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CONTENTS

Introduction  

2

Design Philosophy  

3

Unpacking 

4

Placement & Ventilation 

4

Precautions  

5

Amplifier Features – Front Panel 

6

Amplifier Features – Rear Panel 

8

Installation and Operation 

11

SA-Reference Features  

16

Loudspeaker Selection 

18

Specifications  

19

Index  

20

All operational, technical and descriptive material in this publication 
is subject to change at any time without notice.  For further product 
information or queries, please contact your PLINIUS dealer.

PLINIUS products are designed and manufactured by 
Plinius Audio Limited, New Zealand.

www.pliniusaudio.com

Содержание SA-REFERENCE

Страница 1: ...The heart of music www pliniusaudio com SA REFERENCE Power Amplifier Instruction Manual...

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Страница 3: ...on 11 SA Reference Features 16 Loudspeaker Selection 18 Specifications 19 Index 20 All operational technical and descriptive material in this publication is subject to change at any time without notic...

Страница 4: ...iety of ways it may be used We have designed and manufactured this amplifier to reproduce faithfully and accurately your favourite music With a little care and a full understanding of the operating re...

Страница 5: ...hydraulically formed corners on the amplifiers giving much greater strength and the one piece housing for the remote control that looks feels and genuinely is robust As with music that you are not fam...

Страница 6: ...ur Plinius SA Reference may operate at a moderately high temperature especially during extended listening sessions The ideal location is upon a rigid stand or floor mounted away from direct contact wi...

Страница 7: ...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 ou...

Страница 8: ...er off When the amplifier powers up from start it will automatically go into Mute and disconnect the speaker outputs In this mode the Mute LED is ON Press the Mute switch to take the unit out of Mute...

Страница 9: ...e mains supply in Class A is approximately 1 000 watts similar to a small electric heater The amplifier should not be connected to a wall outlet that is shared with other heavy current appliances such...

Страница 10: ...s operation and a logical approach should ensure that you are able to make all connections with ease ABOVE SA Reference rear panel layout INPUT TERMINALS Input terminals for your PLINIUS SA Reference...

Страница 11: ...your PLINIUS SA Reference Power Amplifier By using this switch it is possible to operate your amplifier with either balanced or unbalanced signals and achieve a stereo or mono output Stereo or Mono u...

Страница 12: ...s or eliminates noise pick up by the system cabling it has become increasingly more important in high quality domestic high fidelity systems UNBALANCED leads such as single ended RCA or coaxial are co...

Страница 13: ...may exist due to duplicate ground paths from different equipment Use this switch to remove the connection from 0V to ground thus allowing some flexibility in your particular set up Note that in both X...

Страница 14: ...s Should you require any further assistance please contact your Plinius dealer ABOVE Rear panel layout showing input and output terminals PREAMPLIFER INPUTS Connect your Preamplifier to the input of t...

Страница 15: ...ions for using the SA Reference in RCA BRIDGED MONO and XLR BALANCED MONO modes are later in this section LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS The connection of your loudspeakers to the output posts of the PLINIUS SA...

Страница 16: ...r cable to the top positive red binding posts and the other speaker cable to the lower positive red binding posts PHASING OR POLARITY It is important to achieve good stereo imaging in your listening r...

Страница 17: ...tch fully clockwise then one position counter clockwise so that it is in the RCA Bridged Mono position XLR BALANCED MONO As with RCA Bridged Mono this option configures your amplifier to drive one lou...

Страница 18: ...stabilises Use the MUTE switch on the front panel to take the unit out of MUTE and you can now enjoy your new PLINIUS SA Reference Power Amplifier NOTE This unit must be connected to a mains socket ou...

Страница 19: ...ailure may indicate a severe problem Check all speakers and speaker cables for damage etc Should the amplifier continue to exhibit rail fuse failure contact your Plinius dealer ECOLOGIC CONTROL The PL...

Страница 20: ...pe of appliance or equipment Choice of loudspeakers is one of personal taste providing the chosen loudspeakers are suitable for use with your amplifier Be certain that your loudspeakers can handle mos...

Страница 21: ...QUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz to 20kHz 0 2dB 0dB at 0Hz and 3dB at 70kHz DISTORTION Typically 0 05 THD at rated power 0 1 THD and IM worst case prior to clipping VOLTAGE SWING 130Vpp per channel CURRENT OUTPUT...

Страница 22: ...dspeaker Impedance 18 Loudspeaker Power 18 Mains Line Fuse 18 Mains Supply Connection 16 Mains Switch 10 Mono Operation 9 14 15 Mute Switch 6 Operating Temperature 6 7 Output Terminals 10 13 Phasing 1...

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