Sidebar 2: Specifications
Description: Solid-state monoblock power amplifier. Inputs: 1 single-ended (RCA), 1 balanced (XLR). Outputs: 2 pairs Furutech Torque Guard binding posts. Power output: 300W into 8 ohms (24.8dBW), 600W into 4 ohms (24.8dBW), 1kW into 2 ohms (24.0dBW), with AC line held constant. Class-A output power: 35W (15.44dBW). Maximum output voltage: 113V p–p, 40V RMS, into 8 ohms. Frequency response: 1Hz–650kHz, –3dB. Voltage gain: 29dB at 1kHz, balanced and single-ended. Input impedance: 82k ohms, single-ended and balanced. Input sensitivity (for nominal output): 1.74V. Damping factor: 700 at 1kHz, into 8 ohms. Output impedance: 0.01 ohms at 100Hz, 0.011 ohm at 1kHz, 0.015 ohm at 10kHz. Slew rate: 72V/µs. Harmonic distortion (500kHz bandwidth, at 25V RMS into 4 and 8 ohms): 0.0016% at 1kHz, 0.0018% at 10kHz, 0.0028% at 20kHz. Harmonic distortion (90kHz bandwidth, at 25V RMS into 4 and 8 ohms): 0.0005% at 1kHz, 0.0006% at 10kHz, 0.0015% at 20kHz. Intermodulation distortion: 0.001% (SMPTE, 4:1), 0.002% (CCIF). Signal/ noise (ref 1.84V RMS input): 117dB (22kHz bandwidth), 119.5dB (A-weighted). Standby power consumption: 0.22W, wake on network disabled, 2.8W, wake on network enabled. Power consumption: 715VA at full power into 8 ohms.
Dimensions: 17.5" (444mm) W × 8.75" (222mm) H (including feet) × 19.4" (492mm) D (including connectors). Weight: 97.7lb (44.4kg) net, 111.6lb (50.6kg) shipping.
Finish: Dark gray.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 2280649 & 2280659; "Designed by Classé in Canada, Assembled in Japan."
Price: $21,998/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 32. Warranty: five years, parts and labor.
Manufacturer: Classé, a division of Sound United, LLC, 380, rue McArthur Saint-Laurent, Québec H4T 1X8, Canada; Sound United, One Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081. No telephone number listed. Web: classeaudio.com.
Dimensions: 17.5" (444mm) W × 8.75" (222mm) H (including feet) × 19.4" (492mm) D (including connectors). Weight: 97.7lb (44.4kg) net, 111.6lb (50.6kg) shipping.
Finish: Dark gray.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 2280649 & 2280659; "Designed by Classé in Canada, Assembled in Japan."
Price: $21,998/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 32. Warranty: five years, parts and labor.
Manufacturer: Classé, a division of Sound United, LLC, 380, rue McArthur Saint-Laurent, Québec H4T 1X8, Canada; Sound United, One Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081. No telephone number listed. Web: classeaudio.com.
