Musical Fidelity X-AS100 - Manual (Page 5)

Instructions For Use. Page 5
X-AS100
LOUDSPEAKERS
To get a realistic soundstage and full dynamic range from your X-AS100, use it with
loudspeakers of a reasonable efficiency. An average rating for a loudspeaker these days is
about 88dB. This should mean that for an input of 1 watt, measured at 1 metre distance,
the sound pressure output will be 88dB. This is the minimum efficiency that we recommend
you should use. However, in our opinion, even this is not enough to allow for an adequate
dynamic range. For proper realistic dynamic range we recommend a loudspeaker efficiency
of about 94-95dB such as the Kelly Transducers range. These are an ideal match for the
X-AS100 and are highly recommended.
CONNECTIONS
All connections should be made with the power OFF before the mains lead is
plugged in and the unit switched on.
The X-AS100 is a stereo amplifier which can if required be mono'd for use in passive
bi-amping systems.
The X-AS100 can be used with a preamplifier or any line level source which has a
volume control. We highly recommend the matching X-P100 or Nu-Vista Preamps avail-
able from Musical Fidelity as an excellent choice.
How to connect your X-AS100 for Normal Stereo use
Connect the Left and Right outputs from your pre-amp or other line level source to
the phono inputs on the back panel marked as Left and Right Line Inputs. For the best
results we recommend that you use Musical Fidelity X-LINX "no-nonsense" interconnect
cables for this connection.
Connect your loudspeakers to the loudspeaker terminals situated on the back panel
marked as Left and Right Loudspeaker Outputs. Please refer to diagram below.
Once these connections are made, plug in the IEC type mains lead and switch on the
unit.
Right Speaker Left Speaker
To Preamp
Right output To Preamp
Left output
CONNECTIONS