Plinius Kaitaki Preamplifier

*Optional Phono Stage - total cost $6795
The preamplifier can be fitted with an optional phono stage based on the Hautonga design. The Phono has two gain settings and five loading settings to allow for suitable cartridge matching.

While the Kaitaki preamplifier mates aesthetically and musically with the Plinius P10 power amplifier this exciting preamplifier is the perfect partner for the Plinius SA103 power amplifier used either as a stereo amplifier or in a monoblock configuration.

Visible controls on the Kaitaki are the rotary volume knob and source selection buttons with all other functions driven from the distinctive Plinius remote control. LED indicators on the front panel display demonstrate the source selected and status of the mute, phase and HT bypass functions.

The Kaitaki will allow the connection of up to 5 source components including both balanced and single ended connection for CD. A processor loop allows integration with a home theatre system and output is available from RCA or XLR connectors. The optional adjustable phono stage model allows enjoyment of vinyl at a sophisticated level without the need to purchase a specialised phono preamplifier.

The electronics topography is derived in part from development work done on circuits for our later generation integrated amplifiers and source components, and  a power supply with extremely low impedance allows the audio circuitry to deliver its best.

Specifications

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

• 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.2dB

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO

• -80dB at rated input level, A weighted

DISTORTION

• <0.05% THD at rated input level

INPUT SENSITIVITY FOR RATED OUTPUT

• 125mV RMS Unbalanced Inputs
• 62mV RMS Balanced Inputs
• INPUT IMPEDENCE
• 50k ohms

RATED PRE OUT LEVEL

• 500mV RMS into 10k ohms or higher

PRE OUT MINIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD

• 47k ohms
• LINE OUT LEVEL
• 190mV at 200 ohms

OUTPUT SOURCE IMPEDENCE

• Typically 100 ohms

GAIN

• Line Ampilfier: 12dB

POWER/CURRENT CONSUMPTION

• 40W
• 0.10A (23W) idle/standby

INPUT CAPACITANCE

• 100pF

ADJUSTABLE GAIN

• 60dB, 66dB

ADJUSTABLE LOAD

• 47k ohms, 470 ohms, 100 ohms, 47 ohms, 22 ohms

DIMENSIONS

• Height: 105mm (4")
  Width: 450mm (17.5")
  Depth: 400mm (15.75")
  Weight: 9kg (20lbs)