Yamaha A-420 amplifier

Center Defeat Bass and Treble Tone Control

The bass and treble controls provided on A-420 are specially designed with a center defeat position. When set to their center positions, tone control response is perfectly flat, with no influence on the original signal. When tuned for either a boost or cut, they provide smooth, accurate response over a conveniently wide range.

Subsonic Filter

A switchable subsonic filter is provided on the A-420, a subsonic filter is built into the phono equalizer amplifier stage, providing the same performance benefits automatically, whenever the amplifier is reproducing a phono source.

Independent Speaker A/B Selectors

The A-420 provide rear panel connectors and front panel selectors for two separate pairs of speakers. They can be driven independently or simultaneously, allowing you to drive two remotely located speaker pairs together, or to drive a dual speaker pair setup in a single listening environment, for more listening flexibility.

Specifications

Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel:  50 Watts (8 Ω ) from 20 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0,015% thd

Dynamic Power per Channel (IHF) :  85 W (8 Ω ), 115 W (4 Ω ), 120 W (2 Ω )

Power Bandwidth (Half Rated Power, 8 Ω ):  10 to 50,000 Hz  (0,05% THD)

Damping Factor (1 kHz, 8 Ω ):  no more than 50

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Phono MC :  160 µV/100 Ω 

Phono MM :  2,5 mV/47 k Ω  

CD, Video, Tape :  150 mV/30 k Ω 

Maximum Input Level

Phono MC :  11 mV (0,02% THD)

Phono MM :  155 mV (0,02% THD)

Output Level /Impedance

Rec Out :  150 mV/600 Ω 

Headphone Jack Rated Output/Impedance (8 Ω ):  0,7 V (0,015% THD)/220 Ω 

Frequency Response: 

CD, Video, Tape :  20 to 20,000 Hz +0 dB -0,5 dB

RIAA Equalization Deviation (20 to 20,000 Hz)

Phono MC RIAA :  ± 0,8 dB 

Phono MM RIAA :  ± 0,5 dB 

Total harmonic Distortion: 

Phono MC to Rec Out (3 V) :  0,01%

Phono MM to Rec Out (3 V) :  0,007%

CD, Video, Tape  to Sp Out :  0,01%

Intermodulation Distortion (8 Ω )

CD, Video, Tape :  0,005% (1 W), 0,01% (half Rated Power)

Signal-to-Noise-Ratio:  (IHF-A Network)

Phono MC (500 µV  input Shorted) :  74 dB 

Phono MM (5 mV  input Shorted) :  90 dB 

CD, Video, Tape (input Shorted) :  100 dB 

Signal-to-Noise-Ratio:  (new IHF)

Phono MC (500 µV  input Shorted) :  72 dB 

Phono MM (5 mV  input Shorted) :  76 dB 

CD, Video, Tape (input Shorted) :  85 dB 

Tone Controls

Bass Boost/Cut :  ± 10 dB at 20 Hz

Turnover Frequency :  350 Hz 

Treble Boost/Cut :  ± 10 dB at 20 kHz

Turnover Frequency :  3,5 kHz

Loudness Control (Level Related Equalization):  -20 dB

Dimensions (W x H x D):  435 x 112 x 327 mm (17-1/8” x 4-3/8” x 12-7/8”)

Weight:  5,9 kg (13 lbs)

 

Yamaha A-520 amplifier

Yamaha A-520 amplifier

Rec Out Selector with Tape Copy Function

The Yamaha Rec Out Selector is another extremely useful feature which greatly extends the source control capability of the A-520. It allows you to record one source, selected by the Rec Out Selector, while monitoring another completely independent source selected by a front panel input selector. And the Rec Out Selector also allows you to copy tapes between the two tape inputs, in either direction, eliminating the need for complicated re-connections when dubbing tapes between two decks.

Accessory Output Loop

The growing use of graphic equalizers and sound processors in an audio system presents the need for extra connection capability, and a simpler way to make the right connections. The A-520 is prepared for this need with a rear panel accessory output loop. Serving the same role as a tape loop which would otherwise have to be used, it routes a line level signal out to an external graphic equalizer or sound processor and back in to the amplifier. This frees both existing tape loops provided on the amplifier for their intended purpose, and allows easy connection of an external component without interfering with existing rear panel input/output connections.

Heavy Duty Speaker Connection Terminals

the rear panel speaker connection terminals on the A-520 are specially designed to accept speaker cable of maximum thickness with a simple, solid connection. This allows the use of the heaviest gauge speaker cable for maximum signal transmission purity without having to cut or squeeze the cables in, and provides a solid electrical connection that can’t be pulled out. Normal gauge speaker cables can also be used with the same terminals.

Center Defeat Bass and Treble Tone Control

The  bass and treble controls provided on A-520 are specially designed with a center defeat position. When set to their center positions, tone control response is perfectly flat, with no influence on the original signal. When tuned for either a boost or cut, they provide smooth, accurate response over a conveniently wide range.

Subsonic Filter

A  switchable subsonic filter is provided on the A-520 front panel, allowing you to filter subsonic frequency content such as turntable rumble out of the signal, thereby protecting both amp and speakers and preventing needless power drain.

Independent Speaker A/B Selectors

The  A-520 provide rear panel connectors and front panel selectors for two separate pairs of speakers. They can be driven independently or simultaneously, allowing you to drive two remotely located speaker pairs together, or to drive a dual speaker pair setup in a single listening environment, for more listening flexibility.

Specifications

Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel:  75 Watts (8 ohm) from 20 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0,01% thd

Dynamic Power per Channel (IHF) :  97 W (8 ohm), 169 W (4 ohm), 160 W (2 ohm)

Power Bandwidth (Half Rated Power, 8 ohm):  10 to 50,000 Hz  (0,03% THD)

Damping Factor (1 kHz, 8 ohm):  no more than 50

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Phono MC :  160 µV /220 ohm

Phono MM :  2,5 mV /47 k ohmn

CD, Video, Tape :  150 mV/47 k ohm

Maximum Input Level

Phono MC :  10 mV (0,01% THD)

Phono MM :  150 mV (0,01% THD)

Output Level /Impedance

Rec Out :  150 mV/470 ohm

Headphone Jack Rated Output/Impedance (8 ohm):  0,7 V (0,01% THD)/270 ohm

Frequency Response: 

CD, Video, Tape :  20 to 20,000 Hz +0dB -0,5 dB

RIAA Equalization Deviation (20 to 20,000 Hz)

Phono MC RIAA :  ± 0,3 dB 

Phono MM RIAA :  ± 0,2 dB 

Total harmonic Distortion: 

Phono MC to Rec Out (3 V) :  0,007%

Phono MM to Rec Out (3 V) :  0,003%

CD, Video, Tape  to Sp Out :  0,005%

Intermodulation Distortion (8 ohm)

CD, Video, Tape :  0,005% (1 W), 0,01% (half Rated Power)

Signal-to-Noise-Ratio:  (IHF-A Network)

Phono MC (500 µV  input Shorted) :  75 dB 

Phono MM (5 mV  input Shorted) :  92 dB 

CD, Video, Tape (input Shorted) :  100 dB 

Signal-to-Noise-Ratio:  (new IHF)

Phono MC (500 µV  input Shorted) :  74 dB 

Phono MM (5 mV  input Shorted) :  78 dB 

CD, Video, Tape (input Shorted) :  84 dB 

Tone Controls

Bass Boost/Cut :  ± 10 dB at 20 Hz

Turnover Frequency :  350 Hz 

Treble Boost/Cut :  ± 10 dB at 20 kHz

Turnover Frequency :  3,5 kHz

Loudness Control (Level Related Equalization):  -40 dB

Dimensions (W x H x D):  435 x 136 x 338 mm (17-1/8” x 5-3/8” x 13-3/8”)

Weight:  7,5 kg (16 lbs 8 oz)

 

Scientific Fidelity Tesla loudspeakers

Scientific fidelity Tesla

Tesla’s Name

Tesla is named after Nichola Tesla, the only man to understand electricity in his soul. He was the inventor of A/C electricity, making transformers and therefore long distance energy transmission possible. George Westinghouse gave him his start, Thomas Edison took credit for most of his inventions, and J. P. Morgan ( the owner of General Electric at the time) crushed him.

He died a broken and forgotten man.

this speaker is dedicated to him.

Tesla’s woofers

The woofers that are used in Tesla are Scientific Fidelity’s own Design, employing many unique features.

Long throw-soft suspension design

To avoid dynamic compression (the problem of having less and less relative bass the louder you turn it up), which is caused by the woofer’s increasing stiffness as it gols through its travel, a very long voice coil and a soft compliant suspension have been selected.

R.I.D.S.

the aforementioned system simply consists of two foam gaskets (one in front of the woofer frame and one behind it), and a compression ring to hold the woofer against the cabinet so that no part of the woofer frame touches the cabinet.

Carbon Fiber Cone

carbon fiber is very strong, yet lightweight, when woven into cloth, soaked in resin and then pressed into a cone shape it becomes an extremely rigid piston.

Aluminum Phase Plug

by extending the pole-piece completely through the voice coil to the front of the speaker, heat is conducted away from the voice coil in both directions (providing a highly conductive material, such as aluminum, is used) and power handling is greatly increased.

High Loss Norsorex Surround

a high loss surround not only flexes freele at low frequencies but also absorbs energy at high frequencies so that it damps any edge ringing norsorex is currently one of the best materials for this purpose

Edge-Wound Copper Ribbon Voice Coil

ribbon wire is superior for conducting heat away from the center of the voice coil. It also puts more conductor in the gap than any other type of wire.

Tesla’s Finish

Tesla’s beautiful wood finishes (Rosewood, Teak and Ash) are all obtained using obiche wood. Obiche is a fast growing tree from the country of Cameroon, which has some of the best forest management in the world. In Cameroon, 80% of their forests are protected by law. Only 20% are open for commercial production, and in that 20% only one obiche tree is allowed to be cut per acre per year, and that tree must be over 200 inches in circumference.

This is a sustainable process so long as the trees are cut in this manner three will always be obiche trees.

Specifications

Type:  floor-standing , two-way, reflex-loaded,

Speakers Configuration:  D'Appolito- type, woofer-tweeter-woofer configuration.

Drivers:

Low  Frequency :   two 6.5" bass-midranges

High Frequency : 1" Vifa aluminum-dome tweeter

Frequency Response:  32 Hz – 35 kHz +-3 dB

Sensitivity:  88 dB (1 W/1 m)

Impedance:  8 Ω 

Crossover Frequency:  1000 Hz

Power Requirements:  20 Watts or more

Dimensions (H x W x D):   49” x 8” x 13”

Weight:  22,68 kg (50 lbs)

 

Elac 1 Series 105 speakers

Good style has a name, and costs almost nothing.

For µsec, music is an indispensable part of life, happiness. Joy, relaxation, social medium. In your living room, it is not only musical excellence that makes quality, but also the physical presence of the loudspeakers; they must be beautiful, modern and easy to integrate, and  - affordable.

The new 1 Series unites all the virtues of loudspeaker culture:

Natural sound, individual design, advanced technology.

For the 1 Series, new drive units have been developed : tweeters whose wave guide models especially the horizontal dispersion and lends the loudspeaker a dynamic outward appearance; woofers that show the Elac design classic - the aluminum membrane - in an anodised version for the first time.

Graceful floor standing speakers and compact monitors provides adequate set up options for any room - as a home theatre set, or as a classical stereo set.

Elac 105

Graceful 2-way floor-standing speaker with elegant driver style through anodised aluminium woofers and dynamically curved wave guide of the tweeter.

Specifications

Type: 2-way bass reflex d'Appolito configuration

Drivers:

low Frequency :  2 x 140 mm Midrange-Woofer

High Frequency :  1 x 24 mm tweeter

Crossover Frequency:  3,800 Hz

Nominal Power:  80 W, 

Music Power:  120 W

Impedance: 4 Ohm

Frequency Response:  40 - 22,000 Hz

Efficiency:  86 dB

Recommended Amplifier Power:  20 - 150 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  900 x 180 x 252 mm

weight:  11.4 kg

Finishes: matt black, silver, cherry