Plinius Audio P10 manual Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS

300-WATTS RMS PER CHANNEL INTO 8 OHMS.

450-WATTS RMS PER CHANNEL INTO 4 OHMS.

BOTH CHANNELS DRIVEN FROM 20Hz TO 20kHz AT 0.05% TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION.

MONO OUTPUT: 1000 Watts RMS 20Hz to 20kHz into 8 ohms (Mono).

DYNAMIC HEADROOM: 1dB or greater at 8 ohms with music.

FREQUENCY 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: 70A short duration peak per channel. Fuse protected.

RISE TIME: Typically 4s.

SLEW RATE: >50V/s.

HUM & NOISE: 100dB below rated output 20Hz to 20kHz A-weighted.

GAIN: 32dB Unbalanced, 38dB Balanced.

INPUT IMPEDANCE: 47k.

HEIGHT: 275mm (10 3/4")

WIDTH: 510mm (20")

DEPTH: 535mm (21")

WEIGHT: 57kg (125lbs)

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Contents Page Serial Number Final Test Certified By Design Philosophy Contents Precautions Amplifier Features Front Panel Mute SwitchClass a Switch Page Amplifier Configuration Selector Amplifier Features Rear PanelInput Terminals Amplifier Configuration Selector ACSOutput Terminals Stereo BALANCED/UNBALANCED SignalsGround Lift Switch Mains SwitchMains Power Cord IEC Connector Output Terminals BRIDGED/MONOInstallation and Operation Placement and VentilationMains Voltage Connection Rear Panel Showing Location of INPUT/OUTPUT Terminals INPUT/OUTPUT ConnectionRCA Stereo RCA Bridged MonoXLR Stereo BI-WIRING XLR Balanced MonoTermination Quality Phasing or Polarity Connecting the Mains SupplyError Detection SA-REFERENCE FeaturesFuse Protection Ecologic ControlMAINS/LINE Fuse LED Brightness ControlLoudspeaker Selection WHY Class a is Better Specifications Pages 7,20 IndexContact Details

P10 specifications

Plinius Audio has long been regarded as a pioneer in the high-fidelity audio world, and the Plinius P10 exemplifies their commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality. This robust stereo power amplifier is designed to meet the needs of audiophiles who demand both performance and reliability.

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