Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Two-channel, solid-state power amplifier. Inputs: 1 pair balanced, line-level (XLR). Outputs: 1 pair multiway binding posts, 1 pair Neutrik NL4 speaker outputs (channels 1 & 2), 1 Neutrik NL4 speaker output (for bridged-mono operation). Rear-panel controls: two 12V trigger inputs/outputs, three-position Input Sensitivity Switch, two-position Bridge Mode Switch. Front-panel controls: Power Switch, Power Indicator, Clip, Temperature, and Mute Indicators for each channel. Output power, 1kHz 0.0001% THD+N, both channels driven: 100W into 8 ohms (20dBW), 130W into 6 ohms (19.4dBW), 190W into 4 ohms (19.8dBW), 240W into 3 ohms (19dBW). Output power, bridged-mono mode: 200W into 16 ohms (26dBW), 380W into 8 ohms (25.8dBW), 480W into 6 ohms (25dBW). Output current: 18 amps/channel, both channels driven, 18 amps shut-down threshold. Input sensitivity (selectable): 9.8V RMS/22dBu, 4V RMS/14.2dBu, 2V RMS/8.2dBu. Input impedance: 50k ohms. THD+noise (1kHz, 80kHz LPF): –118dB (–0.00013%). Frequency response: better than 0.1Hz–200kHz, +0/–3dB. Signal/noise (A-weighted): 132dB (stereo), 135dB (mono). Damping factor (8 ohms): 350 at 20Hz, 254 at 1kHz, 34 at 20kHz, 7 at 200kHz.
Dimensions: (including feet and connectors): 11.04" (283mm) W by 3.84" (98mm) H by 9.34" (240mm) D. Weight: 12.5 lbs net (5.7kg), 16 lbs (7.3kg) shipping. Rack-mount version: 19" (487mm) W by 3.88" (99mm) H by 10.62" (272mm) D. Weight: 13.5 lbs net (6.1kg), 17 lbs (7.7kg) shipping.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 14440108-0.
Price: $2995. Approximate number of dealers: 35. Warranty: 5 years.
Manufacturer: Benchmark Media Systems, Inc., 203 E. Hampton Place, Suite 2, Syracuse, NY 13206-1633. Tel: (800) 262-4675, (315) 437-6300. Fax: (315) 437-8119. Web: www.benchmarkmedia.com.