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PMA-500Z
Commentary

Pre-main amplifier using Darlington power transistor made by Motorola.

All stages use direct connection OCL circuit.

Model Rating
Type Pre-main amplifier
Power Amplifier Unit
Circuit system Pure complimentary service all-stage direct connection 2 power supply OCL circuit
Rated Output (Both channel drive) 40W + 40W (8 ohm, 1 khz)
37W + 37W (8 ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion factor 0.1% or Less (at Rated)
Cross modulation distortion factor 0.1% or Less (at Rated)
Power Band With 5 Hz to 75 kHz
Frequency characteristic 10 Hz to 100 kHz + 0 -1dB
Input sensitivity 1Vrms
Output impedance 0.16 Ω or less
Residual noise 0.5 mV or less
Preamplifier Section
Maximum power output 7 Vpeak or more
Total harmonic distortion factor 0.03% or Less (at Rated)
Input sensitivity Phono1/2 : 2mVrms/60k Ω
RIAA deviation 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A network) Phono1/2 : 74 dB or more
Tone Control Section Frequency Characteristics Tone Defeat : 10 hz to 40 khz + 0 -1dB
Filter characteristic High Filter : 9 kHz, 12dB/oct.
Low Filter : 40 Hz, 12dB/oct.
<General>
Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 70W
External dimensions Width 430x Height 140x Depth 350 mm
Weight 12.5kg