M8 PREAMPLIFIER

The Plinius Odeon development has created the direction for a new range of Preamplifiers and Amplifiers. The M8 is a new and exciting Preamplifier utilising a new chassis and circuit topology resulting in a very competitively priced control unit capable of state of the art performance. The power supply has been developed to provide an extremely low impedance, allowing the audio circuitry to deliver its best.

The only visible control on the M8 is the rotary volume knob with all other functions driven from the distinct remote and indicated on the front panel display.

Several aspects of previous Plinius Preamplifiers have been continued in the M8 including low noise, low distortion J FET input circuitry and the very best of discrete componentry.

The M8 will allow the connection of up to 5 source components including both balanced and single ended connection for CD. A Processor Loop allows full integration with a home theatre system. Balanced output facilities are available for those requiring this standard of connection to a power amplifier.

The chassis has been fashioned from robust materials including a forged and anodised fascia of gratifying solidity. The fascia and accents are available in either silver or black to match with other ancillary equipment.

The inside of the M8 is very compact, with a large amount of discrete component circuitry present on one large circuit board. All power supply circuitry can be seen on the left side of the board in front of the toroidal transformer. Next to the power supply is the specialised power regulation for the line stages, then the line stages themselves on the right hand side of the circuit board. The microcontroller circuitry is all situated towards the front of amplifier, with a further two circuit boards attached to the front panel behind the display and switches.


		Frequency Response: Line input 20Hz to 20kHz ± 0.2dB. Distortion: Typically < .05% THD at rated input level. Hum & Noise: -80dB at rated input level, A weighted. Input Sensitivity For Rated Output: 125mV RMS all unbalanced inputs. Input Impedance: 50k ohms. Rated Output: 500mV RMS into 10k ohms or more. Output Source Impedance: Typically 1k ohm. Dimensions: Height 90mm (3.5"), Width 450mm (17.75"), Depth 400mm (15.75"), Weight 5.5kg (12lb).