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reproduces sound perfectly over an infinite
range of frequencies - starting from well
below the audible range and extending far
above the capabilities of human hearing.
Although sound outside the human hearing
range of approximately 20 to 20,000 Hz
cannot be heard, it can significantly distort
the quality of music reproduction through
an effect which audio engineers call
‘intermodulation distortion’.This type of
distortion moves imperfections that
originate outside the hearing range back
into the audible frequencies.To minimise
this effect, the TAG McLaren Audio
amplifiers have a frequency response which
extends both above and below the range of
normal human hearing.
straight line technology
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To prevent intermodulation distortion,
an amplifier must respond to very low
frequencies but block any Direct Current
(DC).This is traditionally achieved using
capacitors, which also block some of the
low-frequency signals. In the 100x5R, a
feedback circuit eliminates DC offset
voltage and allows the signal path to be
direct coupled without any capacitors.This
arrangement, which we at TAG McLaren
Audio call ‘Straight Line Technology’ is easy
to describe but not easy to realise.The
design has taken our expert engineers years
to perfect.The result is a very precise
reproduction of the lowest bass.
supersonic high frequency response
In order to reproduce high frequencies,
the 100x5R is constructed using highly-
rated, high-precision components.The
circuit has been painstakingly designed
to minimise audio signals picking up
interference and intermodulating.
Exceptional transparency and purity of
sound are the result.
remote control
In addition to being able to switch the
100x5R in and out of standby, the user can
also switch off any of the 5 channels not
currently being used.The most often used
functions of the AV32R and the DVD32R
player have also been included to make this
a compact system remote control for your
complete TAG McLaren Audio home
cinema set-up.
powerful 16-bit processor
The 16-bit Siemens C161RI micro-
controller controls and monitors all
functions of the five channel amplifier
100x5R.
muting
The 100x5R has a sophisticated muting
system, which stops you hearing loud,
annoying switching noises and protects the
amplifier and loudspeakers.
pure oxygen free copper loudspeaker
connectors
For excellent sound quality the 100x5R
uses high grade oxygen free high purity
copper (OFHC) loudspeaker terminals,
designed and manufactured by TAG
McLaren.Very few companies provide
OFHC loudspeaker terminals due to the
difficulties in machining solid copper
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The benefits of OFHC are clearly audible:
improved clarity and transparency, even
when compared to high percentage
copper alloy terminals.
TAG McLaren Audio's OFHC
1. TAG McLaren's expertise in machining exotic and difficult materials for use in Formula One motor racing has overcome this
manufacturing problem.
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