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Posted by dcstep@swbell.net (A ) on July 23, 2008 at 13:16:17

In Reply to: REVIEW: Jeff Rowland Continuum 500 Amplifier (SS) posted by dcstep@swbell.net on April 25, 2008 at 10:20:22:

Jeff Rowland has finally updated its web site with a page dedicated to the new Continuum 250 and 500. Here it is:
jeffrowland.com/Continuum.htm
And here are some specs

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Specs: 250 Version / 500 Version
Output Power, Continuous RMS watts, both channels driven 250 watts @ 8 ohms / 500 watts @ 8 ohms per channel /
500 watts @ 8 ohms / 1000 watts @ 4 ohms per channel
Frequency Response 5 Hz – 60 kHz, -3 dB @ 8 ohms / 5 Hz – 45 kHz, -3 dB @ 8 ohms
Peak Output Current 35 amps / 40 amps
Dynamic Range 117 dBa / 120 dBa
Load Impedance Range 3 ohms – 16 ohms
Input Impedance 48 k ohms
THD and Noise, 0.1 watts to Maximum Output < 0.05%, Typically .006% @ 1kHz / < 0.1%, Typically .01% @ 1 kHz
Damping Factor @ 1 kHz > 1000 / > 1000
Gain Structure Preamplifier Section 14 dB, Amplifier Section 26 dB
Volume Control Range 99.5 dB
Volume Control Resolution 0.5 dB +/- 0.05 dB Over Entire Range
Common Mode Rejection Ratio > 85 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Inputs 2 pair Balanced (XLR), 2 pair Unbalanced (RCA)
1 pair Unbalanced (RCA), Unity Gain (Bypass)
Outputs 1 pair Balanced (XLR), 1 pair Unbalanced (RCA)
1 pair CE-Approved Speaker Wire Clamp
Power Consumption Idle – 25 watts, Max – 1000 watts / Idle – 35 watts, Max – 2000 watts
Power Supply Switch Mode (SMPS) / Switch Mode (SMPS) with active power factor correction (PFC) and universal AC input voltage
Amplifier Weight 41 lbs. - 18.6 kg / 44 lbs. - 20 kg
Overall Amplifier Dimensions (H) x (W) x (D) 5.3" x 15.5” x 15.0” (135mm x 394mm x 380mm)

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Please note that the model Continuum 500 is front ended by a 1500W PFC unit, which is integrated in the device. The Continuum 500 has also implemented a bank of bulk output capacitors not even available on the 312 stereo amp. The additional caps are expected to yield enhanced headroom/authority.
Dave

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