Integrated Amp Reviews

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Integrated amplifier with class-AB output stage, optional phono stage, room-correction equalizer/ tone controls (not installed), and PS 3000 HV external power supply. Analog inputs: 4 pairs RCA (line), 4 pairs XLR (line), 1 pair RCA phono (for optional phono stage), 1 pair RCA (line), 1 RCA recorder, dedicated input for optional power supply. Analog outputs: 1 pair RCA preamp, 1 pair XLR preamp, 1 pair RCA recorder. ; Nominal input impedance: 20k ohms (RCA); 5k ohms (XLR)Speaker outputs: 2 pairs (A, B, or A+B for biwire). Amp stage: 300Wpc into 8 ohms (24.8dBW), 500Wpc into 4 ohms (24dBW). Power bandwidth: 1Hz–150kHz. Frequency response: 0.05Hz–180kHz, +0/–3dB. Slew rate: 60V/µs. Damping factor: >65. THD+N: 0.03%. Signal/noise: >115dB A-weighted. Preamplifier stage: Frequency response: 0.05Hz–300kHz, +0/–3dB; Signal/noise: 105dB unweighted, 110dB A-weighted; THD: 0.001%; Intermodulation distortion: 0.001%; Channel separation: >90dB. Supplied accessories: Remote control.
Dimensions: 6.7" (170mm) H × 18.1" (460mm) W × 18.1" (460mm) D. Weight: 84lb (38kg). Shipping dimensions (in flight case): 20" × 27" × 20". Shipping weight: 123lb.
Finishes: Silver or titanium with black heatsinks.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 3001 3059 00297. Manufactured in Germany.
Price: $23,500. Approximate number of US dealers: 28. Warranty: 3 years parts and labor.
Manufacturer: T+A elektroakustik GmbH & Co. KG, Planckstrasse 9-11, 32052 Herford, East Westphalia, Germany. Tel: (49) 0 5221 7676-0. Web: ta-hifi.com. US/Canada sales: David Schultz. Tel: (207) 251-8129.