AMC XIA User Manual

FEATURE
2
TheAMCremotecontrollableintegrated
amplifiersXIAofferinaninnovativeand
elegantdesign,anaffordable
combinationofhighqualitysound
reproductionandcomprehensive
facilities.
Theintegratedamplifieracceptsfive
inputs(Phono,CD,Tuner,Aux/USBand
Tape),iscompatiblewithbothmoving
magnetandmovingcoilcartridges,has
fulltapemonitoringcapabilitiesandalso
bothadirectswitch,allowingthetone
controlcircuitrytobeby-passedfor
improvedsoundquality.
Togetthebestfromyouramplifier
pleasestudythismanualcarefully.
Shouldyouexperienceanyproblems,
pleasediscussthemwithyourdealer
whohasafullknowledgeofAMC
productsandtheiruseinavarietyof
systems.
YourAMCamplifierissuppliedsetto
workonyourlocalmainssupply
voltage.Checkthatyourlocalmains
supplyvoltageagreeswiththevoltage
settingindicatedonthebackpanelof
theamplifier.Ifnot,pleasecontactyour
dealerornationaldistributorfordetails
onhowtoproceedfurther.
Note:Allconnectionsmustbe
completedandACSelectorshouldbe
settocorrectvoltagebeforepluggingin
powercordandturningthepoweron.
Ifthemainsplugisfused,fita3amp
fuse.YourAMCamplifiercontainsfuses
whicharedesignedtoprotectthe
amplifierandpreventtheoccurrenceof
adangerousfaultcondition.These
shouldonlybeinspectedandreplaced
byacompetentengineerusingthe
correctreplacementtypes.
*Uniquephonostagedesignthatemploys
twoaudiophilegradeop-ampsper
channelthatprovideverylowTHD,TIM
andnoise,togetherwithswitchable
MM/MCsensitivities.
*Thehighoverloadtonecontrolstagecan
becompletelyby-passedwiththe
DIRECTswitchtogivenaturalsound
quality.
*SpecialdesignedpassiveTonecontrol
circuittogivenaturalsoundquality.
*Usesaudiophilegradecomponents
throughout,providingexceptional
accuracytophonoandtonecontrol
responses.
*Highoverloadmarginontonecontrol
circuitbyvirtueofitstopologies.
*Poweramplifierswith30Amphighpeak
outputcurrentdevicestooffer
capabilitiestodrivealmostalltypesof
speakersystems.
*Poweramplifierswithspecialdesigned
perfectvirtualimagetopologytomakeit
possibletobewithoutoutputrelays.The
topologyconnectsamplifieroutputsto
speakersystemswithoutrelaycontacts
toofferbestpossiblesoundquality.
*Usinghighoutputcurrentdeviceswith
optimizedpowersupplydesigns,the
poweramplifierscanbeonlyprotected
withfusesonpowersuppliersidein
ordertodeliveryextremelyhighoutput
currentindemandtogivesuperbsound
quality.
*Withuniversalpowertransformerpassed
allinternationalsafetystandards,end
userscanusetheunitinallcountriesby
re-settingtheACselecttocorrect
voltage.
*Heavydutygoldplatedspeakerbinding
postsandphonoconnectorsforultra
reliableconnections.
INSTALLATION
FUSES
*AMCXIAisdesignedwithoptionofUSB
connectorfornetworkingtoother
equipments,computer,LANandsothe
Internet.
*AMCXIAcreatesCDqualitysoundfrom
computerandInternetthroughtheUSB
linkingsystemdesignedinAMCIA
system.
INTRODUCTION

AMC XIA Specifications

General

Brand	AMC
Model	XIA
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Features

Introduction

Overview of the AMC remote controllable integrated amplifiers XIA.

Features

Details on unique design aspects and audiophile-grade components.

Installation and Safety

Installation

Guidance on setting up the amplifier for local mains supply voltage.

Fuses

Information on amplifier protection fuses and replacement.

Safety Instructions

Critical warnings regarding electric shock, fire, and misuse.

Controls and Connections

Rear Panel Connections

Details of USB, Phono, Tuner, CD, Aux, Tape, Pre Out/Main In, Loudspeaker, and AC connectors.

Front Panel Controls

Explanation of Power Switch, Receiver, Balance, Phones, Mute/Direct, Tone, and Volume controls.

Operational Details

Loudspeaker Connections

Instructions for connecting 4mm plugs, spade, or bare wire loudspeakers.

Heatsink and Ventilation

Requirements for proper air circulation and heat dissipation.

AC Selector and Receptacle

Setting mains voltage and power cord connection.

Muting, Tape Recording, and Playback

Functions for muting sound, recording sources, and playback monitoring.

Remote Control and Specifications

Remote Control

Usage of input selector and volume control buttons.

Specifications

Technical data including power, sensitivity, impedance, and dimensions.