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Page 3 - Important safety information
Important safety information Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to t...
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iii UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATIONFuse replacement This appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable 13 Amp mains plug. The plugcontains a 5 Amp fuse. If the fuse has blown it can be replaced as follows: a) Pull out the red fuse cover/carrier. b) Remove and dispose of the blown f...
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C E D e cla r a t io n o f C o nf o r mit y Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the LowVoltage Directive 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.The conformity of the designated product with theprovisions of Directiv...
Page 7 - Contents
Contents Introduction ........................................ 1 The LK85/140 and music ........................................ 2 Setting up the LK85/140 ........................................ 5 Unpacking ........................................ 5 Positioning ........................................
Page 8 - Copyright and acknowledgements
Copyright and acknowledgements Copyright © Linn Products Limited. Linn Products Limited, Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow, G76 0EP, Scotland, United Kingdom. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, ...
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Introduction We believe that good music is not a luxury, but a necessity, and we at Linn have dedicated the better part of two decades to making sure that our customers are given the best possible experience of the music they love. In other words, we take music seriously, which is why we dedicate ou...
Page 13 - Unpacking
Setting up the LK85/140 This chapter explains how to unpack your Linn LK85/140 Stereo Power Amplifier, and how to install it with your other hi-fi components. Unpacking Before connecting the LK85/140 to the mains supply, you should check the following: • that everything is in the box • that the corr...
Page 14 - Positioning
Replacing the fuse To replace the fuse, first identify the correct fuse for your local voltage. This should be: • 3.15A anti-surge for 230V • 6.3A anti-surge for 115V • 6.3A anti-surge for 100V (Japanese version). Pull open the fuse drawer at the bottom of the mains inlet, insert the fuse in the rea...
Page 15 - Connecting
Connecting The following diagram shows the connections for the rear panel of the LK85/140: Connecting the mains supply Connect the LK85/140 to a mains supply using the mains cord supplied. Note that the LK85/140 should be switched off before connecting or disconnecting the plug on the rear panel, or...
Page 16 - Operation
Connecting the speakers The LK85/140 comes equipped with two pairs of speaker output sockets to allow bi-wiring. Alternatively, auxiliary speakers may be connected. Operation To turn on the LK85/140 amplifier, press the power switch on the front panel. Signal detector sensitivity The LK85/140 uses s...
Page 17 - Protection
By-passing the signal detector Depending on its configuration, the LK85/140 will remain on standby for 10 or 20 minutes after an input signal has been removed. You can override this facility by fitting an internal link which forces the amplifier to remain on as long as the mains power is connected. ...
Page 18 - Guarantee and service
Guarantee and service This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the country of purchase. In addition to any statutory rights the customer may have, we undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture. To help us, please ask your Linn retailer about the ...
Page 19 - Technical information; Specifications
Technical information Specifications Output power 62W per channel into 8 1 , 85W per channel into (230 Vac mains) 4 1 (LK85) 95W per channel into 8 1 , 140W per channel into 4 1 (LK140) Input signal for 685mV rms (LK85) maximum output 870mV rms (LK140) Maximum output 18.5V rms (LK85) voltage 23.5V r...
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13 A acknowledgements vi active crossover modules 4 active playback 4 audio input, connecting 7 B bi-amping 4 bi-wiring 3, 8 C connections 7 audio input 7 mains supply 7 speakers 8 copyright vi F fuse ratings 6 fuse replacement iii, 6 G guarantee 10 I indicator light 2, 8 green 8 red 8 introduction ...
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