Specifications

Power Output:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >1000W into 4 ohms, >500W into 8 ohms

Minimum Load:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ohms

 

 

 

Frequency Response:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +/-0.5dB 20Hz-20KHz, all loads

THD+N:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.007% 1W, 1KHz, 4 ohms

 

 

 

IMD (CCIF):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0007%, 1W, 14:15KHz, 4 ohms

Output noise:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90uVRMS A-weighted 10Hz-20KHz

 

 

 

Voltage gain:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27dB (single ended or balanced input)

Damping factor:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >1000

 

 

 

 

Output Impedance at 100Hz

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<8 milliohms

Dynamic Range:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120dB

 

 

 

Input Voltage for Max Output

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Vrms

Input connections:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single-ended RCA or balanced XLR

 

 

 

RCA input impedance:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Kohms

Balanced input impedance:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Kohms

 

 

 

Output connections:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-set WBT 5-way safety binding posts

Standby Power:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15W

 

 

 

Size:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5x3x12[inches], 216x76x305[mm] (WxHxD)

Weight:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13lbs, 6Kg

 

 

 

 

Features and specifications are subject to improvements and changes without prior notice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

© 2005 bel canto design, Ltd.

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REF1000 specifications

The Bel Canto Design REF1000 is a high-performance power amplifier that epitomizes the company's commitment to audio excellence. Recognized for its ability to deliver pristine sound quality, the REF1000 utilizes cutting-edge technologies to appeal to audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike.

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