Pinot User Manual
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FILTER SETTINGS FOR QUAD DSD
The Pinot offers 2 different filter settings for quad DSD. For all other sample rates the filter cannot be
changed. To display and change the filter setting:
1. press the function key 3 times and the display will indicate the currently selected filter (FL 1 or FL 2).
2. while the display indicates the fitter setting you can change it by pressing the button with the up
arrow.
3. Once you no longer press a button for about 5 seconds the filter will be selected and the display will
revert back to normal sample rate indication.
FL 1: more aggressive and steeper filter
FL 2: more gentle filter. This is the default filter setting from the factory.
BREAKING IN THE PINOT
Breaking in the Playback Designs Pinot is time consuming but well worth the effort. It would be a mistake to
pre-judge the system based on what you might hear at first listen. This is what you can expect to hear at
different intervals during break-in:
1. Out of the box: The system will have good clarity, but the highs can be recessed. Bass might appear
to be a bit muddy and lacking punch. Soundstage might sound closed in.
2. 50 - 150 Hours: The sound will open up a little bit, but can still sound a bit brittle.
3. 150 - 350 Hours: Midrange will start smoothing out and clarity will increase, but highs might continue
to remain recessed. At this point, there probably will not be much change in the bass. You will
probably wonder how the Playback Designs system will ever sound like others have described, but
we assure you that you will start to hear substantial changes within another week of play.
4. 350 - 500 Hours: The magic will be starting. Highs will be open and airy. Midrange will appear much
more full bodied and natural. Soundstage will be huge and the image presentation will start appearing
very holographic. Bass will be incredibly deep and tight with texture and detail galore.
5. Over 500 Hours: The system will continue to change subtly over the upcoming month of usage, but
you should be recognizing a very life-like and natural sound.
In order to break in the Pinot simply connect an analog source to it and continuously play audio into it.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
Japan model.................. AC 100V, 50/60Hz
North America model………AC 120V, 60Hz
Europe / Asia model………. AC 230V, 50Hz
Consumption……………………..100W max.
Analog Audio Inputs:
Max Input Level: 23dBu (10.95Vrms),
balanced, pin 2 hot
Input Impedance: 20.5kΩ
Max Gain: 26dBu (balanced)
Weight…………………………………….. 3.5kg / 8 lb
Operating Temperature………………+5°C to +30°C
Ext. dimensions (W x H x D)
36 x 8 x 23 cm
12 x 3.25 x 9 inches
Mains fuse: T1.6A / 250V slow blow, 20mm
