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CONGRATULATIONS!
You now own the REFERENCE Amplifier, the product of an
uncompromising design and engineering philosophy. Your
Soundstream REFERENCE amplifier will outperform any other
amplifier in the world.
To maximize the performance of your system, we recommend that you
thoroughly acquaint yourself with its capabilities and features. Please
retain this manual and your sales and installation receipts for future
reference.
Soundstream amplifiers are the result of American craftsmanship and
the highest quality control standards, and when properly installed, will
provide you with many years of listening pleasure. Should your
amplifier ever need service or replacement due to theft, please record
the following information, which will help protect your investment.
Model and Serial # ____________________________________
Dealer’s Name _______________________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________________________
Installation Shop ______________________________________
Installation Date ______________________________________
CAUTION!
Prolonged listening at high levels may result in hearing loss. Even
though your new Soundstream REFERENCE amplifier sounds better
than anything you’ve ever heard, exercise caution to prevent hearing
damage.
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SPECIFICATIONS
THD
<0.1%
Signal to Noise
>100 dB
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
±
0.5 dB
Stereo Separation
>90 dB
Damping
>200
Input Sensitivity
200mV - 2.0V, or 500mV to 5.0V
Input Impedance
10K ohms
Crossover Specifications
Low Pass: 45 - 180 Hz at 12 dB/Octave
High Pass: 45 - 180 Hz at 12 dB/Octave
LSE.Q (REFERENCE1000s)
0.7 - 2.8 Q (0 TO +9 dB), adjustment from 30 to 60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H)
REFERENCE500s: 11.0” x 9.8” x 2.25”
REFERENCE700s: 12.25” x 9.8” x 2.25”
REFERENCE1000s: 16.0” x 9.8” x 2.25”
POWER
4
Ω
Stereo
(8
Ω
Bridged)
(12 Vdc)
2
Ω
Stereo
(4
Ω
Bridged)
1
Ω
Stereo
(2
Ω
Bridged)
1/2
Ω
Stereo
(1
Ω
Bridged)
REFERENCE500s
Watts
75 x 2
(150 x 1)
150 x 2
(300 x 1)
250 x 2
(500 x 1)
250 x 2
(500 x 1)
REFERENCE700s
Watts
125 x 2
(250 x 1)
250 x 2
(500 x 1)
350 x 2
(700 x 1)
350 x 2
(700 x 1)
Watts
200 x 2
(400 x 1)
400 x 2
(800 x 1)
500 x 2
(1000 x 1)
500 x 2
(1000 x 1)
REFERENCE1000s