Musical Fidelity A3.2 CR CONNECTIONS and OPERATION, Input Connections, Loudspeaker Connections

CONNECTIONS and OPERATION

All input, output and power connections should be made with the mains power switched OFF.

INPUT CONNECTIONS

The A3.2 CR Power amplifier can be used with a preamplifier or any line level source which has a volume control. We highly recommend the matching A3.2 CR pream- plifier available from Musical Fidelity.

Connect the left and right outputs from your pre-amp or other line level source to the RCA inputs on the back panel marked as LEFT and RIGHT Line Inputs. The corresponding LOOP OUTPUT sockets are directly connected inside the unit to duplicate the line inputs. This is to enable onward connection to another amplifier, for example when used for “bi-amplification”.

For the best results we recommend that you use either Musical Fidelity X-LINX “no-nonsense” cables for this connection or the highly rated Nu-Vista interconnects with integral RFI suppression. Various lengths are available in the Nu-Vista inter- connect range.

LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Connect your loudspeakers to either of the two pairs of loudspeaker terminals situated on the back panel marked as LEFT and RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT. The wiring must be “in phase”, namely, the + and - terminals must be connected to the left and right speakers the same way round.

Note: - the combined load impedance must not be less than 4 ohms.

BEFORE SWITCHING ON. . . . .

Plug the accessory IEC mains lead into the rear panel socket, then the other end into a convenient wall outlet.

Turn the volume control on your preampli- fier to minimum, and switch on its power.

OPERATION

Press the POWER switch on the front panel of the A3.2 CR - the red POWER LED will light to confirm that the unit is ready for use.

Select the required audio input source on your pre-amplifier, and advance the volume control to obtain the preferred sound level.

Issue 1: April 2002 A3.2 C R Power Instructions for Use Page 5 of 7