Manley Absolute Headphone Amplifier - Black
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With over three years of development in its creation, Manley has drawn from its 30 years of experience in conceptualizing and developing each precise element of this multi-talented unit. This masterpiece embodies high-performance flexibility for every person to be able to custom compose sonic performance reliably, repeatedly, or even spontaneously. Artistic expression with sound!
Oh, and by the way, it is also a Line-Level Preamplifier!
Specifications
Amplifier Topology
Triode Vacuum Tube Output Stage, Switchable Topology Single-Ended or Push-Pull
Vacuum Tubes
2 x 12AX7 (ECC83)
4 x 6AQ5A (EL90)
Inputs
2 x RCA (Input 1 & Preamp Output = Pass-Thru when amplifier is in Standby or Off)
Input Impedance
50 kOhms (Pass-Thru= 300 kOhms)
Maximum Input Level
7.7 VAC RMS (+20 dBu)
(Conditions: XLR output, PP mode, 16 Ohm load, VOLUME max, EQ out, 1kHz sine wave)
Gain
Load 16 Ohm: 12 dB (Min FB), 3 dB (Max FB)
Load 62 Ohm: 17 dB (Min FB), 8 dB (Max FB)
Load 200 Ohm: 22 dB (Min FB), 13 dB (Max FB)
(Conditions: XLR output, PP mode, VOLUME Max, EQ out, 1kHz sine wave)
Input Sensitivity
600 mV AC RMS for an output of 100 mW
1.9 VAC RMS for an output of 1W
(Conditions: XLR output, PP mode, FB 12:00 o'clock, 16 Ohm load, 1kHz sine wave, VOLUME max, EQ out)
Volume Control
Precision Stepped Relay Attenuator 0.5dB per step
63dB total attenuation Volume setting to minimum = MUTE
Outputs (transformer coupled)
1 pair RCA- Unbalanced (Preamp Output)
1 x TRS 1/4" JACK Unbalanced
1 x 4 PIN XLR- Balanced
Output Impedance
Switchable: Low 12-50 Ohm, Mid 50-200 Ohm, High 200-600 Ohms
Maximum Output Power
1W into 12 Ohms BW 22Hz-22kHz
Variable Feedback Control (FB)
Minimum: 0dB
Maximum: 10dB
(Conditions: BAL output, PP mode, 16 Ohm load, VOLUME max, EQ out)
Signal to Noise Ratio
83 dB (1kHz sine wave, 100mW output, BW 22Hz-22kHz)
(Conditions: BAL output, PP mode, FB 12:00 o'clock, 16 Ohm load, VOLUME max, EQ out)
Noise Floor
-80 dBu BW 22Hz-22kHz
-85 dBu A-Weighted
(Conditions: BAL output, PP mode, FB 12:00 o'clock, 16 Ohm load, VOLUME MAX, EQ out)
Channel Crosstalk
-71 dB (1kHz sine wave, 100mW output, BW 22Hz-22kHz) Left Channel
-72 dB (1kHz sine wave, 100mW output, BW 22Hz-22kHz) Right Channel
(Conditions: BAL output, PP mode, FB 12:00 o'clock, 16 Ohm load, EQ out)
Balance Control Channel Attenuation
Left Channel= 72dB (1kHz sine wave, 100mW output, BW 22Hz-22kHz)
Right Channel= 72dB (1kHz tone, 100mW output, BW 22Hz-22kHz)
(Conditions: BAL output, PP mode, FB Min, 16 Ohm load, EQ out)
Frequency Response
Push-Pull= Flat 10Hz 20 kHz (-1dB @ 40 kHz)
Single-Ended= 20Hz 20 kHz (-0.5dB @ 10Hz, -1dB @ 50 kHz)
(Conditions: BAL output, 100mW output, FB @ 12:00 o'clock, 16 Ohm load, EQ out)
Distortion
Push-Pull= 0.16% THD+N (BW 20Hz-22kHz)
Single-Ended= 1.0% THD+N (BW 20Hz-22kHz)
(Conditions: BAL output, PP mode, 1 kHz sine, 100mW output, FB @ 12:00 o'clock, 16 Ohm load, EQ out)
Additonal Information
• Supplied with Remora RF remote control
• Soft Start, 30 second mute-controlled power-up sequence
• Operating Mains Voltage: 90-250 VAC, 50-60Hz, universal works worldwide
• Unit Dimensions: 11.5 x 5.5 x 8.2"
• Unit Weight: 12 lbs
• Power consumption STANDBY mode: 0.5W, Max Power: 80W
• Heat Rise above ambient temperature at rear panel: 25°C or 44°F
• Heat Rise above ambient temperature at side panels: 15°C or 26°F
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