Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Solid-state monoblock power amplifier. Inputs: 1 single-ended (RCA), 1 balanced (XLR). Outputs: 2 pairs binding posts. Rated power output (1kHz at 1% THD+N): 280W into 8 ohms (24.5dBW), 480W into 4 ohms (23.8dBW) (originally 500W, 24dBW), >500W into 2 ohms (>21dBW). Peak output voltage: 85V peak. Peak output current: 28A peak (originally 36A). Absolute polarity: non-inverting (RCA; XLR, pin 2 hot). Voltage gain: 26dB (RCA), 26dB (XLR High), 20dB (XLR). Frequency range: 10hz–50kHz. Input impedance: 20k ohms (XLR, XLR High), 10k ohms (RCA). Input sensitivity, 1W into 4 ohms: 100mV (RCA), 100mV (XLR High), 200mV (XLR). Input sensitivity, 500W into 4 ohms: 2.2V (RCA), 2.2V (XLR High), 4.4V (XLR). Distortion: typically 0.01% at 5W, 20Hz–20kHz. Signal/noise: 127dBA ref. 500W into 4 ohms, 100dBA ref. 1W into 4 ohms. Damping factor: >100. Power consumption: 0.5W in standby, 50W in idle, 900W at 500W into 4 ohms.
Dimensions: 17.7" (450mm) W by 5.7" (145mm) H by 17.5" (445mm) D. Weight: 48.5 lbs (22kg).
Serial numbers of units reviewed: C00451, '452.
Price: $25,000/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 10.
Manufacturer: MBL Akustukgerate GmbH & Co., KG, Kurfürstendamm 182, Berlin 10707, Germany. Tel: (49) 030-2300584-0. Fax: (49) 030-230058410. Web: www.mbl.de. US distributor: MBL North America, Inc., 263 West End Avenue, Suite 2F, New York, NY 10023. Tel: (212) 724-4870. Fax: (212) 724-4871. Web: www.mbl-northamerica.com.
Dimensions: 17.7" (450mm) W by 5.7" (145mm) H by 17.5" (445mm) D. Weight: 48.5 lbs (22kg).
Serial numbers of units reviewed: C00451, '452.
Price: $25,000/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 10.
Manufacturer: MBL Akustukgerate GmbH & Co., KG, Kurfürstendamm 182, Berlin 10707, Germany. Tel: (49) 030-2300584-0. Fax: (49) 030-230058410. Web: www.mbl.de. US distributor: MBL North America, Inc., 263 West End Avenue, Suite 2F, New York, NY 10023. Tel: (212) 724-4870. Fax: (212) 724-4871. Web: www.mbl-northamerica.com.
