Micromega M-100 User manual

Integrated Amplifier
M-100 USER’S MANUAL

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RESEARCH, INNOVATE, CREATE
“Whenever I speak about my company I speak with the passion we have. Located in the Paris region of France, I have ensured that Micromega has the best ele-
ments of my industrial group at their availability. In an age where music is dematerializing, we are committed to staying at the forefront of technology and growing
under our ‘made in France’ banner.
The M-one programme, with its incredible audio quality, technical capacity and sleek design represents a major advance in the history of our company. The result
of three years of research by our team, we are proud to introduce to you what we believe is the most effective and complete integrated stereo amplifier of its kind.
Micromega is synonymous with technological advances, expertise, reliability and sound clarity. All of our products reflect these demands.”
Didier HAMDI, CEO Micromega
The advantages of the M-One amplifier series :
• High quality, A/B class amplification
• Resonant power supply
• Symmetrical design
• Asahi Kasei AK4490 DAC converter
• Acoustic correction in situ using Room EQ1 and EQ2 (included or as an op-
tion)
• Binaural processing of the headphone output (included or as an option)
• Cover and remote control machined from aluminium block
• Android and iOS compatible control app (October 2016)

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................4
1.1 Front and top ........................................................................................ 4
1.2 Back .......................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Sides (ventilation) ............................................................................... 6
1.4 Bottom .................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Infrared remote control ..................................................................... 8
2 - CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................. 9
2.1 Phono input for a vinly turntable ................................................... 9
2.2 RCA line input ...................................................................................... 10
2.3 Balanced XLR analogue input ......................................................... 11
2.4 Coaxial digital input ............................................................................ 12
2.5 Optical digital input ............................................................................. 13
2.6 AES-EBU input ...................................................................................... 14
2.7 USB input (Type B) ............................................................................ 15
2.8 Bluetooth aptX connection .............................................................. 16
2.9 I²S input .................................................................................................. 18
2.10 LAN connection ................................................................................... 19
2.11 Speaker connections .......................................................................... 20
2.12 Connecting headphones .................................................................. 21
2.13 Subwoofer output ............................................................................... 22
2.14 Pre-out .................................................................................................... 23
2.15 Trigger sockets ...................................................................................... 24
2.16 Mains power supply ........................................................................... 25
2.17 Fuse .......................................................................................................... 26
3 - USER GUIDE ................................................................................................... 27
3.1 Starting up ............................................................................................. 27
3.2 Choosing your source ........................................................................ 28
3.3 Ajusting the balance ........................................................................... 29
3.4 Ajusting sensitivity .............................................................................. 30
3.5 Renaming the sources ...................................................................... 31
3.6 Updating the M-100 .......................................................................... 32
4 - SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 33

4OVERVIEW
1.1 Front and top
The M-100 amplifier has two displays so that it can be
controlled from any position. The displays will automatically
adjust to whichever position the amplifier is in (e.g. flat,
attached to wall).
There is a headphone socket on the front so that you can
listen to your music in complete peace. A “Binaural” process
(as an option) allows you to re-create the 3D sound scene
through the headphones which is lost in classic stereophonic
recordings.
On the top of the device are 4 buttons which you can use to
adjust the reactions of your amplifier (see section 3.1 for more
information).
Carefully check that the packaging is intact. If you feel it may have been tampered with or damaged please contact your vendor.
Carefully remove your device from the packaging. Store the packaging in a secure, dry place: if you need to return your device to the vendor you will
require the original packaging.
1. Overview

5OVERVIEW
1.2 BACK
Line level input
analog
inputs
digital
inputs
analog
inputs
trigger
Turntable
input
ROOM EQ
mic plug
Balanced input
Coaxial
input
AES - EBU input
Optical input
USB input
I²S inputs
LAN input
USB update input
Left binding post
Pre-out
Sub-out
Right binding post
Fuse
Mains power
supply
Trigger

6OVERVIEW
1.3 Sides (ventilation)
The M-100 amplifier should be positioned so that it can receive sufficient ventilation. Do not obstruct the air vents on the side of your amplifier. You should
leave at least 10cm of space around the air vents.
We advise against placing the M-100 inside a closed furniture or space

7OVERVIEW
1.4 Bottom
You will find a connection guide under your M-100 amplifier which illustrates all of the input and ouput terminals available.
Do not try to open the M-100
It contains potentially
life-threatening high voltage
MIC
GND
PHONO
L
++
RL
R
LINE BALANCEDT RIG
COAX LAN
BT
RIGHT
PRE OUT
SPEAKER OUT
SUB OUT
5x20 FUSE
10A SLOW-BLOW
85-265 Vac / 47-63 Hz
AC MAINS
LEFT
OPTO AES
USB 2
1
IN
OUT
MM/MC I
2S1 I 2S2
Take note that the M-100 has spiked feets. It can harm your
furniture. Use the included rubber pads to avoid damage.

8OVERVIEW
1.5 Infrared remote control
ON / OFF Mute
Change display size
Ajust volume
Input selector
« Bluetooth Connect »
- Press and release : pairing will start
- Press and hold (for 10 seconds then release) : clear Bluetooth memory

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2.1 Phono input for a vinyl turntable
The « PHONO » input on the M-100 amplifier is compatible with MM and MC cartridges.
You can select the correct cartridge for your turntable using the switch located on the back of the amplifier.
• If your turntable has an MM cartridge, you should place the switch in the MM position
• If your turntable has an MC cartridge, you should place the switch in the MC position
There is a ‘GND’ grounding terminal near the Phono plugs so that you can connect the grounding terminal of your record player if
necessary.
CONNECTIONS
Phono
input
2. CONNECTIONS
MM MC

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2.2 RCA line input
The M-100’s « LINE » input can be used to connect any device with RCA analogue output.
CONNECTIONS
RCA line
input