Audio Note M5 RIAA Manual, Owner's Information

1, M5 RIAA Owner’s Information The M5 RIAA is a Level 3 RIAA phono stage, developed for the best possible sonic performance rather than technical specifications. To this end, the M5 RIAA incorporates thermionic valve technology to produce the most accurate sound possible and has been …

2, Technology It is well known to any audio circuit designer worth their salt that accurate reproduction of music relies entirely on the preservation of the purity of the incoming signal. It is therefore not a difficult step to make to realise that the complexity of the circuitry it…

3, Connections Please ensure that the M5 RIAA, the power amplifier and any source equipment is switched off before making any connections. NOTE: It is important that all connections are firm, secure and airtight; any oxidisation of the interconnects will result in loss of performance. Always use …

4, Using the M5 RIAA Once all the connections are completed and checked, make sure all power amplifiers are off and flip the mains rocker switch located on the back panel of the pre-amplifier to the 'on' position. The M5 RIAA is a vacuum tube design and therefore requires abo…

5, Warranty and Servicing Audio Note warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the original date of purchase from an appointed Audio Note dealer. The valves are warranted for three months. In the event that your Audio Note…

6, Audio Note M5 RIAA Safety Information HEAT: By the nature of vacuum tubes, this product generates high levels of heat. Adequate ventilation must be provided. Do not restrict the airflow through any of the ventilation slots or place the amplifier on any surface that may restrict airflow. CAUTION: The vacuum tu…