Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Description: Solid-state monoblock power amplifier with analog output level meter featuring logarithmic scale (–60dB to 3dB and directly in watts). Continuous average output power, 20Hz–20kHz: 250W into 8 ohms (24dBW), 500W into 4 ohms (24dBW), 1000W into 2 ohms (24dBW). THD: 0.05% with 2 ohm load, 0.03% with 4–16 ohm load. Intermodulation distortion: 0.003%. Frequency response: at rated continuous average output, 20Hz–20kHz, +0/–0.2dB; at 1W output, 0.5Hz–160kHz, +0/–30dB. Voltage gain: 28.0dB. Damping factor: 400. Input impedance, balanced: 40k ohms unbalanced, 20k ohms balanced. Input sensitivity: 1.78V for rated continuous average output, 110mV for 1W output. S/N ratio (A-weighted): 120dB with input shorted, ref. rated continuous average output. Power consumption: 180W idle, 950W in accordance with IEC-65.
Dimensions: 18 11/16" W by 9 15/16" H by 21 7/16" D. Weight: 110 lbs net, 132 lbs shipping.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: L7Y033, L7Y034.
Price: $27,000/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 25.
Manufacturer: Accuphase, Japan. US distributor: Axiss Marketing, 17800 S. Main St., Suite 109, Gardena, CA 90248. Tel: (310) 329-0187. Fax: (310) 329-0189. Web: www.accuphase.com.