record selector knob input selector knob mode selector knob power LED volume knob headphone socket power button RECORD INPUT MODE VOLUME tuner cd aux tape 1 tape 2 tape 3 tape 1 tape 2 tape 3 aux tuner cd pre mute integrated pre - power pre - power av integrated amplifier 60iRv contents 0 2 welcome 0 8 key features 1 0 getting started 1 4 selecting an input 1 6 operating modes 2 1 volume control 2 2 muting 2 3 headphones 2 4 grounding 2 5 connecting loudspeakers 3 3 running in and warming up 3 4 care and maintenance 3 6 technical data 4 0 international standards 1 right channel 2 2 left channel 1 mute LED remote control window fuse carrier loudspeaker terminals (right) loudspeaker terminals (left) power amplifier input sockets tape in/out sockets input sockets 220-240V ~ 50-60Hz Fuse: T2.5A L 250V OUTPUT OUTPUT in 1 out 2 out 3 in out TA P E 2 in out 1 in aux SOURCE tuner cd left POWER AMP right PRE AMP left left left right right right made in United Kingdom serial number 60R 1234567 integrated amplifier 60iRv ground ac supply socket preamplifier output sockets ground terminal Specification shown may var y for different countries welcome to a new partnership . . i n h i - p e r fo r m a n c e , h i - f i d e l i t y All TAG companies perpetually strive for, and achieve, excellence and highperformance in every area of their business. These qualities are demonstrated in the fastidious standards that make TAG Heuer Derek Scotland (on the left) ­ Technical Director Peter Stevens ­ Chief Industrial Designer Dr. Zucker ­ Chief Executive TAG McLaren Audio has been created with celebrating a TAG McLaren victor y one aim in mind: to produce the best highfidelity audio and audio-visual systems available. Now the first fruits of that Now, this blend of talent and expertise has been combined with the award-winning experience of Audiolab to create a company with a technical advantage and access to resources second-to-none in the high end audio industry TAG McLaren Audio. Throughout the F3 Series development process, quality, performance and reliability have been paramount, resulting in unparalleled performance, operational excellence and sheer listening pleasure. alliance are ready ­ a unique new range of audio products. watches some of the world's most admired; in the teamwork that makes TAG McLaren's motor racing team one of the most successful in Formula One; and in the advanced electronics technology that makes TAG Electronic Systems the first choice for many Formula One constructors and high-performance car makers. 03 welcome welcome versatile input and recording selection Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren Audio integrated amplifier 60iRv. The 60iRv has six selectable inputs and three outputs for recording. For added convenience you can select inputs, adjust the volume or mute the output by remote control. A separate signal path is provided for recording, with its own independent input selector, so you can record one piece of music while listening to another. low intermodulation distortion the quality of music reproduction through an effect that audio engineers call `intermodulation distortion'.This type of distortion moves imperfections that originate outside the hearing range back into the audible frequencies.To minimise this effect,TAG McLaren Audio amplifiers have a frequency response which extends both above and below the range of normal human hearing. exceptional low-frequency response integrated amplifier 60iRv We are convinced it will give you many hours of listening pleasure. The 60iRv is a versatile, remote controlled, integrated amplifier which acts as the command centre for your entire audio system. It can easily be configured to work as a high-performance preamplifier, power amplifier or integrated amplifier, thus allowing you to upgrade your system in the future without losing the investment you have placed in it today. 04 The theoretically-ideal amplifier reproduces sound perfectly over an infinite range of frequencies ­ starting from well below the audible range and extending far above the capabilities of human hearing. Although sound outside the human hearing range of approximately 20 to 20,000 Hz cannot be heard, it can significantly distort The 60iRv uses two different technologies to achieve fidelity at low frequencies. The preamplifier section uses capacitors to block the unacceptable Direct Current (DC) while allowing the desirable sound signals to pass through unimpeded. TAG McLaren Audio has expended many years of design effort on the special 05 welcome welcome circuitry which, without compromising sound quality, accommodates the highquality, low-distortion capacitors that must be used. straight line technology The circuit has been painstakingly designed to avoid any possibility of signals picking up interference and to minimise the effects of intermodulation. sophisticated muting large power supply (which accounts for the high weight of the 60iRv) and highlyspecified output circuitry.The output terminals are duplicated for your convenience in case you wish to bi-wire your loudspeakers. future-proof The 60iRv combines the convenience of an integrated amplifier with the versatility to easily upgrade to separates at a later stage. In the power amplifier section, a feedback circuit eliminates DC offset voltage and allows the signal path to be direct coupled without any capacitors.This arrangement, which we at TAG McLaren Audio call `Straight Line Technology', is easy to describe but not easy to realise.The design has taken our expert engineers years to perfect. supersonic high-frequency response The 60iRv has a sophisticated muting system, which stops you hearing loud, annoying switching noises and protects the amplifier and loudspeakers. substantial power In order to reproduce high frequencies, the 60iRv is constructed using highlyrated, high-precision components. 06 The 60iRv's power rating of 60 watts is very conservative, as the 60iRv can typically provide 72 watts into 8 , 115 watts into 4 , and 150 watts into 2 for a short period. Performance of this calibre is essential to drive even the least sensitive loudspeakers without distortion, and has been achieved through the use of a very The 60iRv is future-proof. It is the perfect amplifier if you want to upgrade your audio system at a later stage.The 60iRv circuitry can easily be split into its separate preamplifier and power amplifier sections, allowing you to use higher-grade component units, such as our preamplifier PA20R or our stereo amplifier 100P. Even bi-amping, using an amplifier such as our 60P or 100P, becomes a straightforward upgrade. 07 key features key features · `Straight Line Technology' feedback paths with direct coupled signal and · · Three stereo outputs for recording Headphone output for a wide range of impedances with automatic muting when headphones are plugged in Volume control and input selector can be operated manually or by remote control Remote control also operates selected TAG McLaren Audio F3 Series CD players Sorbothane® sonic isolation feet, specially designed by TAG McLaren Audio(1) · Versatile integrated amplifier, with relay-switched, independent preamplifier and power amplifier sections, giving a future-proof upgrade path to higher-grade separates High-quality audio components Rated 60 W, typically 72 W into 8 continuous (rated 95 W, typ. 115 W into 4 and rated 130 W, typ. 150 W into 2 for short periods) Mains supply interrupt monitor Class A preamplifier stage Direct input to power amplifier section Six line level inputs for: CD, tuner, auxiliary, and three tape recorders Independent input selection for listening and tape recording Four pairs of loudspeaker terminals (for bi-wiring or multi-room) Two low-impedance stereo outputs from preamplifier to allow long cable runs · · · · · · · · · · · · 08 1. For the very best performance we recommend that our units are placed on individual shelves and are not stacked one on top of another 09 getting started getting started We know you are keen to get your 60iRv working. This section will have you listening to your favourite music as quickly as possible. If you fold out the front cover of this booklet you will locate diagrams which will help you find your way around your 60iRv(1). loudspeaker connection Use high-quality loudspeaker cable terminated in BFA plugs(3) to connect the red(4) terminal of your right loudspeaker to one of the red terminals marked OUTPUT right channel on the back of the 60iRv(5). Then connect the black terminal of your right loudspeaker to one of the black terminals marked OUTPUT right channel on the back of the 60iRv. Connect the left loudspeaker to a pair of left channel terminals in the same way. right speaker left speaker in out OUTPUT 1 right channel 2 before you start Make sure that all the components of your audio system are disconnected from the AC supply whenever you change any connections. loudspeaker terminals On the back of your 60iRv you will find four pairs of loudspeaker terminals, each pair consisting of one red and one black. The terminals on the back of the 60iRv use BFA(2) sockets. The BFA plug pushes into the middle of the terminal. 1. 2. The diagram shows a standard loudspeaker arrangement (6) Throughout this instruction manual (except in titles), bold print indicates the lettering that you will find on the panels of your 60iRv In models for countries where the AC supply is115 V, the terminals accept 4 mm `banana' plugs instead of BFA plugs. 4 mm plugs are not permitted in Europe. Please see page 25 for more details of the terminals If you prefer to use a cable which does not have BFA plugs, please see page 26 If your loudspeaker terminals are not colour coded ­ red corresponds to positive (+) or signal and black corresponds to negative (-) Each pair of terminals is marked 1 and 2. You can use either 1 or 2; they are connected together internally The diagram is for illustrative purposes only; it is not to scale and does not show all connections. Please see page 25 for more details on connecting loudspeakers 3. 4. 5. 6. 10 11 getting started getting started sound source connection You will need a source of audio signals (such as our CD player CD20R or our tuner T20) to feed into your 60iRv. Use a goodquality, screened phono-phono audio cable to connect the phono output sockets of your sound source to the appropriate pair of left and right sockets marked SOURCE aux, tuner, cd or TAPE in 1, in 2 or in 3 on the back of your 60iRv(1). setting controls Turn the VOLUME right down (all the way anticlockwise). Set the INPUT selector to the input to which you connected your sound source. Set the MODE selector to the integrated position(3). VOLUME INPUT tuner power connection Check that the power button is out so that power is off when you plug in(2). Using the cable supplied, connect the socket on the back of your 60iRv to an AC supply outlet. For the best sound quality, we recommend that you do not use multi-plug adaptors. switch on Press the power button in. The blue power LED will come on. Wait for about 20 seconds until the mute LED on the front panel goes out(4). Start playing your sound source. aux tape 1 tape 2 tape 3 cd MODE mute pre integrated pre - power pre - power av Turn up the VOLUME, sit back and enjoy the music. 1. 2. 3. 4. The inputs for cd, tuner, aux, TAPE 1, TAPE 2 and TAPE 3 are all the same electrically. They are named for your convenience The power button is a latching switch. One press will hold it in, the next will release it The operating modes are explained on page 16 The output is muted when the power is switched on to allow all the voltages to stabilize. This protects your 60iRv and your loudspeakers and prevents unpleasant switching noises from upsetting your listening experience 12 13 selecting an input selecting an input Your 60iRv has six line level inputs which can be selected by name(1). The input for listening can be selected independently from the input for recording so you can listen to one source and record another at the same time. inputs for recording The signal from the input that you select for recording will be sent to the record output sockets marked TAPE out 1, out 2 and out 3(4). To select your source for recording, turn the RECORD selector until the mark on its side points to the name of the input that you want to record(5). out 3 in out TA P E 2 in out 1 in left E MP right RECORD tuner cd aux tape 1 tape 2 tape 3 inputs for listening The signal from your chosen input source will be amplified and sent to the loudspeaker terminals, the headphone socket and the preamplifier output. To select your source, turn the INPUT selector until the mark on its side points to the name of the input that you want to listen to. INPUT tuner aux tape 1 tape 2 ...