LX-LPS Dual Input Phono Stage

Instruction Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the LX-LPS. We sincerely hope that it will bring you many years of outstanding listening pleasure.

Installation Precautions

Your new LX-LPS is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices, it is necessary to observe a few precautions:

Do not use the LX-LPS near water. The unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must be placed on the unit.

Keep the LX-LPS away from heat such as radiators. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.

This Hi-fi product has been tested to ensure that its operation is not adversely affected by normal background levels of Radio Frequency

Interference (R.F.I.), and that it does not itself generate excessive amounts of interference.

However, if a problem persists, please contact your Musical Fidelity agent.

Never open the case of the LX-LPS yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.

Place all connecting cables where they are not likely to be walked on or trapped by items placed on them.

The LX-LPS will operate in accordance with its specifications within the following environmental range:

• Temperature 5 to 45 degrees Celsius

• Humidity 10 to 90% non condensing

Power Supply Note:

Only use approved Musical Fidelity DC power supply. The use of other adaptors or supplies could seriously damage the LX-LPS.

There are no user adjustments inside. Please refer all service work to an authorised Musical

Fidelity agent.

Connections

All connections must be made before the mains adaptor is plugged in, and before any amplifier connected is switched on. Always switch off the equipment attached to the LX-LPS before connecting/disconnecting power, changing leads or inputs.

Inputs

Using good quality RCA leads (not supplied), connect the left and right turntable outputs to the correct LX-LPS INPUT sockets.

Use the phono MM input for moving magnet cartridges. Fit your loading plugs if required.

Use the phono MC input for moving coil cartridges. Fit your loading plugs if required.

LED next to the power switch will light to confirm the unit is ready for use. Now select the MM/MC input to match.

Earthing

An earth terminal is provided. Optimum earthing arrangements differ according to setup

Connect earth wire from turntable to this terminal if hum is apparent.

Any particular setup may work perfectly or even better if this terminal is left disconnected and there is no harm in doing so.

Outputs

Connect the LX-LPS left and right OUTPUTS to the desired LINE LEVEL (e.g. AUX) inputs of the amplifier system.

Use

Turn the volume on amplifier to normal listening levels, sit back and enjoy the music.

This product has been designed so that it may be left on indefinitely, but please note that the mains adapter may become warm to the touch

- this is normal.

Power

Plug the DC connector lead from the power supply unit into the LX-LPS power inlet socket, and plug the adaptor into a convenient wall mains outlet. Switch on the unit, and the status

Loading plugs

The standard values as supplied (Green plugs for MC, Blue plugs for MM) can be used for the majority of today’s cartridges or custom

.

values can be fitted to match your preference.

Specifications Input impedance

Input sensitivity

Total harmonic distortion

Signal / noise ratio

Input overload margin

General

Connections

Dimensions

Weight

Accessories

(supplied)

RIAA response

Power requirement

Moving Magnet Input

Moving Magnet loading

Moving Coil Input

Moving Coil Loading

Power Input

Length

Width

Height

Unit alone

Unit with packing

Power Supply

2 x 100Ω RCA Plugs

2 x 47pF RCA Plugs

USB Cable

MM

47KΩ

3.0mV

0.01%

>80dB

15dB

+/-0.25dB

5V 500mA

1pr RCA sockets

1pr RCA sockets

1pr RCA sockets

1pr RCA sockets

Micro USB

197mm

172mm

46.50mm

1.05Kg

1.50Kg

MC

100Ω

300µV

0.01%

>70dB

22dB

Including terminals

Including feet

Green Plugs

Blue Plugs

For MC loading

For MM Loading

Basic problem solving with an amplifier is similar to trouble shooting other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following examples:

No power Power supply not switched on

Power plug is not fully inserted into rear power socket

Wrong connections between input source and the LX-LPS.

Check power supply s plugged in and switched on.

Plug in securely.

No sound Check audio input lead connections.

Check audio ouput connections.

Hum

Wrong connections between the LX-

LPS and the following component.

Audio connector plug not fully pushed in.

Inset plug securely and check leads.

Turntable earth not connected.

Earth loop within system.

(may not be apparent with other line level sources)

Try connection turntable ground lead to ground post on LX-LPS.

Disconnect turntable earth connection. Not all setups require turntable to be earthed.

If none of the above actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer, or an authorised Musical

Fidelity service agent.

Item disposal information for Europe

DISPOSAL

The crossed out wheeled bin label that appears on the back panel of the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of as normal household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment please separate the product from other waste to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally safe manner. Please contact your local government office or your retailer for available collection facilities.

DISPOSITION

La poubelle sur roulettes barrées X, qui apparaît en logo sur le panneau arrière du produit, indique que celui-ci ne doit pas être traité comme un déchet domestique commun. Afin de protéger l’environnement, ce produit électronique devra être géré séparément et donc recyclé selon les nouvelles normes Européennes Rohs concernant les déchets d’appareils électroniques. Prière de contacter les services concernés gouvernementaux ou votre point de vente pour l’élimination et l’enlèvement de déchets électroniques équipés de composants électroniques.

DISPOSAL

La etiqueta cruzada hacia fuera del compartimiento que aparece en el panel trasero del producto indica que el producto no se debe reciclarse como basura normal de la casa. Para prevenir daños posible al ambiente separe por favor el producto de otras basura para asegurarse de que puede ser reciclada de una manera ambientalmente segura. Entre en contacto por favor a su oficina gubernamental local o a su minorista para las instalaciones disponibles de la colección.

RIFIUTI

L’etichetta del cassonetto barrato riportato sul retro dell’apparecchio indica che il prodotto non deve essere smaltito tramite la procedura normale di smaltimento dei rifiuti domestici.

Per evitare eventuali danni all’ambiente, separare questo prodotto da altri rifiuti domestici in modo che possa venire riciclato in base alle procedure di rispetto ambientale. Per maggiori dettagli sulle aree di raccolta disponibili, contattate l’ufficio govenativo locale od il rivenditore del prodotto.

FACHGERECHTE ENTSORGUNG:

Das auf der Geräterückseite angebrachte Label deutet darauf hin, dass das Produkt nicht mit konventionellem Hauskehricht entsorgt werden darf. Um Schäden und Verschmutzungen an Umwelt und

Mensch zu vermeiden, muss das Produkt fachgerecht entsorgt und von anderem Abfall getrennt werden. Wenden Sie sich bei Fragen hierzu an

Ihren Fachhändler oder an eine öffentliche Informationsstelle.

AFVAL

Het label op de achterzijde van dit apparaat, een afvalbak op wielen met een kruis doorgehaald, geeft aan dat dit apparaat niet samen met gewoon huishoudafval mag worden weggegooid. Om mogelijke schade aan onze leefomgeving te voorkomen dient dit apparaat, gescheiden van gewoon huishoudelijk afval, te worden afgevoerd zodat het op een milieuvriendelijke manier kan worden gerecycled. Neem voor beschikbare inzamelplaatsen contact op met uw gemeentelijke reinigingsdienst of met uw elektronica leverancier.

HÄVITTÄMINEN

Yliruksattua jäteastiaa kuvaava tarra tuotteen takalevyssä kertoo, että tuotetta ei saa käsitellä normaalina talousjätteenä. Ympäristön suojelemiseksi on tuote pidettävä erillään muusta jätteestä ja se on kierrätettävä ekologisesti kestävällä tavalla.

Ota yhteyttä laitteen myyjään tai Pirkanmaan Ympäristökeskukseen lähimmän kierrätyskeskuksen löytämiseksi.

AFSKAFNING

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