Musical Fidelity A3.5 Specifications download pdf (Page 7)

Issue 5: 4 May 2005

A3.5 CD Instructions for use Page 7 of

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INTRODUCTION / INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new

A3.5 CD upsampling 24 BIT CD player.

The A3.5 CD uses the latest technology for the

reproduction of your CD collection.

The digital data stream is first up-sampled at

96kHz, which moves noise, jitter and distortion

artefacts well above the audio band. It is then

passed through a new, low noise, low distortion

24-bit digital-to-analog convertor operating at

96kHz, which allows simpler filtering of the

analog output. This in turn gives an improved

audio response without the need for sharp

filters that degrade sound quality. The result is

a CD player which gives a smoother response

than previously possible with none of the

“hardness” of other players.

This model fully complements the A3.5

Integrated amplifier, which enables its full

potential to be realised.

NOTES ON USING COMPACT DISCS

Always hold discs by the edges and make sure

they remain clean - do not touch the surface.

Keep discs away from direct sunlight and heat

sources, such as radiators. Clean discs with a

cloth before playing them, but do not use

solvents such as benzene, thinners, or antistatic

spray intended for analog records. After

playing, always return the disc to its case for

storage.

CLEANING

Before cleaning the CD player, always turn off

power at the mains switch and remove the

mains plug from the wall outlet. Clean the

housing and the remote control unit using a

moist cloth. We do not advise the use of

solvents, white spirit or thinners, as they could

damage the surface finish of the unit.

INSTALLATION

Position the CD player on a stable, horizontal

surface where there is no risk of it being

knocked, or subjected to vibration such as from

loudspeakers.

Protect your CD player from humidity - if the

unit is moved from a cold place to a warm

room, moisture can form on the pickup lens

inside the player, preventing the laser beam

from reading the disc. If this happens, remove

the CD, close the disc drawer, and leave the

unit switched on for an hour or so to allow

sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate.

AUDIO CONNECTION

The CD player should be connected to an

amplifier input by audio cables with

RCA/phono type plugs. These link the left and

right AUDIO OUTPUT sockets on the rear

panel of the CD player to the CD or auxiliary

input sockets on the amplifier.

Do not use any sockets on the amplifier

intended for “vinyl” phono cartridge input, as

the sensitive circuit will overload, producing a

severely distorted sound.

Alternatively, you can use the TRANSPORT

DIGITAL OUTPUTS (coaxial or optical) for

connection to an external digital-to-analog

converter or digital amplifier.

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