The power supply, preamp stage and amplifier in this integrated unit are carefully matched to deliver an unadulterated musical experience. The Hiato achieves levels of reproduction unachievable by most separate component systems on the market today.
Exceeding the power output of PLINIUS' previous integrated amplifiers, the Hiato uses design concepts from some of their most prestigious units. The simple user interface of buttons for source selection and the large, tactile volume control knob maintain their design goal of elegant ergonomic simplicity while preserving the PLINIUS listening experience. The Hiato's full function remote control also operates the PLINIUS CD players.
To paraphrase Leonardo Da Vinci, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication and the Hiato continues this approach in PLINIUS design thinking. The original and unique panel designs and stylish wrap-over casing match other products in the PLINIUS range. Lifting handles at the rear allow the unit to be easily manoeuvred onto a rack, despite the sheer mass that is a necessary outcome of this level of engineering. The Hiato respects the environment from which its design inspiration was taken by complying with the latest international standards for the elimination of substances that are hazardous to the environment. PLINIUS remains determined to produce products that minimise environmental impact through giving a lifetime of use.
The Hiato has a comprehensive rear panel layout that includes four line level inputs and (if selected as a factory fit only option) a user adjustable phono input. High quality WBT RCA connectors are used on all line level and phono inputs with additional balanced XLR inputs for CD and Line 1. For Home Theatre system integration the Hiato features the HT bypass input, remote IR input and 12V input/output triggers. A small, unobtrusive 3.5mm jack on the front panel allows a casual user to connect portable media without needing to access the rear panel.
The output connections of the Hiato consist of four pairs of output connectors allowing bi-wired speaker applications, line level output for archiving and pre-out for bi-amping.
Available without phono
Available in black or silver
Specifications
Power:300 watts continous per channel into 8 ohms. Both channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.2dB -3db at 70kHz
Distortion: Less than 0.05% THD at rated power. 0.1% THD and IM worst case prior to clipping
Current Output:50A short duration peak per channel. Fuse Protected
Rise Time:Typically 5µS
Hum & Noise: 90dB below rated output 20Hz to 20kHz unweighted
Input Impedance: 47k ohms
Optional Phono Input: RCA Unbalanced input
Adjustable Gain: 50dB, 56dB, 60dB, 66dB
Adjustable Load: 47k, 470R, 100R, 47R, 22R
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.2dB within RIAA spec
Signal to noise ratio: -80dB wrt 5mV input, A weighted
Distortion: < 0.01% THD at all levels below clipping
Dimensions:
Height 170mm (7.5")
Width 450mm (17.75")
Depth 453mm (17.75")
Weight 27.5kg (60lb)
N O T E : Technical descriptions and specifications subject to change at any time without notice.
