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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR NEW AMPLIFIER.
The PLINIUS SA-103 Power Amplifier can be operated in mono mode delivering up to 460
watts into 8 ohms. This amplifier is also capable of a very large peak current delivery.
The PLINIUS SA-103 Power Amplifier operates in Class A. It is capable of generating
temperatures that could have an adverse effect on other equipment, furniture etc.
DO NOT
leave flammable material on the amplifier whilst running, as this could pose a
serious fire risk.
The PLINIUS SA-103 Power Amplifier is of direct-coupled design, and offers no protection
from preamplifiers that have a high DC component at their outputs.
This amplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels. Any work requiring removal of the
lid or base of this amplifier must be referred to a suitably qualified and experienced
service technician.
DO NOT
attempt to connect any input of this amplifier to it’s own outputs.
DO NOT
earth any output terminal or connect any of these terminals together without
following the instructions in this manual or seeking qualified assistance.
DO NOT
place this amplifier in any position where liquids or any foreign material may
accidentally enter it.
DO NOT
connect any voltage source, short circuit, earth/ground or appliance (other
than suitable high fidelity loudspeakers) to the amplifier output terminals.
Some preamplifiers, processors, CD players’ etc. produce large switching pulses when
switched on causing a loud click through the loudspeakers. For this reason, turn on all
other equipment in your system before turning on your PLINIUS SA-103, or ensure that the
amplifier is in MUTE. You will not experience this phenomenon with Plinius preamplifiers.