Plinius M14 Instruction Manual - page 11
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It is important that you connect your preamplifier (outputs) and phono turntable (inputs) to your Plinius
M14 Phono 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 the way in which you can connect
the preamplifier to your system.
Connect your phono turntable to the inputs on the back of the Plinius M14. 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.
Now connect your preamplifier interconnects to the outputs on the Plinius M14, again ensuring you have
left and right channels connected in phase.
If your phono turntable has an earth cable, this can be connected to the gold earth post on the back of the
Plinius M14.
TERMINATION QUALITY
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 POLARITY)
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.
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/outputs on your power
amplifier/preamplifier/CD player etc. Signals for the LEFT channel should be wired in a similar fashion.