Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Description: Solid-state monoblock amplifier. Rated output power (20Hz–20kHz,<0.5% THD): 600W into 8 ohms (27.8dBW); 1200W continuous into 4 ohms (27.8dBW). Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.4dB. S/N ratio: >115dB (ref. 1W). Input impedance: 55k ohms balanced (only balanced input available). Total harmonic distortion: <0.001%, 1kHz, half power, 8 ohms. Maximum peak current: >150A. Noise: <150µV (with input shorted, 400Hz–30kHz). Voltage gain: not given. Input sensitivity (for 2.83V output): 41mV. Input sensitivity (for full output): not given. Output impedance: 0.009 ohm, 20Hz–20kHz. Damping factor: >900, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms. Power consumption: typically 230W at idle.
Dimensions: 20.2" (514mm) W by 11.3" (288mm) H by 18.5" (470mm) D. Shipping weight: 95 lbs (42.8kg).
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 000020, 000021.
Price: $14,995/pair (2000). Approximate number of dealers: 18. Warranty: 5 years.
Manufacturer: Electrocompaniet, Box 92, Solheimsveien 36, N-1473, Skárer, Norway. Tel: (47) 67-911751. Fax: (47) 67-911760. Web: www.electrocompaniet.com. US Distributor: Jason Scott Distributing, Inc., Wyndmoor, PA 19038 (2000); World HiFi Group, 14641 South 800 West Suite A, Bluffdale, Utah 84065. Tel: (801) 208-8295. Fax: (801) 208-8298. Web: www.worldhifigroup.com (2008).