Audio Database

SQ503
Commentary

Based on SQ606, SQ505, etc., this pre-main amplifier has been improved in consideration of the balance of performance, musical performance, style and usability.

The power amplifier uses the quasi complimentary service SEPPP OTL system.

By using a unique method, a protection circuit is omitted.

The preamplifier section receives a 2-stage direct-coupled NF-type equalizer circuit at the emitter-follower stage, converts the impedance, amplifies it to an appropriate level by an intermediate NF amplifier, and adjusts the sound quality by the LUX NF-type tone control.
A carefully selected low-noise transistor is used in this part.

Equipped with two speaker terminals.

The tone controls are independent on the left and right, and the attenuator switch can reduce the gain by 18 dB.

Since there is a tape monitor switch, simultaneous playback monitoring can be performed with a 3-head tape recorder, etc.

The entire panel and knobs are made of aluminum material with hairline processing and white gold anodized.
Also, the wood case is finished with rosewood.

Model Rating
Type Solid-state integrated amplifier
Continuous output 30W/30W (8 Ω)
20W/20W (16 Ω)
Total harmonic distortion factor 0.5% or Less (30W, 8 Ω, 1 kHz)
Frequency characteristic 20 Hz to 50000 Hz -2dB or less
Damping factor Approximately 30 (8 Ω, 1 kHz)
Input Sensitivity / Impedance Phono : 2mV/50k Ω
AUX1 : 1V/1M Ω
AUX2, Tuner, Tape Play : 120mV/150k Ω
Signal-to-noise ratio Phono : 60 dB or more
AUX1, 2, Tuner, Tape Play : 70 dB or more
Tone control LUX System NF Type with Bending Point Switching
Treble : 2k, 4 kHz
Bass : 400, 200
Residual noise 0.5 mV or less
Attachment Attenuator : -18dB/oct.
A / B speaker selector switch
Tape monitor switch
Headphone jack
Semiconductor used
Transistor (27 pcs) ST610 : 4
2SA606 : 2
2SC693Gu : 12 pcs
2SC694 : 4
2SC734 : 1
2SC959 : 4
Diode (3 pcs) DS13 : 2
DS16B : 1
Varistor (2 pcs) KB265 : 2 pieces
Power supply voltage 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 120W at maximum output
External dimensions Width 450x Height 160x Depth 268 mm
Weight 10kg