Purpose And Function; Design And Construction; Features - B&K Reference 220M Owner's Manual

The Reference 220M's purpose and function
The Reference 220M is a compact, very efficient, single channel power amplifier. It is
designed to be used in all types of audio or audio/video systems.
The Reference 220M utilizes high quality electronic circuitry to achieve an environment
wherein a detailed, transparent, and highly musical sound can be realized. The high
quality parts complement include state-of-the-art solid state devices, 1% metal film
resistors, computer grade electrolytic power supply capacitors, and a high capacity
toroidal transformer.
The Reference 220M operates class A predriver and AB high current MOSFET power
output stages. It is capable of reproducing the most demanding audio signals at rated
power levels.
Toroidal Transformers
Discrete Circuitry
material.
Class A Predriver
AB MOSFET Output Stage
Limited Protection
devices and protection from thermal overload.
Gold Plated Connectors
loss and degradation.
1% Metal Film Resistors
repeatability.
High Current - Ability to reproduce demanding recordings.
Computer Grade Capacitors
for extended low frequency control and improved dynamics.

Design and construction

Features

- Efficient high current transformer for improved dynamics.
- More accurate and three dimensional reproduction of source
- Improves low level detail for smoother, more musical sound.
- For efficient and linear power delivery.
- Provides short term protection from accidental shorting of output
- Improve connections for better sound and minimized signal
- Low noise resistors for better sound and a greater degree of
- Large capacity computer grade electrolytic capacitors
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