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Recharging Nargra Pl-P

I traded a Nagra amp online not knowing too much about it other than the nice look and feel of its interface. Its seems that the row of D batteries are dead. I was wondering how to go about e-charging them. Or do I have to replace them? They appear to be soldered together and possibly heat-shrunk wrapped together.

This is the only reason I can think of why it would not power up, other than some other unforeseen damage, and likewise, a scam. But id like to think not.

Any suggestions?

Also, while i am at it, what sort of cables will I need to get this wired to a turntable and speakers? Any suggested brands or idea of price range? I these get to be too much I may try to sell this item, assuming it works,and at a significant discount. If that's the case, is the serial number shown inside, because there is nothing on the outside.

Thank you all.
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mcintech
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Norm,

A clarification: since the PL-P uses rechargeable batteries, there is a charge monitoring circuit as well as just straight DC input, and therefore the PL-P must use a different supply (the CCC3) vs. the other non-battery Nagra units used the ACPS and ACPS-II power supplies.

Steve George
Nagra USA Service Manager
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mcintech
128 posts
 
The User Manual clearly states that in an emergency one could operate the PL-P on standard D-Cell alkalines, but I have never gotten one to even power up in that state.

I personally own a PL-P Power Supply Charger (PL-P CCC3) that I can sell you as well as a set of pre-loved, but unused Battery Sticks (batons). The power supply I obtained years ago thinking I was going to obtain a Demo or Protoype PL-P.

NEW this supply is over $1100, but I will sell you mine and a new old stock set of NiCad batteries.

Send me an email and we will discuss prices.
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