Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Description: Single-ended, class-A, solid-state MOSFET monoblock amplifier with transformer-coupled output, single-ended and balanced inputs and passthrough outputs. Output power: 100W maximum (28V RMS on 8 ohm terminal) (20dBW). Frequency response (at 1W output): 3Hz–40kHz, –3dB. Power bandwidth: 20Hz–40kHz, –3dB. Damping factor: 8. Input impedance: 47k ohms. Sensitivity: 1V for full output. Residual noise (volume at minimum): 0.5mV. Maximum distortion: 2% at full power.
Dimensions: 23" H by 10" W by 20" D. Weight: 154 lbs each.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: None visible.
Price: $35,000/pair (2002); no longer availabel (2009). Approximate number of dealers: 32. Warranty: 3 years.
Manufacturer: EAR/Yoshino Ltd., Rectory Farm, Cambridge Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambs. PE18 8BP, England, UK. Tel: (44) 1480-453791. Fax: (44) 1480-432006. US distributor: EAR USA, 1087 East Ridgewood Street, Long Beach, CA 90807. Tel: (562) 422-4747. Fax: (562) 396-6577.