McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MP100 Phono Preamplifier Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
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General Information and Connector Information General Information Connector and Cable Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the RZQHU¶V PDQXDO V IRU DQ\ FRPSRQHQW V FRQQHFWHG WR WKH 03 3KRQR 3UHDPSOLILHU 7KH 0DLQ $& 3RZHU JRLQJ WR WKH 03 DQG DQ\ RWKHU 0F,QWRVK &RPSRQHQW V VKRXOG QRW EH DSSOLHG until all the system components are connected together.
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Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining WKH EHVW ORFDWLRQ IRU \RXU 03 7KHUH LV DGGLWLRQDO information on the next page pertaining to installing WKH 03 LQWR FDELQHWV Front View of the MP100 11-1/2" 29.2cm ;; :=/2 >4 ;1 :=/2 =6;A # ! MP100 PHONO PREAMPLIFIER ;=<= # 7<>CB ;; 2757B/: =CB>CB ;1 := 1:7> 67 # " AB/<20G =< " # 9 3-9/32" 3-25/32" 8.3cm 9.6cm @3A3B Side View of the MP100 13-3/4" 34.9cm 12-7/16" 31.
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Connecting Components Turntable Connect to AC Outlet Optional Digital Connection Integrated Amplifier Computer 11
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How to Operate the MP100 How to Operate the MP100 Power On and Off 7KH 5HG /(' DERYH WKH 67$1'%< 21 3XVK EXWWRQ OLJKWV WR LQGLFDWH WKH 03 LV LQ 6WDQGE\ PRGH 7R VZLWFK 21 WKH 03 SUHVV WKH 67$1'%< 21 3XVK button on the Front Panel. Note: When the MP100 PWR CTRL (Power Control) TRIGger INput is connected to other components with a Power Control (Trigger) Out, the MP100 will automatically go On/Off. Refer to pages 10 and 11 for additional information.
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Specifications Specifications Frequency Response ±0.3dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Rated Output 2V Balanced 1V Unbalanced Maximum Voltage Output 9 506 %DODQFHG 9 506 8QEDODQFHG Sensitivity (for rated output) 00 P9 0& P9 Signal To Noise Ratio (CEA490) 00 G% 0& G% Input Impedance 00 S) .
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If D VKLSSLQJ FDUWRQ RU DQ\ RI WKH L
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HOME ELECTRONICS THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY W elcome to the family of McIntosh owners. This is the Warranty for your new McIntosh Home Electronic Product (the “Product”). Your Product has been designed to give many years of trouble-free performance. Nonetheless, failures do sometimes occur even with equipment as well-built as McIntosh’s.
Scope and Duration of Warranty Parts and Occurrences that are not Covered by the Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions stated below, McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. (“McIntosh”) warrants to the original owner that this Product shall be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a term of three (3) years from the date when it was purchased from an Authorized McIntosh Dealer.
