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The ST260's purpose and function
The ST260 is a compact, very efficient, two channel power amplifier. It is designed to
be used in all types of audio or audio/video systems. The term versatile is almost
adequate to describe the variance of operational modes the ST260 is capable of
providing. This is all accomplished through the simple placement of internal jumpers
and the paralleling or bridging of it’s outputs and/or linking multiple ST260’s.
Here is a listing for some of the many tasks it can be set up to perform:
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The most obvious function for the ST260 is to take 2 separate audio
inputs, such as a stereo pair, and provide 2 separate amplified outputs.
Your ST260 has arrived set up in this configuration.
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With the inputs buffered, a line output (OUT BUS) may be taken from
either the L BUS, R BUS, or L+R BUS and sent on to another amplifier.
This allows for linking of multiple amplifiers.
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Continuing its versatility, the ST260 may be used mono to provide one,
medium current channel in order to drive a speaker requiring more power.
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As a result of the ST260’s unique bus system, the input to the left channel
may be inverted thereby allowing the possibility of creating a single high
voltage (bridged) channel from one source, through the left bus.
Design and construction
The ST260 utilizes high quality electronic circuitry to achieve an environment wherein a
detailed, transparent, and highly musical sound can be realized. The high quality parts
complement include state-of-the-art solid state devices, 1% metal film resistors,
computer grade electrolytic power supply capacitors, and a high capacity toroidal
transformer.
