Accuphase A-75 - Stereo Power Amplifier
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Instrumentation amplifier topology using discrete semiconductors realizes ideal gain allocation. Balanced Remote Sensing optimizes the efficiency of negative feedback. 10-parallel push-pull configuration in the power amplification stage. The overall result is an outstanding S/N ratio and amazingly high damping factor. Furthermore, a constant-voltage drive handles even drastic speaker impedance fluctuations with ease. Power MOS-FETs and other carefully selected components and materials make this Pure Class A Stereo Power Amplifier a sheer delight to experience.
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High S/N ratio results in sparkling clarity
The A-75 uses a balanced instrumentation amplifier circuit configuration throughout all amplification stages, minimizing susceptibility to noise and ensuring outstanding characteristics. The signal input stage is configured with discrete semiconductors as a push-pull circuit. This makes it possible to allocate a high gain of 22 dB (factor of approx. 12.6) to this section and conversely keep the gain of the power amplification section to a low 6 dB (approx. x2.0). As a result, even large signal amplitudes are conveyed accurately from the signal input stage to the power amplification stage, and noise components processed in the amplification stage are kept low. Compared to the previous model, this results in a noise reduction of 11%. S/N ratio is rated at an astonishing 122 dB (at max gain setting), which manifests itself in superb sonic clarity.
The high damping factor realizes the ideal speaker drive
To correctly track the dynamic changes in loudspeaker impedance and drive the speakers with ideal characteristics, the power amplifier output impedance needs to be kept as low as possible, which in turn means an increase in the damping factor. To achieve this aim, the A-75 not only positions the negative feedback sensing point close to the speaker terminals but also obtains sensing information from the ground line at the same time. This method is called Balanced Remote Sensing. The aim is to minimize output impedance and therefore achieve a significant increase in the damping factor. Furthermore, ten power MOS-FETs with excellent current capacity are used in a parallel configuration, and MOS-FET switches that eliminate all mechanical contacts guarantee outstanding long-term reliability. The edgewise coil with a large cross-section area, Hall element for current detection, and many other sophisticated features further contribute to reduced output impedance. The result is a damping factor rating of 1,000 which represents a 25% improvement over the previous model.
Output power characteristics suitable for constant voltage drive
A massive toroidal power transformer and large filtering capacitors (100,000 μF x 2) in the power supply ensure that plenty of power is available for handling high amplitude input signals, and large heat sinks efficiently dissipate any excess thermal energy. As a result, the power amplification stage is rated for a continuous 60 watts into 8 ohms, 120 watts into 4 ohms, 240 watts into 2 ohms, and 480 watts into 1 ohm (music signals). This linear power progression demonstrates that constant voltage drive has been successfully realized. The maximum output rating is 131 watts into 8 ohms, 232 watts into 4 ohms, 370 watts into 2 ohms, and 547 watts into 1 ohm (music signals). Although a Pure Class A Stereo Power Amplifier, the A-75 can easily drive even large and demanding speakers.
Continuous Average Output power (20-20,000 Hz) |
Stereo Operation (both channels are driven: 480 W/ch = 1-ohms load * 240 W/ch = 2-ohms load 120 W/ch = 4-ohms load 60 W/ch = 8-ohms load Monophonic Operation: 960 watts = 2 ohms load* 480 watts = 4 ohms load 240 watts = 8 ohms load Notes: Ratings marked. with * are for music signals only |
Total Harmonic Distortion |
Stereo operation ( both channels driven ) 0.07% with a 2-ohm load 0.03% with a 4 to 16-ohm load Monophonic operation (bridged connection) 0.05% with a 4 to 16-ohm load |
Intermodulation Distortion |
0.01% |
Frequency Response |
At rated continuous average output: 20 - 20 000 Hz + 0 - 0.2dB At 1 watt output: 0.5 - 160000Hz +0 - 3.0dB |
Gain |
28.0dB ( GAIN selector in MAX position) (Stereo/monophonic operation) |
Gain Selector |
MAX - 28dB -3dB - 25dB -6dB - 22dB -12dB - 16dB |
Output Load Impedance |
Stereo Operation: 2 to 16 ohms Monophonic Operation: 4 to 16 ohms * With music signals only, 1-ohm loads are permissible for stereo operation and 2-ohm loads for bridged operation. |
Damping factor |
1 000 |
Input Sensitivity ( with 8-ohm load) |
Stereo Operation 0.87V for rated continuous average output 0.11V for 1-watt output Monophonic Operation 1.74V for rated continuous average output 0.11V for 1-watt output |
Input Impedance |
Balanced: 40 Kilohms Line (unbalanced): 20 Kilohms |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, with the input shorted) |
122dB (GAIN selector in MAX position) 128dB (Gain selector in -12dB position) At a rated continuous average output |
Output Level Meter |
Digital Power Meter: Indicates output power (W) with 5 digits Display range switchable AUTO / 10W / 100W / 1000W Bar graph meter: Represents output voltage values (dB) using 38 points Hold time: 1 second / infinite selectable *Display off switch provided |
Power Requirements |
120/220/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumption |
260 watts idle 520 watts by IEC 60065 |
Maximum Dimensions |
Width: 465mm (18.31") Height: 238mm (9.37") Depth: 515mm (20.28") |
Mass |
43.9kg (96.8 lbs) net 54.0kg (119.0 lbs) in the shipping carton |