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Msb Technology The S500 Stereo Amplifier
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The S500 Stereo Amplifier is a stereo power amplifier from MSB Technology, sitting above the S202 with considerably greater output power. The S500 Stereo Amplifier represents MSB's more accomplished current statement in power amplifier engineering.
Key specs that matter
Input impedance offers the same flexible three-position selection at 75, 300, or 1,200 ohms balanced, matching the S202. Output power is a substantial 500W into 8 ohms, rising to 900W into 4 ohms - considerably more than the S202's 200W/380W. Gain is 28.2dBu - higher than the S202's 23.8dBu. Maximum power consumption is 270W - considerably more than the S202's 90W, consistent with the greater output power. At 381 x 590 x 261mm and 61.25kg, the S500 Stereo Amplifier represents a considerably more substantial commitment than the S202.
Sound and use context
Expect extraordinary dynamic authority reflecting the substantial 900W-into-4-ohms output, representing MSB's more accomplished current power-amplifier engineering above the S202.
Pairing
MSB's own preamplifier and DAC catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings for a coherently voiced, entirely MSB-based system.
Alternatives
MSB's own S202 Stereo Amplifier offers a more accessible alternative within the same broader power amplifier catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Input impedance offers the same flexible three-position selection at 75, 300, or 1,200 ohms balanced, matching the S202. Output power is a substantial 500W into 8 ohms, rising to 900W into 4 ohms - considerably more than the S202's 200W/380W. Gain is 28.2dBu - higher than the S202's 23.8dBu. Maximum power consumption is 270W - considerably more than the S202's 90W, consistent with the greater output power. At 381 x 590 x 261mm and 61.25kg, the S500 Stereo Amplifier represents a considerably more substantial commitment than the S202.
Sound and use context
Expect extraordinary dynamic authority reflecting the substantial 900W-into-4-ohms output, representing MSB's more accomplished current power-amplifier engineering above the S202.
Pairing
MSB's own preamplifier and DAC catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings for a coherently voiced, entirely MSB-based system.
Alternatives
MSB's own S202 Stereo Amplifier offers a more accessible alternative within the same broader power amplifier catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
The S500 Stereo 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)
900
Gain (dBu)
28.2
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)
270
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
381 × 590 × 261
Weight (kg)
61.25
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