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Specifications 

Maximum Power Output:   

 

 

 

 

500W 4 ohms, 250W 8 ohms per channel 

Power Output 1% THD: 

 

 

 

 

 

400W 4 ohms, 200W 8 ohms per channel 

Minimum Load:   

 

 

 

 

 

3 ohms per channel 

Peak Output Current: 

 

 

 

 

 

35 amperes per channel 

Frequency Response: 

 

 

 

 

 

+/-3 dB 1.5Hz-70KHz, all loads 

THD+N:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.003% 1W, 1KHz, 4 ohms 

IMD (CCIF): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.0003%, 1W, 14:15KHz, 4 ohms 

Output noise: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35uVRMS A-weighted 10Hz-20KHz 

Voltage gain: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27dB (single ended or balanced input) 

Damping factor:   

 

 

 

 

 

>1000 

Output Impedance at 100Hz: 

 

 

 

 

<8 milliohms 

Dynamic Range:   

 

 

 

 

 

121dB 

Input Voltage for Max Output: 

 

 

 

 

2Vrms 

Input connections: 

 

 

 

 

 

Single-ended RCA or balanced XLR 

RCA input impedance: 

 

 

 

 

 

100Kohms 

Balanced input impedance: 

 

 

 

 

200Kohms 

Output connections: 

 

 

 

 

 

2-sets WBT nextgen 5-way binding posts 

Power On usage:  

 

 

 

 

 

19W 

Power Off usage:  

 

 

 

 

 

0.0W 

Internally Set Operating Voltages:   

 

 

 

100-120VAC or 230-240VAC 50/60 Hz 

Size: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.5 x 3.5 x 12[inches], 216 x 88 x 305[mm] (WxHxD) 

Weight:   

 

 

 

 

 

 

15lbs, 7Kg 

 

Features and specifications are subject to improvements and changes without prior notice. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for e.One REF500s

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Page 2: ...m or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Bel Canto Design The content of this manual is provided for information use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Bel Canto Design Limited Bel Canto Design Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies ...

Page 3: ... stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of ...

Page 4: ...of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu...

Page 5: ...thorization number issued after completing the RMA form in the support section of our website If you have any questions please feel free to contact us online at info belcantodesign com REF500S packaging contains the following 1 one REF500S Amplifier 1 one REF500S User s Guide 1 one Power cord 6 6 2 meters long Carefully unpack each piece and check for shipping damage If there is any damage or if a...

Page 6: ...stom input stage is added for increased linearity common mode rejection and improved input stage drive to the amplifier This circuit results in lower noise in real world operation lower distortion and better dynamic performance for the amplifier The input stage uses the latest advanced amplifiers and passive components including Caddock resistors Solid Electrolytic ultra low ESR decoupling capacit...

Page 7: ...e RCA position When using XLR cables insure that the switch is out in the XLR position Do not connect both XLR and RCA cables to the inputs Output Connections Attach your loudspeaker to the output connectors Be sure that the polarity of each speaker is correct and the same for both channels so that no phase inversion can occur IEC power cord jack Connect a heavy gauge power cord from this jack to ...

Page 8: ...to disconnect the power ground from the REF500S as this may lead to dangerous operation and void the warranty The small blue LED lamp indicates that power is connected to the REF500S and that the power switch is in the ON position If the amplifier detects a fault or short circuit in the output connections it will go into a protection mode and stop playing If this occurs toggle the power switch to ...

Page 9: ...le ended or balanced input Damping factor 1000 Output Impedance at 100Hz 8 milliohms Dynamic Range 121dB Input Voltage for Max Output 2Vrms Input connections Single ended RCA or balanced XLR RCA input impedance 100Kohms Balanced input impedance 200Kohms Output connections 2 sets WBT nextgen 5 way binding posts Power On usage 19W Power Off usage 0 0W Internally Set Operating Voltages 100 120VAC or ...

Page 10: ... 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 EN 60065 2002 A12 2011 Manufacturer Bel Canto Design Ltd 221 1 st Street North Minneapolis MN 55401 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive s and Standard s specified above Type of Equipment Audio Amplifier Models REF500S Date January 2012 Bel Canto Design Ltd 221 1 st Street North Minneapolis MN 55401 USA Tel 612 317 4550 Fax 612 359 9358 ...

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