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Msb Technology The M500 Mono Amplifier
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The M500 Mono Amplifier is an accomplished monoblock power amplifier from MSB Technology, built with versatile selectable input impedance and substantial output power. The M500 Mono Amplifier brings MSB's considered engineering to dedicated monoblock power amplification.
Key specs that matter
Input impedance is versatile and selectable across 75, 300, or 1,200 ohms. Output power is a substantial 500W into 8 ohms, rising to a staggering 1,000W into 4 ohms. Gain is 28.4dBu. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Maximum power consumption is a modest 150W relative to the substantial output. At 381 x 590 x 267mm and 61.25kg, the M500 Mono Amplifier represents a serious monoblock commitment reflecting MSB's considered engineering standards.
Sound and use context
Expect extraordinary dynamic authority reflecting the staggering 1,000W-into-4-ohms output, with the versatile selectable input impedance offering unusual system-matching flexibility, consistent with MSB's broader accomplished engineering philosophy.
Pairing
As a monoblock, two units are needed for a stereo pair, and the versatile selectable input impedance accommodates a variety of preamplifier output stages.
Alternatives
Other manufacturers' comparable flagship-tier monoblock power amplifiers offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar price point.
Key specs that matter
Input impedance is versatile and selectable across 75, 300, or 1,200 ohms. Output power is a substantial 500W into 8 ohms, rising to a staggering 1,000W into 4 ohms. Gain is 28.4dBu. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Maximum power consumption is a modest 150W relative to the substantial output. At 381 x 590 x 267mm and 61.25kg, the M500 Mono Amplifier represents a serious monoblock commitment reflecting MSB's considered engineering standards.
Sound and use context
Expect extraordinary dynamic authority reflecting the staggering 1,000W-into-4-ohms output, with the versatile selectable input impedance offering unusual system-matching flexibility, consistent with MSB's broader accomplished engineering philosophy.
Pairing
As a monoblock, two units are needed for a stereo pair, and the versatile selectable input impedance accommodates a variety of preamplifier output stages.
Alternatives
Other manufacturers' comparable flagship-tier monoblock power amplifiers offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar price point.
Specifications
Model name
The M500 Mono Amplifier
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
75 / 300 / 1200
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Max current (A)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
500
Output power (4Ω) (W)
1000
Gain (dBu)
28.4
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Max power consumption (W)
150
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
381 × 590 × 267
Weight (kg)
61.25
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