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EL15s Stereo Power Amplifier
150W Stereo Amplifier
The SGR Elite series amplifiers are the result of ambitious performance goals, extensive testing and years of product refinement.
Whilst the components used are of extremely high quality, it is the implementation of these components which is the key to the Elite series' exceptional performance.
PCB layout is critical when it comes to high performance analog electronics. Our 4-layer design achieves a perfect star-grounding system, and combined with the field cancellation topology used, background noise has been reduced to almost immeasurable levels.
The use of ThermalTrak output devices has eliminated thermal lag time, resulting in sound that is optimal from the moment the amp is switched on with no warm up period required. These devices also ensure high linearity and power handling, with a large output current capability.
Whilst the components used are of extremely high quality, it is the implementation of these components which is the key to the Elite series' exceptional performance.
PCB layout is critical when it comes to high performance analog electronics. Our 4-layer design achieves a perfect star-grounding system, and combined with the field cancellation topology used, background noise has been reduced to almost immeasurable levels.
The use of ThermalTrak output devices has eliminated thermal lag time, resulting in sound that is optimal from the moment the amp is switched on with no warm up period required. These devices also ensure high linearity and power handling, with a large output current capability.
Designed & manufactured in Australia.
Balanced XLR Inputs
- Neutrik A series "state of the art" XLR connectors.
- Active balanced line receivers utilising InGenius Technology.
- High CMRR over a wide range of source impedance imbalances.
- Maintains balance under real world conditions.
- Very low noise and distortion.
- Transformer like performance but with wider bandwidth, lower distortion and higher transparency.
RCA Single Ended Inputs
- WBT Topline Connectors - pure copper with 24 carat gold plating.
- National Semiconductor ultra high quality input buffer with extremely low distortion and noise.
- DC coupling option for operation with no signal path capacitors.
Output Stage
- ThermalTrak output devices eliminate thermal lag time and bias trimming.
- Instant thermal bias with perfect thermal stability.
- No warm up period requirement.
- Class AB operation with first 5W pure class A.
- Neutrik Speakon output connectors or WBT pure copper 24 carat gold plated binding posts.
- WBT binding posts are CE and IEC compliant.
Microprocessor Controlled
- Auto signal detection*. Software algorithm driven, no false triggers!
- Auto power down*. Software algorithm driven, no false cut-outs!
- Output power usage and clipping indicator*
- Clip detection with instant self protect*
- Real time power supply and temperature monitoring with thermal limit cutout.
- "Stealth" mode for invisible operation* - no more annoying LEDs!
Printed Circuit Board
- 4 Layer PCB construction with twice the industry standard copper thickness.
- 100% symmetrical channel layout.
- Optimised star grounding avoids output, supply and bypass return currents from flowing in sensitive signal paths.
- Field Cancellation Typology (FCT) dramatically reduces power rail and output stage radiation resulting in lower noise and interference.
- Careful layout and 100% PCB connectivity eliminates wire looms and messy "rats nest" construction.
- Ultra-sonic cleaning removes all solder flux residue and impurities.
Power Supply
- Custom low noise and low radiation toroidal transformer includes electrostatic screen and magnetic shield.
- Isolated power supply section further reduces 'hum and buzz' interference.
- High Current 35A bridge rectifier.
- NICHICON MUSE and WIMA capacitors.
- Gold plated solid copper buss bars.
- LINEAR TECHNOLOGY audiophile grade low noise voltage regulators. Independent complementary regulators per channel.
Circuitry & Operation
- WIMA polypropylene film capacitors.
- NICHICON MUSE capacitors.
- VISHAY Bulk Metal Z-Foil audio resistors ensure high resolution and ultra low noise floor.
- MILLS high power audio resistors, completely non-magnetic and non-inductive.
- Input switching by fully sealed high reliability telecom grade relays (separate relay per channel).
- No turn on/off "thump".
- "Click and pop" free transition from standby to play mode.
Warranty
- 3 year return to base warranty
* Back panel switch selectable feature
General Specifications
| Channels: | 2 |
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| Gain: | 28dB |
| Input Impedance: | 47K |
| Bandwidth: | 3Hz - 50Khz, -3dB points |
| Minimum load: | 2 ohm |
| Damping Factor: | >1000 |
| Output Devices: | High linearity, high power ThermalTrak Transistors (BJT), 6 devices per channel. |
| Amplifier Class: | Class AB with first 5W class A |
| Mains Voltage: | 240VAC, 50Hz |
| Distortion: | THD+N 0.001% |
| Power Consumption: | 20W operation with no signal. 5W standby. |
Dimensions
| Dimensions: | 430mm (W) x 240mm (D) x 88mm (H) |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 22kg |
Power Output
| 2 ohm | 4 ohm | 8 ohm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMS continuous per channel, individually driven | 180W | 150W | 100W |
| RMS continuous per channel, both channels driven | 100W | 80W | 60W |
| PEAK power per channel, individually driven | 360W | 300W | 200W |
| PEAK power per channel, both channels driven | 200W | 160W | 120W |