Plinius Audio M8 - Manual (Page 12)

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It is important that you connect your power amplifier/s (outputs) and source components (inputs) to your
Plinius M8 Preamplifier correctly to ensure the preamplifier is not damaged, and sounds its best within
your system. Now that you have read and familiarised yourself with the various connections on the
preamplifier, as covered in previous sections, we will describe in detail how to connect the preamplifier to
your system.
Connect your CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc, to the CD, Line1, Line 2, Line 3 or Line 4 RCA inputs on the
back of the Plinius M8. Make sure you connect the red coded cable to the red RIGHT RCA input, and the
black (or white) cable to the black LEFT RCA input. Also make sure the RCA connectors are a snug fit and
are inserted all the way in. If you are using balanced XLR cables note that only the CD input caters for this
type of connection. You will also need to use the settings menu and set the CD input to balanced (see
Settings Menu Structure following).
Next, connect your power amplifier/s cables to the output sockets. Ensure that you observe polarity on all
cables (red is right, black is left) to ensure correct channel phasing.
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Quality of the connections must be examined to ensure that high-performance, trouble-free operation is
enjoyed. Check that all interconnection cables are snug fitting and inserted all the way in. In the case of
balanced XLR sockets, ensure that they click in positively.
PHASING (OR POLARI PHASING (OR POLARI PHASING (OR POLARI PHASING (OR POLARITY) TY) TY) TY)
It is important to achieve good stereo imaging in your listening room. By observing the wiring
instructions above, each preamplifier/power amplifier/loudspeaker combination should be in phase. If
you experience poor stereo image and/or a lack of bass, check that all interconnection cables and
loudspeaker wires have 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
PLINIUS PLINIUS PLINIUS dealer for advice.
Naturally it is also important to make sure all 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.