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    A308 Integrated Amplifier Instructions for use Page 1 of 9 Issue 3: March 2003 MUSICAL FIDELITY A308 DUAL MONO AMPLIFIER PHONO CD TUNER MUTE AUX 1 AUX 2 TAPE I.R.R. TAPE MONITOR POWER A308 DUAL MONO INTEGR ATED AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity A308 Integrated amplifie r. Used p roperly and ca refull y, it[...]

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    A308 Integrated Amplifier Instructions for use Page 2 of 9 Issue 3: March 2003 SAFETY INFORM ATION IMPO RT ANT! (U.K. only) This unit is supplied in the U.K. with a mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug. If, for any reason, you need to cut off this plug, please remove the fuse holder and dispose of the plug safel y , out of reach of children[...]

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    A308 Integrated Amplifier Instructions for use Page 3 of 9 Issue 3: March 2003 GENERAL ADVICE INS TALLATION PRECAUTIONS and USER INFORM ATION Y our A308 Integrated amplifier 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 [...]

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    A308 Integrated Amplifier Instructions for use Page 4 of 9 Issue 3: March 2003 CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT + - + - PHONO CD TUNER TAPE AUX 1 HOME THEATRE DIRECT MUSICAL FIDELITY A308 DUAL MONO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER POWER CONSUMPTION 550W CAUTION MOUNT UNIT ON SOLID SURFACE. DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS ORCOVERS UNDER [...]

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    A308 Integrated Amplifier Instructions for use Page 5 of 9 REMOTE CONTROL Issue 3: March 2003 REMOTE CONTROL The blue buttons on the remote control enable main functions of the amplifier to be operated from a convenient distance. Remaining buttons on this universal handset are for use with other Musical Fidelity products, and have no effect on the [...]

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    A308 Integrated Amplifier Instructions for use Page 6 of 9 Issue 3: March 2003 Using good quality co-axial audio leads, connect the left and right outputs from your CD player to the CD sockets, your tuner to the TUNER sockets and any other source to the AUXILIARY 1 RCA input sockets. Connect the A308 ’s TAPE input sockets to the line output of yo[...]

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    A308 Integrated Amplifier Instructions for use Page 7 of 9 OPER ATION Issue 3: March 2003 BEFORE SWITCHING ON Plug the accessory IEC mains lead into the rear panel socket, then the other end into a wall outlet. Turn the volume control on the front panel to minimum (anticlockwise). STARTING . . . . Press the POWER button on the A308 amplifier - the [...]

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    A308 Integrated Amplifier Instructions for use Page 8 of 9 Issue 3: March 2003 PROBLEMS ? Basic problem-solving with an amplifier is similar to troubleshooting any other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first. To give you a few ideas of what to look fo r, check the following: If none of these actions[...]

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    A308 Integrated Amplifier Instructions for use Page 9 of 9 SPECIFIC ATIONS : Issue 3: March 2003 Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice. Output: V oltage RMS: 35 V olts 20Hz to 20kHz Peak: 99 V olts Power: 150 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms (21 . 8dBW), 300 Watts p[...]