SPECIAL DESIGN FEATURES
MACHINED ALUMINUM CHASSIS:
Precision-machined chassis with integrated heat-sinks,
milled from a solid block of aircraft grade aluminum, provides exceptional thermal
heat transfer/dissipation, RFI/EMI shielding, and resonance control.
CERAMIC CIRCUIT BOARDS:
All audio circuits are implemented on mil-spec, multi-layer,
low dielectric constant, Rogers™ ultra-rigid ceramic circuit board substrate for
extremely low energy retention and absorption. Large low impedance ground planes
areas for extended internal star-grounding.
COMPOSITE CIRCUIT ARCHITECTURE:
Unique composite circuit architecture incorporating
separate Class AB voltage and current gain blocks with no overall negative feedback,
delivers a sensuous grain-free musicality of unparalleled transparency and low level
resolution.
BALANCED TOPOLOGY:
Inherent cancellation effects of balanced topology implemented
throughout all power and input/output circuits ensures greatly reduced distortion and
noise under dynamic signal conditions.
HIGH-PRECISION SURFACE MOUNT COMPONENTS:
Extensive use of Lead (Pb)-free, low
temperature coefficient, active and passive surface-mount components results in
significantly smaller loop areas, reduced circuit capacitance and inductance, and
introduces less noise than conventional leaded components.
TRANSFORMER-COUPLING AND ISOLATION:
Transformer coupled input circuitry provides
universal component compatibility and virtually eliminate ground loop noise and RFI/
EMI. Transformer coupling ensures identical amplifier overall gain when using
unbalanced input adapters.
POWER FACTOR CORRECTION:
Power Factor Correction (PFC) in the power supply reduces
AC line harmonic noise pollution and increases AC line power utilization to 99%.
HIGH-EFFICIENCY SWITCH-MODE POWER SUPPLY:
Highly efficient, compact, light weight,
1500 watt DC switch-mode power supply provides optimum voltage regulation for all
circuits and operating conditions, and allows for quiet operation over a wide range of
AC mains power sources.
PARALLEL BINDING POSTS:
Dual CE approved speaker output terminals require no tools
for secure, low resistance connections, and allow for easy bi-wiring applications.
MODEL 825 STEREO AMPLIFIER
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