Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Sidebar 2: Specifications

Description: Solid state, class-AB, dual-channel, configurable, modular power amplifier. Inputs: two balanced XLR, two single-ended RCA, two single-ended BNC, USB port, Ethernet port (as configured for review). Outputs: two XLR balanced outputs (pass through for daisy-chaining), two pairs of speaker binding posts per channel. Power output, Stereo Mode: 2 × 300W into 8 ohms (24.8dBW), 22 × 550W into 4 ohms (24.4dBW), 2 × 900W into 2 ohms (23.5dBW); Mono Mode: 1 × 600W into 4 ohms (24.8dBW), 1 × 1000W into 2 ohms (24.0dBW), 1 × 1600W into 1 ohm (23.0dBW); Bridged Mode: 1 × 1100W into 8 ohms (30.4dBW), 1 × 1700W into 4 ohms (29.3dBW), 1 × 2500W into 2 ohms (28.0dBW). Power consumption: 0.5W in standby; approx. 300W at idle and at normal listening levels. Frequency response, DC–500kHz: –3dB (1W into 8 ohms). THD+noise: 0.01% at 0% global feedback (100% local feedback), 0.002% at 100% global feedback (0% local feedback), 1kHz signal, bandwidth 22Hz–80kHz, 50W under 8 ohms (all operating modes). S/N ratio (unweighted): >132dB, stereo, monaural, and biamp modes, >135dB bridged mode. Input impedance: single-ended RCA or BNC, 47k ohms or 300 ohms. Balanced: XLR 94k ohms or 600 ohms.
Dimensions: 17.32" (440mm) W × 22.05" (560mm) D × 11.22" (285mm) H. Weight: Analog Unit: 116.85lb (53kg), Power Supply 171.96lb (78kg).
Finish: Silver, Anthracite, and Satin Gold.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 15010500/01. Designed and built in Switzerland.
Price: $110,000 for a single stereo unit; $210,000 for a mono pair (as configured for review). Prices as listed in silver; slight upcharge for Anthracite and Satin Gold. Approximate number of dealers: 13. Warranty: Three years, parts and labor.
Manufacturer: CH Precision, Sàrl, ZI Le Trèsi 6B, 1028 Préverenges, Switzerland. Tel: (41) (0)21-701-9040. Web: ch-precision.com.