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X-SERIES VALVE INPUT HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH USB INPUT

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity X-CAN V8 headphone amplifier

This amplifier features ECC88 dual triode valve input circuits coupled with low output impedance driver

stages to drive up to two pairs of headphones. A USB input is also provided for listening to computer-based

music collections.

The X-CAN V8 is a perfect answer to most headphone amplifier requirements in a single, beautifully

engineered package.

Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstanding musical reproduction.

Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush, but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they

may harm the surface finish.

If you have any questions about your audio system,

Please consult your dealer who is there to help and advise.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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V8 X-CAN X-SERIES VALVE INPUT HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH USB INPUT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity X-CAN V8 headphone amplifier This amplifier features ECC88 dual triode valve input circuits coupled with low output impedance driver stages to drive up to two pairs of headphones. A USB input is also provided for listening to computer-based music collections.
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X-CANV8 Issue 1 CONTENTS PAGE Section 3 General advice 4 Disposal information 5 Installation - Introduction Cleaning Installation Audio connection 6 Facilities and connections - Illustrations – Main unit front & rear panels 7, 8 Amplifier operation - Starting, Volume, Mute Computer setup for USB (PC and MAC), 9 Amplifier problems? - Basic amplifier fault finding 10 Amplifier specifications 11 Manual history - Installation precautions User information EU disposal information Pa
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X-CANV8 GENERAL ADVICE INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS & USER INFORMATION This new X-CAN V8 is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions: Heed all warnings shown on the back of the product. Only connect the X-CAN V8 power supply to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the power supply.
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X-CANV8 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 local government office or retailer for available collection facilities.
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X-CANV8 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of the new X-CAN V8 integrated valve headphone amp. Great attention has been paid to internal layout, isolating each circuit section to prevent possible interaction. The unit features our highly refined ECC88 dual triode valve input amplifier circuit coupled with a new low output impedance driver stage to improve current delivery and dynamics to lower impedance headphones.
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X-CANV8 FACILITIES AND CONNECTION MAIN UNIT FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 1. VOLUME knob 2. DUAL ¼” JACK Headphone sockets 3. USB/LINE Selector switch MAIN UNIT REAR PANEL 4 4. LINE INPUT RCA sockets 5. LINE OUTPUT RCA sockets Issue 1 5 6 7 6. USB INPUT B type socket 7.
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X-CANV8 AMPLIFIER OPERATION STARTING Once all connections are made, the power LED on the front panel will light, indicating unit is ready for use. VOLUME The volume control knob should be adjusted for normal listening levels. LINE IN To use the line input connect desired source to line in RCA sockets. To listen to music from the line input, move the front panel switch to the down position. USB INPUT To use the USB input connect computer to USB input socket.
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X-CANV8 AMPLIFIER OPERATION Computer setup for input USB input PC users A good quality USB A to B cable is required to connect the unit to the computer (not supplied). Plug the B (square) end into the socket in the back of the X-CAN V8 Plug the A (rectangle) end into a free USB socket on the computer. The computer should detect the new hardware and install a generic driver automatically (No setup or driver disk required). CD, MP3, WAV files played on any software should now play through the X-CAN V8.
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X-CANV8 AMPLIFIER PROBLEMS? Basic problem-solving with an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment.
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X-CANV8 Output: Line input: AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS Power Output devices per channel Output impedance 1.3 Watts per channel into 32 Ohms 2 THD + N, 20Hz to 20 kHz Signal / noise ratio <0.008% typical 2 Ohms Input impedance Frequency response >100dB unweighted >109dB ‘A’ weighted 22 k Ohms 20Hz to 70 kHz, +0, -1dB Connections: Line level inputs: Line level outputs: Digital inputs: 1 pair line level RCA connectors, 1 pair RCA [loop outputs] 1 USB 1.1 [32, 44.
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X-CAN V8 MANUAL REVISION RELEASE Issue 1 Issue 1 DATE CHANGES 30th October 2007 Page 11 of 11