V42

Legacy Powered Amplifier

Engineered with a low noise signal path and a high current, reduced stray magnetic field toroidal transformer to reduce potential hum and noise, the multi -tier power conversion design delivers superior transient response and low measured distortion - equal to the best of analog amplifier design.

An impedance aware design deals with the realities of driving typical reactive speaker loads and addresses the associated problems such as thermal shutdown, inductive snap-back, and premature current limiting. V-Series amplifiers will easily drive reactive phase shifted loads while remaining fully protected against accidental short circuits.

An advanced protection scheme ensures the loudspeaker won't experience harmful DC offset voltages while protecting the amplifier from abnormal load, AC power brownout, and high temperature failures. A user-defeatable transparent peak limiter lowers distortion at high power operating conditions, and provides ample protection for the loudspeaker's components. A 'soft turn-on' circuit eliminates transient damage to connected loudspeaker systems and prevents nuisance circuit breaker-tripping during the amplifier's power up procedure.

The computer-optimized (Silentfan™) front-to- rear cooling system incorporates ultra-quiet, variable-speed internal fans ensuring that the output power transistors operate with ample thermal margin. For ease of maintenance the amplifiers are supplied with long-life, faceplate-mounted, user serviceable, air intake filters. Front panel Power, Protect, Activity and Clip LED's are bright and easy to see and all knobs are recessed for safe, easy transportation.

Features

  • Easily drives reactive phase shifted loads
  • Advanced protection schemes including DC voltage load, thermal and breaker protection
  • Switchable peak limiter that is transparent below clipping levels
  • Soft turn-on circuit eliminates damage to loudspeakers and prevents breaker-tripping
  • Computer-optimized Silentfan™ front-to-rear cooling system
  • Long-life, faceplate-mounted, user serviceable air intake filters
  • Front panel Power, Protect, Activity and Clip LED's
  • Speakon™ outputs
  • Balanced XLR & 1/4" TRS Balanced inputs & Thru-puts
  • Sturdy all-steel construction

Specifications

Amplifier class Class-H
Continuous Average Power @ 8 Ohms BCD (Watts) 475 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Continuous Average Power @ 4 Ohms BCD (Watts) 750 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Continuous Average Power @ 2 Ohms BCD (Watts) 1200 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Continuous Average Power Bridged BCD (Watts) 2400 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Burst Average Power @ 8 Ohms BCD(Watts) 625 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Burst Average Power @ 4 Ohms BCD (Watts) 1200 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Burst Average Power @ 2 Ohms BCD (Watts) 2175 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Burst Average Power Bridged BCD (Watts) 4350 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Frequency Response (Hz, +/- 1dB) 20-20,000
Hum and Noise (un / Aweighted -dB) -103 dB / -106 dB
THD -1kHz- 4 OHMS 0.01%
THD - 20Hz-20kHz, 4 Ohms less than 0.1%
Slew Rate (V/uS) 25
Slew Rate Bridged (V/uS) 50
Damping Factor (30 Hz - 400 Hz @ 8 Ohms) 600
Crosstalk (1kHz / 20Hz-20kHz) -75 / -60 dB
Input Impedance - Bal/Unbal (Ohms) 20,000/10,000
Input Sensitivity (Vrms) For Full Power Out 1.2 V
Max Voltage Gain (dB) 32
CMRR @ 60Hz (min/typ) 48/56 dB
Protection DC, Load, Thermal
Limiter Peak
High Pass Filter 40Hz, 12dB Octave
Inputs - XLR 2
Inputs - 1/4" Jacks 2
Outputs - Speakon 4-pin 2
Power Consumption (typ/max) 1130/1800 Watts
Rack Spaces 2
Transformer Type Toroidal
Dimensions (DWH /D fm ears, inches) 19 x 17.3 x 3.5
Dimensions (DWH /D fm ears, cm) 48.3 x 43.9 x 8.9
Weight (lbs / kg) 41 / 18.6

Specifications subject to change without notice

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Overview

Engineered with a low noise signal path and a high current, reduced stray magnetic field toroidal transformer to reduce potential hum and noise, the multi -tier power conversion design delivers superior transient response and low measured distortion - equal to the best of analog amplifier design.

An impedance aware design deals with the realities of driving typical reactive speaker loads and addresses the associated problems such as thermal shutdown, inductive snap-back, and premature current limiting. V-Series amplifiers will easily drive reactive phase shifted loads while remaining fully protected against accidental short circuits.

An advanced protection scheme ensures the loudspeaker won't experience harmful DC offset voltages while protecting the amplifier from abnormal load, AC power brownout, and high temperature failures. A user-defeatable transparent peak limiter lowers distortion at high power operating conditions, and provides ample protection for the loudspeaker's components. A 'soft turn-on' circuit eliminates transient damage to connected loudspeaker systems and prevents nuisance circuit breaker-tripping during the amplifier's power up procedure.

The computer-optimized (Silentfan™) front-to- rear cooling system incorporates ultra-quiet, variable-speed internal fans ensuring that the output power transistors operate with ample thermal margin. For ease of maintenance the amplifiers are supplied with long-life, faceplate-mounted, user serviceable, air intake filters. Front panel Power, Protect, Activity and Clip LED's are bright and easy to see and all knobs are recessed for safe, easy transportation.

Features

  • Easily drives reactive phase shifted loads
  • Advanced protection schemes including DC voltage load, thermal and breaker protection
  • Switchable peak limiter that is transparent below clipping levels
  • Soft turn-on circuit eliminates damage to loudspeakers and prevents breaker-tripping
  • Computer-optimized Silentfan™ front-to-rear cooling system
  • Long-life, faceplate-mounted, user serviceable air intake filters
  • Front panel Power, Protect, Activity and Clip LED's
  • Speakon™ outputs
  • Balanced XLR & 1/4" TRS Balanced inputs & Thru-puts
  • Sturdy all-steel construction

Specifications

Amplifier class Class-H
Continuous Average Power @ 8 Ohms BCD (Watts) 475 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Continuous Average Power @ 4 Ohms BCD (Watts) 750 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Continuous Average Power @ 2 Ohms BCD (Watts) 1200 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Continuous Average Power Bridged BCD (Watts) 2400 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Burst Average Power @ 8 Ohms BCD(Watts) 625 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Burst Average Power @ 4 Ohms BCD (Watts) 1200 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Burst Average Power @ 2 Ohms BCD (Watts) 2175 Watts (x2) Both Channels Driven
Burst Average Power Bridged BCD (Watts) 4350 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Frequency Response (Hz, +/- 1dB) 20-20,000
Hum and Noise (un / Aweighted -dB) -103 dB / -106 dB
THD -1kHz- 4 OHMS 0.01%
THD - 20Hz-20kHz, 4 Ohms less than 0.1%
Slew Rate (V/uS) 25
Slew Rate Bridged (V/uS) 50
Damping Factor (30 Hz - 400 Hz @ 8 Ohms) 600
Crosstalk (1kHz / 20Hz-20kHz) -75 / -60 dB
Input Impedance - Bal/Unbal (Ohms) 20,000/10,000
Input Sensitivity (Vrms) For Full Power Out 1.2 V
Max Voltage Gain (dB) 32
CMRR @ 60Hz (min/typ) 48/56 dB
Protection DC, Load, Thermal
Limiter Peak
High Pass Filter 40Hz, 12dB Octave
Inputs - XLR 2
Inputs - 1/4" Jacks 2
Outputs - Speakon 4-pin 2
Power Consumption (typ/max) 1130/1800 Watts
Rack Spaces 2
Transformer Type Toroidal
Dimensions (DWH /D fm ears, inches) 19 x 17.3 x 3.5
Dimensions (DWH /D fm ears, cm) 48.3 x 43.9 x 8.9
Weight (lbs / kg) 41 / 18.6

Specifications subject to change without notice