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above and below the amplifier. The amplifier must never be placed on a carpet or similar surface that obstructs 

air circulation through the component. Nor must it be covered while in use or placed on a narrow shelf or in 

another confined space. 

The amplifier will automatically switch itself off if overheated.

CLEANING

The top cover and knobs are made of brushed and anodized aluminum, while the front panel is made of solid, 

powder coated aluminum. Fingerprints or stains on the front panel, knobs or top cover can be removed with a 

cloth moistened with warm water. 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

a120 linear Integrated Amplifier 

Specifications:

Power output 

120W + 120W at 4Ohms       80W+80W at 8Ohms 

Minimum load 

4 ohms speakers can be connected. 

Input Sources 

4 selectable inputs switched by gold plated relays 

Input Terminals 

Gold plated Phono/RCA unbalanced and gold plated XLR balanced 

Output Terminals 

One set of gold plated speaker terminals each channel 

Line level Outputs 

Gold plated Phono/RCA unbalanced pre out 

Frequency response 

Less than - 0.5dB deviation 10Hz-150kHz 

Phase response 

Less than 2 degrees deviation 20Hz-80kHz 

Signal-to-noise ratio 

More than 80dB 

Crosstalk 

Less than -100dB 

Distortion 

Less than 0.08% @ 20W 8 0hms 

Vacuum tube                   Sovtek 6H30 x1 

Remote Control  

RC-5 compatible IR system 36kHz modulation 

Dimensions 

8cm x 43cm x 32cm (HxWxD), 15kg shipment weight. 

NOTE & WARNING 

Consonance products should only be opened or serviced by certified technicians. The devices contain 

electronic components that can cause severe electric shock. Work performed on Consonance products by 

unqualified personnel can cause serious damage and personal injury.

Opening of the product by non-authorized personnel will void the guarantee.

The products must not be exposed to rain or moisture. 

GUARANTEE

All Consonance products come with a 1-year guarantee for unit and 90days guarantee for vacuum tube 

against defective materials and workmanship. 

In case you should need assistance with your Consonance product please find your nearest dealer or 

distributor by looking at our web page: 

http://www.operaudio.com

Summary of Contents for A120 linear

Page 1: ... to the best quality principles All CONSONANCE products are created with acoustical instruments in a concert situation as point of reference The music is reproduced exactly like the original and is limited only by the quality of the recording Our aim is to give you the best possible music experience CONTENTS Sound Advice p 2 General use p 2 Remote Control p 3 Use Placement p 3 Cleaning p 4 Technic...

Page 2: ...o reach its normal operating point and only slight sonic improvement will be noticed after 5 minutes On the right of the front panel the right knob is the channel selector with selections INPUT1 IN1 INPUT2 IN2 INPUT3 IN3 BALANCED INPUT BAL and the left knob is the volume control Note all the function of input selecting and volume control could be displayed on the screen which will go automatically...

Page 3: ...untry The preamplifier section of the a120 linear has two types of audio inputs unbalanced audio signal with RCA plugs phono plugs and true balanced audio signal with XLR plugs pin 2 is positive phase pin 3 is negative phase and pin 1 is chassis earth but only one tape of outputs unbalanced audio signal with RCA plugs phono plugs CONSONANCE REMOTE CONTROL The Consonance a120 linear can be controll...

Page 4: ...nnel Line level Outputs Gold plated Phono RCA unbalanced pre out Frequency response Less than 0 5dB deviation 10Hz 150kHz Phase response Less than 2 degrees deviation 20Hz 80kHz Signal to noise ratio More than 80dB Crosstalk Less than 100dB Distortion Less than 0 08 20W 8 0hms Vacuum tube Sovtek 6H30 x1 Remote Control RC 5 compatible IR system 36kHz modulation Dimensions 8cm x 43cm x 32cm HxWxD 15...

Page 5: ...y in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part This warranty shall not apply to any Opera audio product which shall have been repaired or altered outside of our factory in any way so as to affect its stability nor which has been subject to misuse negligence or accident Warranties of the vacuum tubes are by the respective manufacturers...

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