy glass circuit board Rated 60 W, typically 72 W into 8 continuous (rated 95 W, typ. [. . . ] These sockets are connected in parallel with the INPUT sockets of the same channel. In addition the OUTPUT sockets provide the facility to modify the input impedance of the 60P by using a phono plug loading module. avoiding hum To minimise the possibility of mains hum in your system: do not link the ground terminals of separate audio units together. use screened cable for your signal connections and keep the left and right channel cables close together. grounding your system All the units in the TAG McLaren Audio F3 Series range are double insulated and do not require safety ground connections. Your system does not need to be connected to ground (audio engineers call this `floating'). However, if you want to ground your system, please contact your retailer who will be able to assist you. 1. The INPUT can accept a line output from a signal source such as a CD player but, unless the source has a wide-ranging variable output, there will be no volume control and the sound level may be excessive. This could result in damage to your loudspeakers 12 13 connecting loudspeakers connecting loudspeakers The connection between your 60P and your loudspeakers is crucial to the sound quality of your entire audio system. Your 60P is specified to operate with 8 loudspeakers, but it can be used with 4 loudspeakers. The 60P may also be connected to loudspeakers which have a transient impedance of less than 4 (1). Always use high-quality loudspeaker cable. connection methods We recommend that you use loudspeaker cables terminated in BFA plugs or spade terminals. These plugs are designed to fit the terminals on the back of the 60P(1). The BFA plug and socket ensures that you cannot touch the high-voltage output conductors. Screw the knob of the terminal all the way in and push the plug into the centre of the knob. Unscrew the terminal enough to push the spade into the slot in the side of the terminal, then tighten the terminal by hand. You should not use tools to tighten the terminal; over-tightening will reduce the sound quality. If you choose to use bare wire, there is a hole in the side of the terminal to accommodate it. Make sure that there are no strands of wire sticking out of the terminal. loudspeaker terminals On the back of your 60P you will find four pairs of loudspeaker terminals. right and left), there is one pair of black terminals and one pair of red. This duplication of the terminals allows you to bi-wire the loudspeakers as explained on page 17. LEFT CHANNEL OUTPUT 1. However, the lack of this facility is not necessarily a sign of low quality (as some of the finest loudspeakers in the world have proved) 16 17 connecting loudspeakers connecting loudspeakers bi-amping To improve the sound further, you can use separate amplifiers for high and low frequencies. This will allow you to increase the volume without distorting the sound. As each amplifier is operating in a smaller bandwidth, intermodulation distortion may also be reduced. [. . . ] There are no other user-serviceable parts inside the 60P. service The only service you should do to your 60P is described on the left. All other servicing should only be carried out by one of our authorised service agents. If service is required, please contact your authorised TAG McLaren Audio retailer. If your 60P is still under guarantee, please refer to the guarantee card which gives you details on how to claim against the guarantee. [. . . ]