Plinius Reference M-10, Manual

PLINIUS REFERENCE M-10

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Installation & Operation

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. TERMINALS MARKED WITH       

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS LIVE AT ALL TIMES.

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 place this preamplifier in any position where liquids or any foreign 
material may accidentally enter it.

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE PRECAUTIONS WITHIN THIS 

MANUAL FOR PLACEMENT & OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.

CONNECTIONS

Connections to your Reference M-10 dual mono preamplifier should be made in the same 
order as they are listed in this section. DO NOT attempt to connect your Reference M-10 
dual mono preamplifier until you have read and fully understood these instructions. 
Should you require further assistance, please contact your Plinius dealer.

DO NOT POWER UP YOUR PREAMPLIFIER UNTIL YOU HAVE 

CONNECTED YOUR INPUT/OUTPUTS CORRECTLY FOR YOUR SYSTEM.

SOURCE COMPONENT INPUTS

Connect your Source to the input of the Reference M-10 dual mono preamplifier using 
suitable single-ended RCA or Balanced XLR interconnect cables only.  For RCA, make sure 
you connect the red coded cable to the red RIGHT RCA input, and the white cable to the 
white LEFT RCA input.  Also make sure the RCA connectors are a snug fit and are inserted 
all the way in.  

For CD XLR input connection, make sure you connect the RIGHT XLR input and LEFT XLR 
inputs to the right and left outputs from your source respectively.  Also make sure the XLR 
connectors click into place. Use the input selection switch to select RCA if you are using 
RCA inputs or to select XLR if you are using XLR inputs.  

NOTE: DO NOT connect XLR and RCA at the same time, use only one or the other. The 
phono input should be connected to a suitable source turntable only.

TERMINATION QUALITY

Quality of the connections must be examined to ensure that high-performance, trouble-
free operation is enjoyed.  Check the connections are inserted fully and are a firm fit. XLR 
connectors should latch in place securely.

PHASING (OR POLARITY)

It is important to achieve good stereo imaging in your listening room.  If you experience 
poor stereo image and/or a lack of bass, check that the loudspeaker wiring has been 
connected correctly. If in doubt, consult your Plinius dealer for advice.