Plinius Audio 9200 User Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to become the proud owner of this

Plinius 9200 Integrated Amplifier.

This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation of your amplifier, and to provide
information about its design and the variety of ways it may be used.

We have designed and manufactured this amplifier to reproduce your favourite music faithfully and
accurately. With a little care and a full understanding of the operating recommendations in this manual,
your Plinius 9200 Integrated Amplifier will provide years of high-quality, trouble-free performance.

Serial Number: ................................................................................

Final Test Certified By: ................................................................................

IMPORTANT: PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING YOUR AMPLIFIER.

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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

From a distance you can see that the design of the Plinius products is more than an applied styling

exercise to the front panel. We have started from the ground up to produce a casing for our electronics

that is unrivalled in its physical strength and visual simplicity. Wherever possible we have reduced the

number of parts needed and then invested massively in refining and producing the remaining parts to the

highest quality achievable with state of the art computer controlled machines allied with expert craftsman.

Examples of this approach include the hydraulically formed corners on the amplifiers giving much greater

strength and the one piece housing for the remote control unit that eliminates large joints and potential

creaks.

The very process of holding the remote tells you that you are controlling both a powerful and precise

product. It is designed specifically for the act of listening to music, not channel surfing on a television or

changing the room temperature. The distinction is important because we believe that listening to music is

a highly selective and emotional experience that requires a much greater level of concentration and

precision to fully appreciate and enjoy.

As with music that you are not familiar with, truly innovative new designs can take time to understand and

enjoy. How often have you heard music that you were first unsure of, that over repeated listening, has

become a firm favourite. Our designs are fundamentally different to many other companies, and we hope

that you will take the time to explore their unique character and qualities because we have not made them

different simply to be different. We genuinely believe that their visual and tactile qualities do improve the

experience of listening to music and that is our design goal!

Ross Stevens

Design Director.

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CONTENTS

Introduction ............................................................................................................................... Page 2

Design Philosophy ..................................................................................................................... Page 3

Precautions ................................................................................................................................ Page 5

Amplifier Features – Front Panel ............................................................................................... Page 6

Amplifier Features – Rear Panel ................................................................................................ Page 7

Installation and Operation ......................................................................................................... Page 10

Input/Output Connection ........................................................................................................... Page 11

9200 Features .......................................................................................................................... Page 14

Loudspeaker Selection ............................................................................................................. Page 16

Specifications .......................................................................................................................... Page 17

Index ....................................................................................................................................... Page 18

Contact Details ......................................................................................................................... Page 19

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PRECAUTIONS

Please take special note of the following precautions before operating your new amplifier:

• The Plinius 9200 Integrated Amplifier can deliver in excess of 200 watts into 8 ohms. This
amplifier is also capable of a very large peak current delivery.

• The Plinius 9200 Integrated Amplifier operates in Class AB. It is capable of generating heat that
could have an adverse effect on other electronic equipment, furniture, etc. DO NOT leave
flammable material on the amplifier whilst running, as this could pose a serious fire risk.

• This amplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels. There are some alterations that may be made
by you, the owner. However, we recommend that any work requiring removal of the lid be referred
to a suitably qualified and experienced service technician.

• DO NOT attempt to connect any input of this amplifier to its 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.

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AMPLIFIER FEATURES – FRONT PANEL

The front of the Plinius 9200 Integrated Amplifier incorporates all the facilities

you will require on a daily basis.

PLINIUS

FRONT PANEL LAYOUT SHOWING VOLUME KNOB, RECORD

ND SOURCE SELECTORS, AND DISPLAY LED

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RECORD SOURCE

PHONO

CD

TUNER

STANDBY

TA PE 1

APE 2

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DISPLAY LED

An LED on the front panel indicates that the power is on. When first switched on, the display LED will
pulse for ten seconds - this is an initialisation sequence, after which the LED remains lit during the time
the amplifier is powered on. Whenever mute or a remote button is pressed, the LED will dim.

SOURCE SELECTOR

This rotary switch enables selection of any of the five different inputs available on the back panel. This
selection is fed to the speakers via the output posts on the rear of the amplifier. Note that in standby
mode no input is selected.

RECORD SELECTOR

This rotary switch allows recording of any of the five different inputs available on the back panel. Note that
when recording, the source that is being listened to will not be interfered with. For example, it is possible
to be listening to the CD input whilst recording from the TUNER input. Two tape decks can be connected
and dubbing in either direction is possible. Note that in standby mode no input is selected.

VOLUME CONTROL KNOB

The volume control is an ALPS motorised unit that will accurately convey the source signals to the power
amplification stage of the Plinius 9200. The knob can be adjusted manually or with the remote control
supplied. When using the remote control to alter the volume level, briefly press the button to make small
adjustments, or hold the button down to continuously adjust the volume.

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