Accuphase A-48S
The A-48S incorporates state-of-the-art technologies to create a Class A power amplifier that delivers superb performance. Benefitting from years of ideal designs of high-performance units, the A-48S utilizes 6-parallel pull-push power MOS-FETs and boasts an output of 50 W into 8 ohms, 100 W into 4 ohms, 200 W into 2 ohms, and 400 W into 1 ohm at the same size as conventional models. The noise level has also been further reduced by 6%, while providing a damping factor of 1,000. The A-48S will bring the best out of any speaker, enabling you to enjoy unparalleled sound quality and expansiveness.
- Class A driven 6-parallel push-pull MOS-FET output stage
- Large linear output of 50 W / 8 ohms, 100 W / 4 ohms, 200 W / 2 ohms, 400 W / 1 ohm
- Instrumentation amplifier
- Current feedback amplification topology
- Balanced remote sensing
- MCS+ circuitry
- Large, high-efficiency toroidal transformer
- High capacity 68,000 μF filtering capacitors
- Large speaker terminals connected directly to protection circuitry
- Protection circuitry using MOS-FET switches
- High damping factor of 1,000
- Large, high-sensitivity power meters ranging from –50 dB
- Bi-amping connection and bridged connection switching
- Speaker output protection circuit guards against short-circuiting
- Aluminum hairline finish top plate
- High-carbon cast iron insulator feet with superior damping characteristics
SPECIFICATIONS
- Continuous Average Output Power (20–20,000 Hz): Stereo operation (both channels driven) - 360 watts per channel into 1 ohm, 180 watts per channel into 2 ohms, 90 watts per channel into 4 ohms, 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Monophonic operation (bridged connection) - 720 watts into 2 ohms, 360 watts into 4 ohms, 180 watts into 8 ohms.
- Total Harmonic Distortion: Stereo operation (both channels driven) - 0.05% with 2 ohm load, 0.03% with 4 to 16 ohm load. Monophonic operation (bridged connection) - 0.05% with 4 to 16 ohm load
- Intermodulation Distortion: 0.01%
- Frequency Response: At rated output: 20 – 20,000 Hz +0, -0.2 dB. At 1 watt output: 0.5 – 160,000 Hz +0, -3.0 dB
- Gain: 28.0 dB (with GAIN selector at MAX) (Stereo and monophonic operation)
- Gain Selection: MAX, -3 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB
- Output Load impedance: Stereo operation - 2 to 16 ohms. Monophonic operation: 4 to 16 ohms
- Damping Factor: 800
- Input Impedance: Balanced - 40 kilohms. Line - 20 kilohms
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, input shorted): 117 dB (GAIN selector at MAX), 122 dB (GAIN selector at -12 dB) At rated continuous average output
- Output Level Meters: -60 dB to +3 dB (indication in dB and %) Logarithmic scale. Operation selector: OFF / NORMAL / HOLD (∞). Meter sensitivity selector (-20 dB). *Monophonic operation: same value displayed for left/right.
- Power Requirements: AC 120 V/230 V, 50/60 Hz (Voltage as indicated on rear panel)
- Power Consumption: 180 watts idle. 427 watts in accordance with IEC 60065
- Maximum Dimensions: Width 465 mm, Height 211 mm, Depth 464 mm
- Mass: 33.0 kg net, 40.0 kg in shipping carton