Plinius INSPIRE 880 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSPIRE 880/980 Integrated Amplifier Instruction Manual The heart of music www.pliniusaudio.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
All operational, technical and descriptive material in this publication is subject to change at any time without notice. For further product information or queries, please contact your Plinius dealer. Plinius products are designed and manufactured by Plinius Audio Limited, New Zealand. -
Page 4: Introduction
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 Inspire Integrated Amplifier will provide years of high-quality, trouble-free performance. -
Page 5: Unpacking
NOTE: This unit has been designed for use in moderate climates only, not for tropical conditions. The design of this Plinius product incorporates a very high level of mechanical decoupling of the input and output. It can however still be influenced by acoustical feedback in the operating environment. -
Page 6: Care & Maintenance
SURFACE CLEANING From time to time you may wish to clean the surface of your Plinius equipment to remove dust, or any material build up from the atmosphere or on commonly used controls. Your Plinius product is made up of parts that have a hard anodised or a powder coat finish and will clean easily without being damaged. -
Page 7: Precautions
PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW AMPLIFIER. • The Plinius Inspire Integrated Amplifier can deliver in excess of 80 watts into 8 ohms. This amplifier is also capable of a very large peak current delivery. •... -
Page 8: Front Panel Functions
Front Panel Functions The front of the Plinius Inspire Integrated Amplifier incorporates all the facilities you will require on a daily basis. 1. DISPLAY LED The blue LED on the front panel indicates the mode of operation. When fi rst switched on the unit will go into standby and the display LED will vary in brightness. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Functions
The phono inputs for your Plinius Inspire Integrated Amplifier are suitable only for low level input from phono turntables fitted with a Moving Magnet (MM) type cartridge. The loading is fixed at 47K ohms. Consult your Plinius dealer for further advice if required. 3. CD XLR INPUT TERMINALS A set of ‘line level’... - Page 10 (red) inputs along the top. These are ‘line level’ inputs, for use with unbalanced signals from line level source components such as CD players, tuners, etc. Consult your Plinius dealer for further advice if required.
- Page 11 NOTE: Wireless/Wired mode is detected at power on. If a network cable is connected when the amplifier is switched on, wireless mode cannot be used. To use wireless mode the amplifier must be switched off, the cable must be removed and then the amplifier switched on.
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Page 12: Remote Control Functions
This allows a minimum warm up period before the Plinius Inspire Integrated Amplifier is at it’s sonic best. 2. DISPLAY The display button on the remote enables you to adjust the display brightness of the white LED’s. - Page 13 Briefly press either button to make fine adjustments to the volume level. Hold down either button to continually adjust the volume level. 7. MUTE Pressing this button toggles the Inspire Integrated Amplifier in and out of mute. CD PLAYER REMOTE FUNCTIONS: 8.
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Page 14: Installation & Operation
DO NOT attempt to connect your Inspire Integrated Amplifier until you have read and fully understood these instructions. Should you require further assistance, please contact your Plinius dealer. DO NOT POWER UP YOUR AMPLIFIER UNTIL YOU HAVE CONNECTED YOUR INPUT/OUTPUTS CORRECTLY FOR YOUR SYSTEM. - Page 15 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.
- Page 16 NOTE: Ensure the server software is set with the location of your music library files. Use an appropriate controller such as Plinius Arataki for iPad to connected wirelessly to your home network and select the source library as the server and Inspire 980 as the player.
- Page 17 If in doubt, please consult your Plinius dealer. Mains supply power connection is via the plug-in lead supplied with your Inspire Integrated Amplifier. Where possible, check the wall outlet is switched OFF, then connect the local mains plug end of the lead to the wall outlet.
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Page 18: Product Features
Should the amplifier continue to show repeated error mode, contact your Plinius dealer. P L I N I U S I N S P I R E... -
Page 19: Loudspeaker Selection
Loudspeaker Selection Your Plinius Inspire Integrated Amplifier is designed for use with high fidelity loudspeakers. It should not be used to operate with any other type of appliance or equipment. Be certain that your loudspeakers can handle most of the rated output power of this amplifier. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
NOTE: If the unit immediately or repeatedly suffers mains fuse failure or thermal overload protection, there may be a major problem and you should contact your Plinius dealer. P L I N I U S I N S P I R E... -
Page 21: Specifications
Specifications INSPIRE 880/980 SPECIFICATIONS POWER MM PHONO INPUT 80 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms. RCA Unbalanced Input Both channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz Gain: 50dB at less than 0.2% total harmonic distortion Load: 47k Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz FREQUENCY RESPONSE +/–0.2dB within RIAA spec... -
Page 22: Index
Index Display LED....................6 Front Panel Layout ................6 Fuse Protection ..................16 Ground Lift Switch ................8 IEC Power Connector ................8, 15 Input Terminals ..................7, 12 Loudspeaker Impedance ..............17 Loudspeaker Power ................17 Mains/Line Fuse ..................16 Mains Supply Connection .............15 Mains Switch .....................7 Network Input ...................8, 14 Operating Temperature..............3, 16 Optical Inputs ...................8 Output Terminals ...................8, 13...
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