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Power amplifiers mono — Karan Acoustics POWERa MONO

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Karan Acoustics POWERa MONO
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The POWERa MONO is an extraordinary flagship mono power amplifier from Karan Acoustics, built with staggering output power and an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio. The POWERa MONO represents Karan's most ambitious current statement in power amplification.

Key specs that matter

Input sensitivity is 2,000mV, with input impedance at 30k ohms on both connections. Output power is a staggering 2,100W into 8 ohms, rising to 3,600W into 4 ohms - an extraordinary figure reflecting flagship-tier power amplification ambition. Gain is 36dBu. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds an exceptional 120dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under 0.03% with full global feedback. At 504 x 292 x 603mm and 105kg, the POWERa MONO represents one of the most considerable monoblock commitments available anywhere, reflecting Karan's absolute flagship engineering ambition.

Sound and use context

Expect extraordinary power delivery combined with exceptionally clean measured performance reflecting the staggering 2,100/3,600W output and extraordinary over-120dB signal-to-noise figure, representing Karan's absolute current flagship monoblock engineering ambition.

Pairing

The staggering power output suits the most demanding, revealing loudspeaker loads directly, and Karan's own PHONOb phono stage shares the brand's coherent engineering philosophy.

Alternatives

Karan's own POWERa STEREO offers a two-channel alternative within the same broader amplifier catalogue for buyers wanting a more consolidated solution instead.

Specifications

  • Model name

    POWERa MONO

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    2000

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    30 000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    30 000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Max current (A)

    N/A

  • Output power (8Ω) (W)

    2100

  • Output power (4Ω) (W)

    3600

  • Gain (dBu)

    36

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    >120

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)

    <0.03

  • Max power consumption (W)

    N/A

  • Damping factor

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    504 x 292 x 603

  • Weight (kg)

    105

  • Official link

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