Plinius Audio 8150 User Manual
Plinius Audio Receivers and Amplifiers
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NOTE: All serial numbers and dates quoted are approximate only. Dates quoted
are time of manufacture. Exact date and serial number of Mk changeover cannot
be guaranteed.
8150
May 1988 through July 2000
Serial numbers 8328 through 9708
BJT based phono stage
(component change required when changing moving magnet to moving coil)
Up-gradable to 8200 Mk1
Identified as 8150 by checking labelling on front and rear panels
8200 Mk1
July 2000 through October 2001
Serial numbers 9742 through 0785
BJT based phono stage
(component change required when changing moving magnet to moving coil)
Improved power regulation to phono and line amplifier stages
Not up-gradable to Mk2
Identified as Mk1 by checking for ‘8200’ only designation on rear panel
8200 Mk2
November 2001 through May 2003
Serial numbers 0815 through 1804
FET based phono stage
(no component change required when changing moving magnet to moving coil)
Increased current capability
Identified as Mk2 by checking for ‘8200 MkII’ designation on rear panel