Preface - Lambda Labs KW-18 Manual

Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics

2. Preface

Dear Lambda Labs User,
thank you for purchasing the Lambda Labs professional power amplifier KW-18. The KW-18 is a very high power and very
high quality professional power amplifier. Lambda Labs recommends the use of KW-18 for the non self-powered Lambda Labs
loudspeakers with the factory presets provided by Lambda Labs. For more information about the factory presets please refer
to the User Manual of the particular product or the Lambda Labs Presets Reference Guide!
The main features of the KW-18 amplifier:
• Extreme output power capability, thanks to the 32kW peak power 3 phase regulated SMPS
• Wide bandwith, high frequency switching amplifier with high reactive current for high end sound
• High damping factor even at 20kHz
• Full power, even when all channels driven with low frequency signal
• Very low, frequency independent distortion
• Extremely low output noise
• Ideal choice for all sound professionals looking for an all in one very high power, reference quality amplifier for a very wide
range of applications without sonic tradeoffs
• Very detailed, and precise high frequency sound reproduction
• Extremely powerful low frequency sound reproduction
• Very musical, warm, but precise midrange sound reproduction
• Spectacular 3D stereo imaging
• Flexible AC power options: either single, dual or three phase operation is possible without any power limitations
• Ideal for touring, fixed installation, cinema, and high-end studio applications
• Built in DSP option coming soon...
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