MODEL,ONE

ODEL THREE
MODEL ONE + ONE
MODEL T W
M K 121 & M K 141 VERSIONS

A USTAT
Electrostatic
r Systems

OWNERS MANUAL
AND
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Specifications ........................................................................ 1

Limited Warranty Statement ............................................................ 1

Introduction .......................................................................... 2
Registration Cards .......................................................... ......... 2
Packaging ........................................................................... 2
Fusing ............................................................................... 2
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Assembly Instructions -
3 4
Sub-woofer Connections and Aacemenf ............................................ 4 -5
Recommended Set-up and speakerPlacement
Distance from Wall ............................................................... 5
Placement Within the Room ....................................................... 5
Angling ....................................................................... 5 - 6
Acoustical Properties of the Walls .................................................. 6
Phasing ......................................................................... 6
Electric Feedback ................................................................ 6
Cleaning ............................................................................. 7
Removal of Interface for all Models .................................................... 7
High Frequency Balance .............................................................. 7
Schematic . MK-421 ................................................................. 8
Parts List - MK-124 ................................................................... 9
Schematic - MK-141 ................................................................ 10
Parts List - MK-141 .................................................................. 41
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL ON- FrequencyResoonse: 30-18kHz +/-3dB;Sound Pressure Level: 108 dBmeasured@
15' in a 14 x 18' room. (music Peaks); Minimum Power Requirements: 75 Watts/Channel;
NominalImpedance: 4 ohms; PowerConsumption: 5 Watts (120V,50/60Hz); Dimensions:72" x
11"x 31/2";Bass Model Dimensions: 181/2"x 18 1/2"
4 8x1/2";Weight: 65 Lbs. (Speaker and Interface).
37 Lbs (Bass Module)
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MODEL 1+ 1 Frequency Response:35-20kHz+/-3dB;SoundPressureLevel: 108db @ 18' in a 14' x
2 2 room. (Music Peaks); Minimum Power Requirements: 100 Watts/Channel; Nominal Impe-
dance: 4 Ohms; Power Consumption:5 watts (120V, 50/60Hz); Dimensions: Model 4 x
x 3%;Weight: 72 (Speaker and Interface)
MODELTHREE - FrequencyResponse: Sound Pressure 40 db@ in a 14
x 22 room. (Music Peaks); Minimum Power Requirements: 70 Nominal
Impedance:4 Ohms; PowerConsumption:5 Watts ( Dimensions: 2 8x
Weight 98
MODEL2 2 - FrequencyResponse: Sound Pressure db 22 in a x
26 room. (Music Peaks); Minimurn Power Requirements: Nominal Impe-
dance: 4 Ohms; Power Consumption: 5 Watts Hz); Dimensions: 9 4 x 20 x
95

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of ACOUSTAT ELECTROSTATIC LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM.
Please review the entire owner's before uou begin to assemble your new speakers to
assure you of reachingthe speaker's full potential.When assembled, placed in
the room, and used with fhe proper electronics, the electrostatic loudspeakers
you with years of listening enjoyment.

REGISTRATION CARDS
complete and return enclosed purchase registration card within ten days of
purchasedyournewspeakem. This card does not
allow you of updafes and other product news that would be interest to
owners.Any additional you provide aid incontinuingto bring
music lovers everywhere the finest audio components today.

PACKAGING
SAVE ALL PACKAGING Your electrostatic are finely
pieces d equipment, and must be property whenever is necessary. ONLY
the original packaging materials may be obtained from at a charge.

FUSES
All ACOUSTAT loudspeakers utilize fuses In the audio signal path. This is
locatedon the rear paneldthe base of each replacing
only those of and can be used or the may become invalid.

LOW-FREQUENCY TRANSFORMER TAP (FULL RANGE MODELS ONLY)

Beforeassembly, locate low tap terminal (identified by a
tag) and that setting is correct for model as p e r below:
MI R e d Wire to Red Lug
M3 Red to Orange Lug
Red to Yellow Lug
This determines bass for the different speaker models.
setfing in bass response that is weaker than normal.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ALL MODELS
PLEASE READ COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLY.
For assembly you will require a targe Phillips type screwdriver, and the small
attached to the interface cord.
Removebases,speaker panelsand interface from their packingcartons. To

the of the panels for assembly.

2. Using the small hex wrench provided, the disassemble the side plates from the main
assembly. Set the screws and wrench aside they required later.
3. Set a speaker base on the floor. nameplate side up. the side plates on the base as
shown (1 securing them two slot head screws p e r plate. Leave
4. Lay speaker GENTLY on the floor, the wiring harness facing up. DO NOT DROP!
The frapped air under fhe panel can rupture fhe speaker diaphragm. Have a helper raise
the lower end panel, or support it on the box.
5. the completedbaseassembly shown aligning
the side plates to the in the speaker back panel.Tighten all screws securely.
5. Standing the compfetedspeaker up vertically. positionthe interface assembly the
speakerasshown(3). Locate harnessemergingfromthe the
speaker panel.Separatethe three wire bundles into the with the plugonthe
end: the BLUE group With the blue hook on end; and the WHITE gmup,with
on the end.
7. Referringto diagram insert pin plug (RED group) into the RED socket on circuit
board of the interface Aff ach BLUE hook to the on the rightside the
blue dot the spacer below the thumbscrew, and the word 'BLUE'. the
thumbscrewseveral washerandtighten
Repeaf this procedure for the hook on fhe side ofthe circuit board.
assemble the inferface side plates, GENTLY feedingthe wiring
back the hole in the speaker panel. on the side
plates. keeping flanges on the OUTSIDE side as shown (4) & (5). the
four head screws info fhe hofes in the sides inferface.and ttghfen
the hex wrench provided (5).
9. Position fhe assembled speaker systems the room, two or three from the
backwallandat least
'SPEAKER section of the the cord info an wall
outlet. speaker terminals to making sure that proper phasing
positive(RED) terminal on speakeris connectedto (RED) terminal
on and for (BLACK)).

1411 B INTERFACE SYSTEM

GENTLY layfhe woofer moduleon its side, exposing the woofer cone and left and right terminal
connections (6). Connect the woofer on the the terminals labeled 'woofer' on
the back of the speaker inferface. Repeat this procedure for the right Be sure
proper phasing (see section on phasing in the placement section of the manual.)

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When complete, there be a and a right cable to the single bass module. Return
bass module its operating (woofer cone facing down).
While is generally advisable to place the bass module a central location
speakers,some roomarrangementsmay not permitthis. Our listeningtests revealedbalanced
bass performance when the module was placed the shaded area in PLACEMENT
DIAGRAM. proximity to walls corners result in uneven response, with these
placements yielding increased bass at the expense of
NOTE the break-in electrostatic portion
few days of time produce sonic improvement and an increase in efficiency.

RECOMMENDED SET-UP AND SPEAKER PLACEMENT

DISTANCE FROM WALL
Leave at least three feef from to the rear wall. To determine this distance, measure
fromf hecenterofthe betakenon
a to the speaker. at two from the side of the speakers to the side
walls.

PLACEMENT THE ROOM

By placing speakers far apart against a tong you wilt obtain the largest listening
window without loss of center All. Race the speakers so they an equilateral triangle
with the listening posifionat apex. (Refer to Figure IA).

LOW RESPONSE

the speakers against the short of the room, with the rear of the speakers
projectinginto the possiblebasswill be obtained. may be impossibleto
retain twofeet suggested distance fromthe stde of the speaker tot hewall ina narrow room.
In this case, it is to use the space to separate the and Iocafe
to the side (Refer to Figure

ANGLING
Angle the speakerswith the panels directedtoward the listeningposition. There are two general

apex is slightly in of the listener. (See Position A). This arrangement the widest
listeningwindow. you to moveyour listeningpositionwith minimum change;
OR Angle the speakers so that the apex is slightly behind listener. (See Position This
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arrangement reduces the "Listening window," but provides a more focused sound. requires
angling, therefore. speakers are angled outward slightlyto achievethis "apex" position.
NOTE Neither position is in cases other. Personaf taste and room placement
which is the best for you. Experiment!
ACOUSTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE WALLS
A end-dead end sef-up in the listening room can sometimes improve the sonic
of a speaker This can be accomplished by using materials
speakers such as fiberglass panels, carpet. etc. the walls can
more preciseimagingand superior focus from your speakers. a listeningtest beforeyou
fhe walls using a heavy blanket suspended while you listen.

THE SOLID LINES ARE SHOWN TO

ANGLING ONLV WHEN THE PANELS ARE PER-
PENDICULAR TO THE
THAT APEX
DASHED LINES REPRESENT SONIC
RADIATION OF THE SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS SHOWN ARE DRAWN WITH I
THE FRONT PLANE OF ME PERPEN-
DICULAR TO THE LISTENER IN A ROOM THIS
I
WOULD MELD THE IN THE B I
TO ACHIEVE THE APEX IN
A THE SPEAKERS WOULD HAVE TO BE ANGLED
IN SLIGHTLY

speakers are designedto preservethe correct absolute phasethroughouf the system,

the coupling the signal to the air. The ensures that both vocalists and
sound as natural as possible. Phasingdepends on connecflonsh-om
(+) black(--)
to black.
ELECTRIC FEEDBACK
Electrostatic speakers produce a strong electric Reldwhich can the operation of any
low level electronic circuitry close proximity. This can in feedback well above the audio
hasthe of power dissipationand decreased headroomin system. For
this reason, the leads and the phono inputs of the preamplifier should be
kept at Least six to eight feef from the nearest that no feedback can occur.
WARNING! DO NOT apply audio to the intelface the Power removed, hence no
panel bias! Connection to switched is not recommended. DO NOT exceed fuse ratings
or bypass receptacle. Either the above in damage low
frequency if the interface is requiring and covered
by the

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CLEANING
Speakerclothmay be cteonedwith anycommercial oranycleanerdesignedfo
be used with polyester knit Use cleaner such as K2R for concenffatedspots.

interface be removed from the speaker, the following procedure is necessary to

discharge the panels:
UNPLUG interface from the outlet and the speaker leads from the
amplifier.
2. Remove the four head screws secure the main interface assembly, using the
provided.
3. the interface unit from side brackets
4. the interface unit on the Boor directly behindthe speaker, being careful not to unpfug
the three wire groups or strain the wiring harness.
5. Removethe center RED pin plug. Holdthe wire an inch behindthe pin and pull. DO
NOT GRAB PLUG! Touch to either the BLUE or WHITE on the circuit

6. Loosen the thumbscrews and remove the hooks.

WARNING: High static are present in the charged panel. to fallow these
procedures will result in an annoying but shack.

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FREQUENCY BALANCE CONTROL
balance is at the foroptimum a room
acoustics. This level can be adjusted for situations in fhe following manner.
Follow the for REMOVAL OF INTERFACE at fhe end of manual. Referring to
diagram locate the highfrequencybatance resistor in the interfaceassembty. Loosenthe
center tap and or right, according to the diagram for increase or decrease. After
adjustment, tap NOTE optimum performanceandstereo imaging be SURE
that are IDENTICALLY. checked with an ohmmeter.
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 List - MK-121

Polystyrene
c2 Polypropylene
c3 220 Non-polar
c4, 6 Polypropylene
3300 6KV

6 ohm slider
R2. R3 50 ohm w
R4 ohm 20 w
500 M ohm 2W

High diode

TI Transformer
T2 Hi Frequency
Acousfaf 21 Lo Frequency Transformer

5 Amp
F2, F3 Amp

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Component Values List -

c2 40
c3 220
6 Ceramic disc
C5, C6 220 UF Non-polar
C9, CI 0, 3300 3 Ceramic disc

6 ohm 50 w slider
K ohm
ohm 3w
R5 500 M 2w
5 ohm 20 w

2561 High diode

45 ohm Air core indicator

Bias Transformer

F2, F3
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