The Amplitude8 power amplifier is designed to ensure that your loudspeakers will deliver the most spectacular performance in your luxury home theater.
Huge power, dynamic and bass impact;
unparalleled clarity, resolution and musicality;
8 channels each with 225W into 8 ohms;
dual 4-channel design with dual power supply and 2 independent inlets;
Hypex Ncore® class D amplifier technology used in the finest audiophile monoblocks;
high-efficiency, quiet convection-cooled design.
The two linear power supplies based on heavy duty toroidal power transformers allow every module of the Amplitude8 to deliver 225W into 8 ohms, 375W into 4 ohms and 500W into 2 ohms.
These no-compromise specs allow for:
a huge dynamic range and bass impact only found in the best commercial theaters;
a powerful three-dimensional soundstage;
the most energetic climaxes and explosions.
The amplification stage of the Amplitude8 also features the industry’s lowest distortion and noise specifications, and its performance is frequency-independent.
What does this actually mean for your movie experience?
Audiophile-grade audio performance in your home theater;
zero background noise during the most quiet scenes of the movie;
the finest sound quality and realism on music and movies alike, even at high loudness levels.
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The Amplitude8 integrates seamlessly with your Altitude32
A/V preamp, both visually and technically.
The Amplitude8’s input level perfectly matches the Altitude32’s output level, ensuring an optimal use of the dynamic range at the amplification stage;
the Altitude32’s outputs can easily be connected to the Amplitude8’s input via D-Sub or XLR cables;
the Amplitude8’s front panel was designed to match the Altitude32’s facade and will look magnificent in your home theater’s rack.
Technical Specifications:-
Analog Audio Inputs
Connectors
1 Balanced (XLR) per channel on each module.
Input Impedance
47 kOhms, each phase.
Input sensitivity
6.15V RMS balanced input (+18dBu) for 225W into 8 ohms.
Gain
19.2dB.
Polarity
Pin-2 = Positive, Pin-3 = Negative for Non-Inverting Output.
Analog Audio Outputs
Connectors
One balanced output with 5-way binding posts per channel.
Modes/Processes
Standby: Amplifier is ready to be turned on via front panel switch or remote trigger.
Overcurrent, D.C., and/or thermal protection: Amplifier will cycle.
Catastrophic D.C. or output stage failure: Amplifier will shut down
Power Output
8 ohms: 225W RMS per channel with less than 0.05% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
4 ohms: 375W RMS per channel with less than 0.05% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
2 ohms: 500W RMS per channel with less than 0.05% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency Response
+-0.5dB from 0Hz to 20 kHz, load independent.
Damping Factor
Greater than 6000 at 100 Hz; Greater than 2000 at any frequency up to and including 20 kHz.
Signal to Noise Ratio
125dB referenced to rated output (A-Weighted).
Crosstalk
85 dB.
Miscellaneous
Power Requirements
117V AC, 15A Slo BLo main fuse; 230V AC 8A Slo Blo main fuse; 50/60 Hz
Power Consumptions
Less than 1W at Standby; less than 80W at idle; 1500W maximum by 2 when fully loaded
Trigger Input
5 to 12V DC; Steady State.
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 17 5/8 inches x 7 15/16 inches x 19 3/4 inches
(W x H x D) 448 mm x 202mm x 502 mm
Weight
Fully loaded: 98.5 lbs / 44.8 Kg; Boxed with accessories: 111 Lbs / 50.4 Kg
Maximum Operating Temperature
Internal: 176° F (80° C)
Room: 122° F (50° C)