Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Two-channel, solid-state power amplifier. Inputs: 1 pair balanced, line-level (XLR). Outputs: 2 pairs WBT binding posts. Rear-panel controls: one 3.3–24V remote trigger, 4/8 ohm selector, fan on/off, two 20A IEC jacks, two main power on/off, magnetic breaker switches. Front-panel controls: standby, screen on/off, screen selector (RMS/peak & real-time spectrum analysis or power meters). Output power, both channels driven, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.01% THD, 600Wpc into 8 ohms (27.8dBW) 1200Wpc into 4 ohms (27.8dBW), 1200W into 2 ohms (24.8dBW); 1kHz, 0.01% THD, 746Wpc into 8 ohms (28.7dBW) 1350Wpc into 4 ohms (28.3dBW), 1350Wpc into 2 ohms (25.3dBW); 1kHz, 0.01% THD, 1/1.75/1.75 horsepower; 1kHz, 1% THD, 860Wpc into 8 ohms (29.3dBW) 1400Wpc into 4 ohms (28.45dBW), 2000W into 2 ohms (27dBW). Frequency response: +0/–3dB, 5Hz–150kHz into 8 ohms. Voltage gain: 27.8dB. Input impedance: 47k ohms (balanced for each phase). THD+N: 20Hz–20kHz, 0.01% into 8/4/2 ohms; at 1kHz at rated power, 0.005% into 8 ohms, 0.006% into 4 ohms, 0.008% into 2 ohms; at 10W, 0.0015% into 8 ohms, 0.003% into 4 or 2 ohms. Intermodulation distortion (SMPTE or Twin-tone): 0.01%. Signal/Noise (A-weighted): 128dB ref. rated output. Damping factor: >600 at 100Hz. Slew rate: >60V/µs. Channel separation: >110dB. Power requirements: 117/230V AC, 50/60Hz. Power consumption: 1wx2 in Standby, 1800Wx2 maximum. Trigger input: 3–24V DC, steady-state.
Dimensions: 19" (483mm) W by 9.75" (247.4mm) H by 21.5" (546mm) D. Weight: 98.75 lbs (44.8kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 2HP 0014.
Price: $19,995. Approximate number of dealers: 30. Warranty: 7 years.
Manufacturer: SAE (Scientific Audio Electronics), 1749 Chapin Road, Montebello, CA 90640. Tel: 844-4HEARSAE, (844)443-2772. Web: www.hear-sae.com.