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Congratulations on your purchase of a Sapphire III power amplifier with groundbreaking SSA technology.
The Sapphire Series with SSA technology is designed for years of reliable, flawless operation under rigorous
use. The implementation of advanced SSA technology dramatically reduces weight while increasing
output power, reliability, thermal efficiency and superior fidelity.
What makes SSA technology so advanced? The most recent evolution in audio amplification was the
invention of the Class-D topology. With the application of Class-D, amplifiers became smaller, louder and
more efficient. However, no one really improved fidelity--not until now. The first ever single-stage inverter
was born and its technology was patented in USA and worldwide. This single-stage inversion has
revolutionized the power inversion industry. Named as Class-SSA (Single Stage Switching Class A)
technology, this new topology delivers higher efficiency than Class-D and better audio fidelity
performance than all other amplifier topologies. SSA technology allows the amplifier to operate at very
low temperatures, and do not require massive heat sinks or bulky fans to cool the unit. The Sapphire Series
with SSA technology yields the highest audio quality and efficiency available.
Sapphire III amplifier features:
• SSA technology inside.
• Digital signal processor (DSP).
• Dante™ Ethernet connectivity.
• Remote control of internal functions via Dante™.
• Class-SSA delivering highest audio fidelity (class-A sound quality).
• Over 90% efficiency.
• *1U rack size and lightest weight in its class.
• Rated output power 1000w: 4 X250 w @ 4-ohm, 2 x500 w @ 8-ohm (bridge).
• Peak output power 2000w: 4 X500 w @ 4-ohm, 2 x1000 w @ 8-ohm (bridge).
• Super-high efficiency convection cooling.
• Balanced inputs: 4 x XLR / 4 x balanced 1/4˝TRS.
• Use friendly connectors for fast installation.
• Easy to use controls and indicators.
• Computer user interface for total control.
• Remote connection through Ethernet via Dante™.
• Protection functions.
*1U size = 44.5 mm or 1.75" (reference size).
About the features of
For almost a century, power amplification was limited to Class-A, Class-AB and Class-D topologies. Now,
the industry is abuzz with a new ground-breaking technology that brings both power and potential while
accommodating the needs of the 21st century: Single Stage Class-SSA technology. Boasting
performance unmatched by its predecessors, Class-SSA stands out through features such as:
• A single stage power conversion instead of the traditional DC-DC power supply, rectifier, filtering and
amplifier stages.
• Zero crossover distortion.
• System isolation via a high frequency transformer.
• Bidirectional energy flow which allows inductance load energy return to primary power supply.
• ZVS, ZCS soft switching.
• Up to 90% ultra-high efficiency during DC-AC power conversion.
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