Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Description: Stereo power amplifier with switchable class-a/class-AB output stage. Power output: 100Wpc into 8 ohms (20dBW), 180Wpc into 4 ohms (19.5dBW). Bridged-mono output: 360Wpc into 8 ohms (25.6dBW). Dynamic headroom: 1dB or greater into 8 ohms with music. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, –0.1dB (0dB at 0Hz; –1dB at 120kHz). Phase response: –0° at 20Hz, –2° at 20kHz. Distortion: typically 0.02% THD and IMD at rated power; 0.1% THD and IMD, worst case prior to clipping. Saturation: 125Wpc or greater into 8 ohms. Voltage swing: 90V peak-peak per channel. Current output: 50A short-duration continuous per channel. Risetime: typically 2µs. Hum & noise: 100dB below rated output, 20Hz–20kHz, A-weighted. Input impedance: 100k ohms.
Dimensions: 20" W by 8.75" H by 19" D. Weight: 82 lbs.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 7218, 7536.
Price: $3995. Approximate number of dealers: 14.
Manufacturer: Plinius, New Zealand. Web: www.pliniusaudio.com. US distributor: Fanfare International Inc., New York, NY (1997); Elite Audio Video Distribution, 1027 N. Orange Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90038. Tel: (800) 457-2577, x22. Web: www.themusic.com (2006).