Plinius SA reference Brochure

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SA-REFERENCE

POWER
AMPLIFIER

SA-REFERENCE

POWER
AMPLIFIER

In 1992, PLINIUS released the SA250 Class A Amplifier. This
amplifier was to become our reference standard, and one we
compared to all our other products.

With the development of the PLINIUS Odeon, SB300 and SA201
it became apparent that the SA250 had been eclipsed as our
reference product. We therefore set about correcting the
imbalance. While we continue to champion our asymmetric
approach to circuit design we have refined the operation of our
output stage with by far the largest imrovement being in the
high frequency performance. Along with other refinements we
have managed to improve on the SA250, and exceed the new
standard set by our other products. We are proud to announce
that a new PLINIUS Reference has been created.

The PLINIUS Reference Amplifier has been designed specifically
to work as a balanced monoblock, or a stereo amplifier. As a
monoblock the SA-Reference will exceed 1000 Watts of pure
balanced amplification.

In PLINIUS tradition, premium components have been used
throughout. Class A operation is maintained to over 100 watts
per channel while the 300 watt output capability in stereo mode
is capable of directing and controlling the most demanding
speaker systems.

The PLINIUS SA-Reference Amplifier embodies all that we have
learned in the past few years and while modelled on the Classic
SA look it has been given some aesthetic changes to bring it
into line with our present styling.

Sonically the SA-Reference paints a seamless picture from the
most tuneful and accurate bass to a sweet, extended and
extremely believable top end.

All PLINIUS SA-Reference Amplifiers are hand built and each
has an individual build number engraved on the front panel.

Specifications For Plinius SA-REFERENCE

Power:

300 watts continuous per channel into 8 Ohms
2 channel stereo mode
1000 watts continuous into 8 Ohms
Balanced Mono Mode
from 20Hz to 20kHz

Frequency Response:

20Hz to 20kHz
0dB at 1Hz and –3dB at 70kHz

Distortion:

Typically <0.05% THD at rated power

0.1% THD and IM worst case
prior to clipping

Current Output:

100A short duration peak per channel
Fuse protected

Rise Time:

Typically 5µS

Hum & Noise:

100dB below rated output 20Hz
to 20kHz A-weighted

Input Impedance:

47,000 ohms

Gain on RCA Inputs:

32dB

Gain on balanced Inputs:

38dB

Dimensions:

Height: 275mm (10 3/4")
Width: 510mm (20")
Depth: 535mm (21")
Weight: 57 kg (125lbs)

+0.2dB

Colour:

Available in silver or black

Plinius Audio Limited
PO Box 1836, Palmerston North
New Zealand

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