I saw this release today about the new Bel Canto amps and thought some people may be interested in seeing it.
Minneapolis MN • September 22nd, 2008 • Bel Canto Design, Ltd., manufacturers of analog and digital source components and amplifiers announces three additions to their line of switching audio power amplifiers, the e.One series REF1000 MKII, REF500, and S500.
Bel Canto music products merge artfully with your lifestyle, your music, and your audiophile passions. They’re compact, sleek and hip enough to flatter any room. Designer John Stronzer uses less power to do more with elegant, efficient designs that always get you closer… to the experience.
Company Director Michael McCormick enthuses, “These new products are simply outstanding. They’re discreet but powerful and refined sounding featuring low energy consumption and Green build technology. When you feel the urge to splurge on music Bel Canto systems will get you closer to the experience every time. You’ll feel as engaged with music during dinner as afterwards when you find hidden expression in familiar recordings and explore the new.”
e.One series amplifiers feature carefully-developed performance-enhancing analog switching amplifier technology.
• Fully-balanced input stage yields high common mode noise rejection and wide dynamic range. Optimizing internal impedances improves amplifier drive for even lower noise and distortion. Measurements reveal a full 6dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio when driving the output amplifier section with low-impedance loads.
• The input stage uses the latest top-quality parts including Caddock resistors, Solid Electrolytic ultra-low ESR decoupling capacitors, and low-noise regulated power supplies, ensuring the input section is utterly transparent.
• The highest spec REF1000 MKII and the REF500 mono amplifiers are fitted with custom power supply rectification and filters that substantially increase the power supply’s energy storage. They’re manufactured with carefully selected high-speed, low-noise rectifiers, high-voltage film filter capacitors and high energy storage capacity. What this means for you is lower noise and reduced sensitivity to power line effects.
• All Bel Canto e.One amplifiers are gain matched for easy system building and multi-channel or vertical bi-amplification applications.
REF1000 MKII Mono Amplifier 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 100Kohms
Balanced input impedance 200Kohms
Output connections 1-set WBT 5-way safety binding posts
Standby Power 15W
Size 8.5x3.5x12[inches], 216x76x305[mm] (WxHxD)
Weight 15lbs, 7Kg
REF500 Mono Amplifier Specifications
Power Output 500W 4 ohms, 250W 8 ohms
Power Output 1% THD 450W 4 ohms, 225W 8 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 100Kohms
Balanced input impedance 200Kohms
Output connections 1-set WBT 5-way safety binding posts
Standby Power 15W
Size 8.5x3.5x12[inches], 216x76x305[mm] (WxHxD)
Weight 15lbs, 7Kg
S500 Dual Mono Amplifier Specifications
Power Output 500W 4 ohms, 250W 8 ohms
Power Output 1% THD 370W 4 ohms, 200W 8 ohms
Minimum Load 3 ohms
Frequency Response +/-3 dB 1.5Hz-70KHz, all loads
THD+N 0.003% 1W, 1KHz, 4 ohms
IMD (CCIF) 0.0003%, 1W, 14:15KHz, 4 ohms
Output noise 35uVRMS A-weighted 10Hz-20KHz
Voltage gain 27dB (single ended or balanced input)
Damping factor >1000
Output Impedance at 100Hz <8 milliohms
Dynamic Range 121dB
Input Voltage for Max Output 2Vrms
Input connections Single-ended RCA or balanced XLR
RCA input impedance 100Kohms
Balanced input impedance 200Kohms
Output connections 2-sets WBT 5-way safety binding posts
Standby Power 19W
Size 8.5x3.5x12[inches], 216x76x305[mm] (WxHxD)
Weight 15lbs, 7Kg
MSRP
S500 = $2995
REF500 = $4990 pair
REF1000 MKII = $5990 pair
The specs look pretty nice and they are all available now...
