Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Description: Solid-state, stereo integrated amplifier with remote control, four digital and two analog inputs, digital processor loop, RS-232 port, 12V trigger input and output, and soft clipping. Digital input sample rates accepted: 32–192kHz at up to 32-bit word length. Clipping power: >250Wpc into 8 ohms (>24dBW). Maximum continuous power: >200Wpc into 8 ohms (>23dBW), >250Wpc into 4 ohms (21dBW), >300W into 2 ohms (18.8dBW). IHF dynamic power: 300Wpc into 8 ohms (24.8dBW), 450Wpc into 4 ohms (23.5dBW), 600W into 2 ohms (21.8dBW). Maximum output current: >27A. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.3dB, –3dB at >85kHz. Channel separation: >80dB (analog inputs), >90dB (digital inputs), both at 10kHz ref. 1/3 rated power into 4 ohms. Damping factor: >2000 (20–200Hz). Distortion: <0.02%, 20Hz–20kHz at 100mW–rated power, with Audio Precision AES17 and passive 20kHz filters. Input sensitivity: 296mV for 100W output, 418mV for rated power. Input impedance: 36k ohms in parallel with 200pF. Maximum input level: 5.6V RMS at –9dB level trim setting. Signal/noise: >95dB A-weighted ref. 1W, >118dB A-weighted ref. 200W. Power consumption: 500W in normal use, 100W at idle, 1W in standby.
Dimensions: 17.1" (435mm) W by 5.8" (148mm) H by 19.76" (502mm) D including speaker terminals. Weight: 44.4 lbs (20.2kg) net, 56.8 lbs (25.8kg) shipping.
Finishes: Gray, silver.
Serial Numbers Of Units Reviewed: H99M200085, H99M200094.
Price: $5999. Approximate number of dealers: 350.
Manufacturer: NAD Electronics International, 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3K1, Canada. Tel: (800) 263-4641, (905) 831-0799. Web: www.nadelectronics.com.