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Operating Notes

Raise the volume to the desired level.

The M1 can play with extreme power. It is

better to raise the volume than to lower it!

Keep the volume control of the pream-

plifier at OFF when the system is not being

People often play the M1 at subjectively

used, or at a very low level.

lower volume levels than other systems.

This is due to the high level of detail and

resolution, and the ability of the M1 to

of notes. The distortion is so low that it is

easy to turn the volume up too high. Don't

be surprised if you start listening and then

turn down the volume. Listening on the

M1 is different from other speakers.

Feel free to turn up the volume to very

high levels if you wish. Most people do not

capture the peaks and be-

dare to turn up the volume, as they think

the speaker will break. But if you continue

ginnings

to turn up the volume slowly, a lit-

tle at a time, you will discover

that it is possible to generate

enormous sound pressure lev-

els without stress or distortion.

For playing at loud volume

levels, choose music that is in-

tended to be played like that. For

example, a pop track like "Burn"

by Usher sounds incredible at very

loud levels. A solo piano recording

by Artur Rubinstein will sound terrible played at such a level. Find the appropriate level for the

music you want to hear. Keep in mind that the M1 will do things that other speakers cannot

do – not even close.

After listening a high volume levels, remember to turn down the volume control!

Otherwise, you might scare yourself (and your neighbors) when you play the next

selection.

The M1 is friendly to a much wider variety of recordings than most speak-

ers. Vintage recordings can come to life. Historical material becomes a new

listening experience. Pop tracks can be reproduced at studio levels. You

hear all the details in DVD and Blu-ray sound tracks. Compressed mu-

sic files can sound remarkably good. The M1 is full of surprises.

Music can be enjoyed anywhere in the room. You do not have

to sit in a particular spot for musical enjoyment. For the ulti-

mate listening experience, the ideal listening position is on

center, 2M to 4M from the speakers. The M1 projects the

sound all the way to the back of the room so you do not

have to sit close to hear all the details. Listening closer

to the M1 provides a more intimate experience.