Specifications Explained
Mains Input Voltage
100V, 110V, 120V, 220V, 230V or 240V AC at 50Hz or 60Hz
(Set within the E160 at time of manufacture)
Dimensions |
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Width .............................................................................................. | 430mm (16.9”) |
Height ................................................................................................. | 88mm (3.5”) |
Depth .............................................................................................. | 315mm (12.4”) |
(not including feet, terminals and handles) |
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Fuse Ratings |
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Mains input fuse |
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100 – 125V: ........................................................................... | 2SB slow blow 6A |
200 – 250V: ........................................................................... | 2SB slow blow 6A |
| (user serviceable) |
Internal DC rail fuses...................................................... | 4 x 2AG normal blow 6A |
| (NOT user serviceable) |
Weight |
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Net: ................................................................................................... | 9.5kg (20.9lb) |
| (amplifier only) |
Gross:.............................................................................................. | 12.5kg (27.5lb) |
| (amplifier, accessories and packing material) |
Rated Power Output (per channel)................................................ | 160WRMS into 8Ω |
The E160 has been designed around the industry standard 8Ω load. The E160 delivers 160WRMS continuously into 8Ω loads and 200WRMS into 4Ω loads. The E160 will also handle complex and 2Ω loads with stability and ease.
Frequency Response .............................................. | 10Hz to 30kHz, +0dB |
This is the “standard” specification with which everyone is familiar. Actually, “frequency response” is a misnomer: technically, it should be called “amplitude response versus frequency” for it describes how uniform the amplitude or strength of signals of various frequencies is maintained. It is generally thought that a difference of 1db is the least that can be perceived by ear. To better that by a wide margin, the E160 is specified two times higher, thus exceeding the audible range of the human ear.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N) .............................. | 0.005%, @ 1kHz into 8Ω |
Measurements are made with fixed, purely resistive loads. However, since speakers are not purely resistive, an amplifier’s distortion specifications do not indicate what performance will be with the actual loads presented by speakers. Perreaux distortion measurements hold for any conditions presented by any known speaker. Further, any measurable distortion in the Perreaux is second- order harmonics – the least offensive to the ear.
Voltage Gain...................................................................................................... | 28.6dB |
The amount of amplification the amplifier is asserting on the input signal. Gain can be calculated by dividing the rated output by the input sensitivity.
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