Plinius Audio 8100 Bi-Wiring, Phasing Or Polarity, Connecting The Mains Supply, Warm-Upperiod

BI-WIRING

Bi-wiring uses two pairs of loudspeaker cables for each channel loudspeaker. You will notice that the rear panel of your Plinius 8100 has two pairs of output terminals for this purpose. When using bi-wires, always connect positive (+) to positive (+) and the same for the negative (-) terminals.

PHASING (OR POLARITY)

It is important to achieve good stereo imaging in your listening room. By observing the wiring instructions above, each power amplifier/loudspeaker combination should be in phase. If you experience poor stereo image and/or a lack of bass, check that the loudspeaker wiring has been connected correctly. We recommend that you use one of the easily obtainable ‘test discs’ to help you ensure both phasing and channel orientation are correct. If in doubt, consult your PLINIUS dealer for advice.

To achieve a sound performance that is correctly aligned to your room, make sure all of the leads carrying signals for the RIGHT channel loudspeaker are connected to the RIGHT input to the amplifier from your preamplifier or CD player etc. Signals for the LEFT channel should be wired in a similar fashion.

CONNECTING THE MAINS SUPPLY

Now that your Plinius 8100 Integrated Amplifier is configured to your system correctly, the mains cable can be plugged into the IEC socket on the back of the amplifier. Re-check the speaker cables are connected correctly. Flick the power switch on the front panel to the right. The power LED will pulse for ten seconds as the internal microprocessor allows the internal circuitry to stabilise before opening the mute circuit. You can now enjoy your new Plinius 8100 Integrated Amplifier.

WARM-UP PERIOD

You will find that the Plinius 8100 will become noticeably ‘warmer’ in sound after being on for a period of time. We usually recommend waiting at least 24 hours before expecting the best quality of sound reproduction from your amplifier. Also, as the Plinius 8100 uses very little power while on, we suggest leaving the unit turned on so that it will always be at it’s sonic best.

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