Martin Audio CCD10, User Manual

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CDD User Guide V1.0
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CDD
USER GUIDE
AMPLIFIERS – RECOMMENDATIONS
Martin Audio MA Series two channel power amplifiers are recommended for use with CDD Series
loudspeakers and CSX Series subwoofers. These amplifiers work well down to 2 ohms, making
it possible to power up to four cabinets in parallel from each channel. Models are available with
power ratings from 700 W/ch to 4000 W/ch (into 4 ohms).
Other manufacturers’ power amplifiers may be used provided they are capable of delivering
the necessary power into the combined impedance of the cabinets in use. Note that many
amplifiers suffer sonic degradation when driving low load impedances or, worse still, shut down.
Always check your intended power amplifier’s specifications and conduct listening tests before
committing to a very low impedance system design.
The table below specifies the recommended minimum amplifier rating for each model of
CDD Series and CSX Series cabinet. The “Recommended models” column lists the Martin Audio
MA Series amplifier models suitable for each speaker model.
Model Rating,
AES
Rating,
Peak
Impedance Minimum
amplifier
Recommended models
CDD5 100 W 400 W 8 ohms 800 W into 4 ohms MA2.8Q, MA2.0
CDD6 150 W 600 W 8 ohms 1200 W into 4 ohms MA2.8Q, MA2.0
CDD8 200 W 800 W 8 ohms 1600 W into 4 ohms MA2.8Q, MA2.0
CDD10 250 W 1000 W 8 ohms 2000 W into 4 ohms MA2.0
CDD12 300 W 1200 W 8 ohms 2400 W into 4 ohms MA2.0, MA3.0
CDD15 400 W 1600 W 8 ohms 2400 W into 4 ohms MA3.0, MA5.2K
CSX112 400 W 1600 W 8 ohms 3200 W into 4 ohms MA3.0, MA5.2K
CSX212 800 W 3200 W 4 ohms 3200 W into 4 ohms MA5.2K
CXS118 1000 W 4000 W 8 ohms 8000 W into 4 ohms MA5.2K
CSX218 2000 W 8000 W 4 ohms 8000 W into 4 ohms MA9.6K, MA12K