Plinius Audio P10 User Manual
CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to become the proud owner of this
Plinius P10 Power 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 P10 Power Amplifier will provide years of high-quality, trouble-free performance.
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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 9
Input/Output Connection ........................................................................................................... Page 10
P10 Features ............................................................................................................................ Page 12
Loudspeaker Selection ............................................................................................................. Page 13
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... Page 14
Index ....................................................................................................................................... Page 15
Contact Details ......................................................................................................................... Page 16
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PRECAUTIONS
Please take special note of the following precautions before operating your new amplifier:
• The Plinius P10 Power 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 P10 Power 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. 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
FRONT PANEL LAYOUT SHOWING DISPLAY LED
PLINIUS
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 remote trigger is activated the LED will dim.
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