{"product_id":"spl-performer-stereo-power-amplifier-s1200-silver","title":"SPL Performer Stereo Power Amplifier s1200 - Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSPL Performer s1200\u003c\/strong\u003e is an impressive stereo power amplifier leads even the most demanding speakers to soundscapes beyond your expectations. With a power amplification of 2 x 520 W (4 Ohm) [2 x 550 W (2 Ohm); 2 x 300 W (8 Ohm)], this completely analog amplifier easily controls any loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the VOLTAiR technology the performance of the s1200 is detail-rich, vivid, honest and plain simply beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eINDIVIDUAL DESIGN\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the choice of the basic color black, red or silver, there are three more options for each to customize the Performer s1200 to individual design preferences with the black, red and silver decorative panels included in the scope of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative panels adhere with the help of a strong neodymium magnet. No tools are required to exchange them.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eBETTER SAFE THAN SORRY\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Performer s1200 has a protection circuit against DC voltage and against overheating. If direct current (DC) is detected, the output stage switches off automatically and the Protect LED lights up red.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect the s1200 against the unlikely event of overheating, a temperature sensor at the heatsinks continuously monitors the temperature of the device. The TEMP LED lights up yellow when the Performer s1200 is getting too hot. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result of this the output stage is switched off and the fans run on high-speed until the device has cooled down.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003eFREEDOM OF CHOICE\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Performer s1200 features a stereo pair of XLR and RCA inputs. This makes it compatible with all preamps on the market without the use of adapters. The stereo input can be selected via the Input Select switch on the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_3\"\u003eTRIM TO FIT\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith reference to the Performer s1200, “fit” means adapted. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou can adapt the input sensitivity in 0.5 dB steps from 0 dB to -5.5 dB. In contrast to a panorama potentiometer in a preamplifier, this trim switch is the more audiophile solution. The optimal operating range of the loudspeakers and preamplifier can be perfectly adjusted this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_4\"\u003ePOWER TO THE SPEAKERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe loudspeaker binding posts can accommodate banana plugs as well as a stranded wire with a diameter of up to 4 mm. Thus, any common type of speaker cable can be used. However, SPL does not recommend connecting a speaker with less than 2 ohms impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_5\"\u003eTRIGGER ME\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe standby mode of the power amplifier can be switched on and off using the AMP CTL connection between a preamplifier such as the Director Mk2.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo do this, connect the 3.5 mm phone jacks with a cable with 3.5 mm mono or stereo jack plugs. Thanks to its 12 V trigger input, third party preamps can also switch the Performer s1200’s standby mode on and off.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_6\"\u003eA CLASS OF ITS OWN\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eConventional solid-state power amplifiers tend to operate in a critical range of the built-in components – this results in unpleasant harmonic artifacts. Tube power amplifiers also distort at their limit but their characteristic behavior softens this roughness and harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNon the less this is a falsified representation of the sound image. Thanks to VOLTAiR Technology, the Performer s1200 can process much higher levels without even coming near to a critical range. All components constantly operate in the optimal range. The result is a very pleasant, natural and relaxed sound experience. Enjoy your music in every detail and without any listening fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_7\"\u003eFULL POWER\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Performer s1200 features individual amplification stages for voltage and power amplification, which ensures a perfect operating of the Class AB amplifier circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to each stage’s own negative feedback path, it is ruled out that feedbacks from the loudspeaker are interacting with the input stage – this way the SPL VOLTAiR Technology can play out its full performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_8\"\u003eKEEP COOL\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInside the Performer s1200, six fans usually do nothing at all, because 90% of the heat is passively dissipated via massive heat sinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eShould it nevertheless become really loud for a really long time, the processor-controlled fans remain virtually inaudible at only 19 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDuring power-up, the fans of the Performer s1200 briefly rotate at a higher speed to remove dust of themselves and surrounding components.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_9\"\u003eSOUNDS GOOD\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith all devices of the Professional Fidelity series SPL develops not only according to plan, but also by ear. Many important components are installed on the circuit boards using Through-hole technology. This way SPL can ensure that they can use the best sounding components.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_10\"\u003eTHE VOLTAIR TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 120 V technology is SPL's reference technology. The 120 V technology is unique in the world. It operates at a DC voltage of 120 volts. This is four times that of IC-based semiconductor op-amps. In their Professional Fidelity series, they refer to this unsurpassed technology as VOLTAiR technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe highest possible audio quality requires the highest possible audio operating voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 120V technology works with +\/-60 V. To be able to handle such a high voltage, SPL has developed special proprietary operational amplifiers that can operate with a DC voltage of +\/-60 V: the SPL 120V SUPRA operational amplifiers. This high voltage would destroy conventional components and operational amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 120V technology achieves exceptional technical specifications and sonic benefits. Technically, in terms of dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio and headroom. Sonically, in terms of richness of detail and an absolutely relaxed listening experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy the way, the “120V” in the name of the technology has nothing to do with the local mains voltage from the mains power socket. This is about the operating voltage inside the device with which the audio signals are processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe mains voltage from the mains power socket is transformed to the required secondary voltage in the device’s internal linear power supply with toroidal transformer. 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