Plinius Audio M8 User Manual

Stereo Preamplifier

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CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to become the proud owner of this

CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS

Plinius M8 Preamplifier.

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 preamplifier 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 M8 Preamplifier will provide years of high-quality, trouble-free performance.

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

Date of Manufacture: ..................................................................................

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

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Introduction ...................................................................................................................................Page 3

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

Preamplifier Features – Front Panel .............................................................................................Page 6

Preamplifier Features – Rear Panel ..............................................................................................Page 7

Preamplifier Features – Remote ...................................................................................................Page 9

Installation and Operation ............................................................................................................Page 11

Input/Output Connection ..............................................................................................................Page 12

Settings Menu Structure ..............................................................................................................Page 14

M8 Features ................................................................................................................................Page 17

Specifications .............................................................................................................................Page 18

Index ...........................................................................................................................................Page 19

Contact Details ............................................................................................................................Page 20

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

• This preamplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels. 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 preamplifier 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 preamplifier 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
audio power amplifiers) to the preamplifier output terminals.

• DO NOT connect any voltage source, short circuit, earth/ground or appliance (other than suitable
audio source components) to the preamplifier input terminals.

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The front of the Plinius M8 Preamplifier.

Front Panel Layout Sho

Front Panel Layout Showing Volume Knob, Vacuum

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Fluorescent Display,

Fluorescent Display, And Display LED

Fluorescent Display, Fluorescent Display,

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DISPLAY LED

SPLAY LED

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SPLAY LEDSPLAY LED

An LED below ‘PLINIUS’ indicates when the preamplifier is in standby mode. This LED also lights to show
whenever the remote control is being used to change the volume level.

wing Volume Knob, Vacuum

wing Volume Knob, Vacuumwing Volume Knob, Vacuum

And Display LED

And Display LEDAnd Display LED

VACUU

VACUUM FLUORESCEN

VACUUVACUU

Whenever a modification is made to the M8 settings (via the remote control) these changes will be
viewable on the display.

VOLU

VOLUME CONTROL KNOB

VOLUVOLU

The volume control is an ALPS motorised unit that will accurately convey the selected source signal to the
line stage of the Plinius M8. 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.

M FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

M FLUORESCENM FLUORESCEN

ME CONTROL KNOB

ME CONTROL KNOBME CONTROL KNOB

T DISPLAY

T DISPLAYT DISPLAY

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