[BruceSB]

I have a few really basic questions about the Cherry Monoblocks (standard).
(1) Do they come in a 240 volt, 50 Hz version?
(2) Are they stackable (3 high)?
(3) Do they get very hot?
(4) What is their power consumption?
I will have a read of the rest of the posts to get more of a feel for things.
Thanks.
Bruce

[AmpDesigner333]

I have a few really basic questions about the Cherry Monoblocks (standard).
(1) Do they come in a 240 volt, 50 Hz version?
>>>>>> We have that option available, but there is a wait for the special transformer required.

(2) Are they stackable (3 high)?
>>>>>> It can be done, but we usually recommend two high.

(3) Do they get very hot?
>>>>>> No.  Very low idle dissipation

(4) What is their power consumption?
>>>>>> In standby (use the remote jack to activate this mode), each amp consumes about 3W.  During idle (running but quiet), each mono amp consumes about 18W.

>>>>>> Thanks for your post.

>>>>>> --- EOM ----


I will have a read of the rest of the posts to get more of a feel for things.
Thanks.
Bruce

[BruceSB]

Thanks for the prompt response.
Thanks for the information.
I may have more questions down the track.
Bruce

[BruceSB]

I have another question, and I think it could be one that could be of interest to others as well.
The amps have an input that switches the amp into/out of standby.
Now, if someone had two cherry monoblocks (or three if I go this way) then that requires multiple outputs from the switching source (one switched source per amplifier).
If there was both and input and an output on the back of the cherry then a single switching source could operate three (or more cherry monoblocks).
Is it possible to buy a Cherry (standard) monoblock with both and imput and an output for the 12 volt switching?
Could be a useful feature.
What do you say?
Thanks.
Bruce

[AmpDesigner333]

I have another question, and I think it could be one that could be of interest to others as well.
The amps have an input that switches the amp into/out of standby.
Now, if someone had two cherry monoblocks (or three if I go this way) then that requires multiple outputs from the switching source (one switched source per amplifier).
If there was both and input and an output on the back of the cherry then a single switching source could operate three (or more cherry monoblocks).
Is it possible to buy a Cherry (standard) monoblock with both and imput and an output for the 12 volt switching?
Could be a useful feature.
What do you say?
Thanks.
Bruce

Here's some info about the "REMOTE" jack physical connector:
http://digitalamp.blogspot.com/2010/07/25mm-plug-for-remote-power-control.html

Here's a description of how it works:
http://digitalamp.blogspot.com/2010/04/remote-standby-operation.html

You can also short the two conductors, thus grounding the center pin, to force the amp into standby, and just leave the connection open to allow normal operation.  This works great if you want to use an external 2-position switch to control the mode of the amp.

If you're using a voltage, 12V, 5V, or even 3.3V works to control the amp.

For our stereo Cherry amps, standby power consumption is less than 5W.  During "idle" (running but quiet), power consumption is about 30W for stereo Cherries, and 17W for Cherry MONO, all versions.

We don't have a separate "remote out" jack, but you can just wire the control signal in parallel for both MONOs in a pair.

Thanks for your patience in answering your question.  There were a few site outages that prevented us from responding sooner.

Best Regards,
Tommy O