Classe Audio CA-2200 owner manual Specifications

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Specifications

Classé Audio reserves the right to make improvements without notice.

Power output

200W/ch continuous rms @ 8Ω

 

(both channels driven)

400W/ch continuous rms @ 4Ω

Frequency response

 

10Hz – 22kHz (+0/-0.1dB)

 

Phase

 

10Hz – 155kHz (+0/-3.0dB)

 

better than -10° @ 22kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio

 

 

108dB

 

Channel separation

(ref. full ouput, 10Hz – 80kHz)

 

better than 110dB @ 20kHz

Noise floor (FFT)

 

all peaks less than -95dBV

 

Distortion (THD + noise)

 

(10Hz – 80kHz)

 

0.003% @ 8Ω

 

(unweighted, 1.0Vrms/1kHz input, 10Hz – 500kHz)

Voltage gain

 

 

29.1dB

Sensitivity

1.4Vrms for rated output @ 8Ω

Input Impedance

 

 

100kΩ

Rated power consumption (as per IEC60065 para. 2.3.10)

480W

Idle power consumption

 

 

166W

Mains voltage

 

specified on rear panel

 

 

(cannot be changed by dealer or user).

Dimensions (not incl. controls or connectors)

Width: 17.5” (445mm)

 

 

 

Height: 8.75” (222mm)

 

Shipping weight

 

Depth: 18.5” (470mm)

 

 

92lbs (42kg)

Net weight

 

 

80lbs (36kg)

For more information, see your Classé dealer, or contact:

Classé Audio

5070 François Cusson

Lachine, Quebec

Canada H8T 1B3

Telephone

+1 (514) 636-6384

FAX

+1 (514) 636-1428

http://www.classeaudio.com email: cservice@classeaudio.com

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Contents CA-2200 Power Amplifier Page Important Safety Instructions Contents Welcome to the Classé family Word about installationUnpacking your amplifier Placement Ventilation Unpacking and PlacementOperating voltage Custom installations Serial numberWarm up/break-in period Please read this manual… Special Design Features Extraordinary longevity Robust protection Off + Channel LED on Standby button & LED indicatorFront Panel Select button Channel status LED indicatorsMode button Balanced XLR Input Rear PanelSpeaker Outputs Single-Ended RCA InputIR Input and Output Classé can Bus Control PortsAC Mains Fuse RS-232 Control Port This DB-9 connector has two purposesDC Trigger Input and Output AC Mains InputPage Configure your amplifier Initial SetupMake your speaker connections Make your preamp connectionsDouble-check all your connections Care and MaintenanceAmplifier keeps shutting off TroubleshootingNo sound, and no Channel LED is lit No sound, and one or more Channel LEDs is blinking redAC mains fuse is blown Specifications Dimensions Page V2.1 031506
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