Audio Database

SQ11
Commentary

Pre-main amplifier with all-transistor configuration.

An all-transistor configuration has been adopted to realize an OTL circuit that does not use an output transformer, which is difficult with vacuum tubes.

The SQ11 uses a special feedback circuit that automatically controls the excess current to prevent the transistor from being destroyed.
In addition, a heat sink with a high heat radiation effect and a ventilation hole area are sufficient to cope with heat.

It is equipped with functions such as a rumble filter, a scratch filter, a loudness control and a phase switching function.

Equipped with a universal terminal that can be used when the main amplifier and preamp are used independently or when using a reverb amplifier, etc.

Model Rating
Type Pre-main amplifier
Output (1 kHz) 20W + 20W (4 Ω)
16W + 16W (8 Ω)
10W + 10W (16 Ω)
Output impedance 4 Ω ~ 16 Ω
Input Sensitivity (W each output, 1 kHz, 16 Ω load) Tape, MAG : 5mV/50k Ω
Tuner : 500mV/1M Ω
X' tal : 250mV/500k Ω
Signal-to-noise ratio Each input : 56 dB or more (Tone-flat, Volume max)
Distortion Factor (1 kHz) 0.8% (16W + 16W, 8 Ω)
0.9% (10W + 10W, 16 Ω)
Tone control NF Type
Bass : ± 10 dB (100 Hz)
Treble : + 8 dB ~ -10dB (10 kHz)
Accessory function Recording output terminal
Rumble filter
Scratch filter
Loudness control
Phase switching function
Universal terminal for connection such as a reverb amplifier
Semiconductor used
Transistors (20 pcs) :






Diode (6) :
2SB173x4
2SB171x2
2SB345x2
2SA281x2
2SB178Ax2
2SD178Ax2
2SB250Ax4
SE1.5ax2
SV-1x4
Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 9W (no signal)
40W (max)
External dimensions Width 316x Height 83x Depth 208 mm
Height including leg 103 mm
Weight 5.5kg