Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc.Operating ManualMark Levinson®Nº 33Reference MonauralPower Amplifier
10Spiking the Amplifier Once you have established locations for your amplifiers, you may elect to immo-bilize them by using the four spiked “feet” inc
11Operating VoltageYour Mark Levinson Nº33 Reference Monaural Power Amplifier is characterized byits remarkable ability to pass a musical signal with
12Nº33 AC mainscurrent requirements100V 120V 200V 210V 220V 230V 240VOff <.3 <.3 <.2 <.2 <.2 <.2 <.2Standby 2.1 1.7 1.1 1 1 0.9 0
13Special Design FeaturesCongratulations on your purchase of Mark Levinson Nº33 Reference MonauralPower Amplifiers. While your new amplifiers are stra
14ances of AC mains line and neutral), as well as from the total elimination of ACmains fluctuations and noise. As a result, the critical voltage gain
15• the presence of DC (direct current) at the output• either over-voltage or under-voltage conditions on the AC mains• unsafe operating temperatures
16MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIESRREFERENCEMONAURALAMPLIFIERNº 3321Front Panel1STANDBY BUTTONWhen power is first applied to the Nº33 power amplifier, and
17PUSHslave outremote turn-on jackscommunications portsslave in12453Rear PanelCaution! Turn the volume on your preamplifier all the way down beforeatt
18use, the amplifiers will operate out of phase with each other,resulting in a loss of bass and poor imaging.Although the best form of balanced interc
19To Nº38 Master To Nº33 Slave InLocking tabLocking tabA different Link connector configuration is used for the “daisy-chain” of oneamplifier to the n
2CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER S
20Your Mark Levinson dealer can help you take advantage of these designfeatures to maximize your system’s versatility.4 SPEAKER BINDING POSTSThe Mark
21Warning! High current AC wiring regulations vary from one location toanother—do not attempt to connect the Nº33 to your ACmains power without consul
22Care & MaintenanceTo remove dust from the cabinet of the Nº33, use a feather duster. To remove dirtand fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alco
23U.S. and Canadian Warranty90-Day Limited Warranty This Mark Levinson® product is warranted to be free from defects in material andworkmanship under
24Obtaining ServiceWe take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integrity makethese professionals ideally suited to assist with our
25SpecificationsThe correlation between published specifications and performance is unreliable. Alist of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All techni
26Dimensions: Nº33MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIESRREFERENCEMONAURAL AMPLIFIERNº 33PUSH5.0"12.7 cm12.75"32.3 cm14.0"35.6 cm31.0"78.74
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3Important Safety InstructionsPlease read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Mark Levinson®power amplifie
4From all of us at Madrigal Audio Laboratories, thank you for choosing theMark Levinson Nº 33 Reference Monaural Power Amplifier.A great deal of effor
5Table of ContentsUnpacking the Nº33 ... 6Handling the Shipping Crate
6Unpacking the Nº33Handling theShipping CrateThe shipping weight of each of your Nº33 Reference Monaural Power Amplifiersis approximately 435 pounds (
7To safely unpack the Nº33 amplifier:1 CAREFULLY CUT THE NYLON STRAPPING AROUND THE CRATEThese straps may be under some tension, and the ends may snap
8Your Mark Levinson® Nº33 power amplifiers incorporate heavy duty castersto facilitate their movement. If your flooring is even slightly fragile, be a
9Placement ConsiderationsPRECAUTIONFor your protection, review “Important Safety Instructions” and“Operating Voltage” before you install your Nº33.You
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