Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Solid state, class-A (into 8 ohms) mono power amplifier. Inputs: one each balanced (XLR), single-ended (RCA). Output: 2 pairs loudspeaker binding posts per channel, RCA and XLR outputs for bridging and biamping. Rated output power: 125W into 8 ohms, 250W into 4 ohms, 500W into 2 ohms, 1000W into 1 ohm (all 21dBW). Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz (+0, –0.2dB) at full rated power; 0.5Hz–160kHz (+0, –3dB) at 1W. Input impedance: 40k ohms balanced; 20k ohms single-ended. Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted, input shorted): 130dB with Gain switch set to MAX, 135dB with gain switch set to –12dB. Guaranteed output noise voltage: 10µV. THD (20Hz–20kHz, 4–16 ohm load): 0.03%. Distortion: 0.01%. Damping factor: 1000 or greater. Gain: 28dB, 25dB, 22dB, 16dB. Input sensitivity: 1.26V for full rated output, 0.11V for 1W output. Standby power consumption: 230W, 0.3W in Eco Mode.
Dimensions: 18.31" (465mm) W × 20.28" (515mm) D × 9.45" (240mm) H. Weight: 101.5lb (46kg); shipping weight: 122lb (55kg).
Finish: Gold faceplate on black housing.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: L2Y187, L2Y188. Designed and built in Japan.
Price: $51,900/pair. Approximate number of US dealers: 22. Warranty: 3 years, parts and labor.
Manufacturer: Accuphase Laboratory Inc., 2-14-10 Shin-ishikawa, Aobaku Yokohama 225-8508, Japan. Tel: +81 45 901 2770. Web: accuphase.com. US distributor: AXISS Audio USA, 2190 Nolensville Pike, Suite C, Nashville, TN 37211. Tel: (615) 419-1522. Email: sales@axissaudio.com. Web: axissaudio.com.