Datasheet

“NO FUSE” DESIGN
P2 and P5 amplifiers are Direct-Connected to the power supply capacitor
bank. This keeps output impedance remarkably low while making more
power available to the amplifier. Even when driving lower- or complex-
impedance loads, the result is audibly superior performance. If an output
short circuit does occur, only the AC line breaker will trip—there are no
fuses to replace.
The standby low-power supply is protected by self-resetting Positive
Temperature coefficient thermistors (PTCs). Once the condition that
tripped the PTC disappears, the circuit restores itself automatically.
OVERSIZE GOLD-PLATED BINDING POSTS
Our custom-designed binding posts are easy to use, ensure full power
delivery at all times and facilitate large speaker cable connectors.
RCA AND XLR TRUE-BALANCED INPUTS
™
A three-way switch on the amplifier’s rear panel offers an RCA input, a
professional quality XLR balanced input and an attenuated XLR balanced
connection (for preamplifiers that require it). Gold-plated female RCA
jacks and gold-plated XLR balanced connections provide the highest-
quality input connections.
OVERSIZE ALUMINUM HEATSINKS
With more than 1125 square inches (7258cm
2
) of computer modeled
heatsink (including large serrated fins) per channel, P2 and P5 amplifiers
are superbly equipped to dissipate the heat generated by their high
power levels. This, in turn, eliminates the need for noise-inducing cooling
fans. A thermal sensor on each heatsink continuously monitors safe
operating temperature.
THREE POWER ON/OFF OPTIONS
P2 and P5 amplifiers can be powered On/Off three ways:
1. Manually, with the On/Off switch on the front panel.
2. Remotely, via the 12-volt trigger input on the rear panel.
3. Automatically, with our patented Auto-On/Off circuit. Auto-On turns
the amplifier on when it senses an input signal and turns off 20 minutes
after the input signal ends.
DESIGNED AND BUILT IN NORTH AMERICA
Fine-grain brushed aluminum cover and extruded aluminum handles.
Heavy-gauge, low-resonance 12-awg steel chassis and oversize aluminum
heatsinks generate serious high-end weight and authority.
IEC AC female sockets and detachable high-power, high-quality 14-awg
AC power cords.
Can be ordered with rack-mount handles.(See Dealer for more information.)