Voltage selection

The Nº29 is factory-set (internally) for 100V, 120V, 200V, 220V, or 240V AC mains operation. Check that the label on the rear panel of the amplifier indicates the correct AC operating voltage for your location.

Figure 1: Rear-panel label

Voltage indication

OPERATING VOLTAGE:

90 – 110 VAC~ 105 – 125 VAC~ 180 – 220 VAC~ 210 – 240 VAC~ 230 – 250 VAC~

~47 – 400 HZ

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Nº 29

OUTPUT

+ –

+

DUAL MONAURAL AMPLIFIER

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCED

BALANCED

 

INPUT

INPUT

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

INPUT

 

WARNING:

 

RIGHT CHANNEL

LEFT CHANNEL

 

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES AVAILABLE INSIDE: DISCONNECT AC~ MAINS CABLE BEFORE REMOVING ANY

COVERS. HIGH ENERGY AVAILABLE AT LOAD TERMINALS: REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR PROPER TERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS. DISCONNECT AMPLIFIER FROM AC~ MAINS BEFORE REPLACING FUSES. MAINS FUSES: PLEASE CONSULT OWNER'S MANUAL.

D E S I G N E D A N D M A N U F A C T U R E D I N U . S . A . B Y

SERIAL NO.

M A D R I G A L A U D I O L A B O R A T O R I E S , I N C .

PRECAUTION

If the voltage indicated is incorrect, see your Mark Levinson dealer.

If you wish to change the AC operating voltage of your Nº29, see your Mark Levinson dealer.

A Nº29 may be powered by a 15-ampere AC mains line. If other devices are also powered from the same AC feed, their additional power consumption must be considered.

The Nº29's fuses are located on the rear panel. Replace the fuses with the same type only.

ALWAYS remove the AC cord before removing the fuses.

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Madrigal Imaging Dual Monaural Power Amplifier, Mark Levinson No. 29 manual Voltage selection, Voltage indication

Dual Monaural Power Amplifier, Mark Levinson No. 29 specifications

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