Features - Soundstream Reference REF1.500 User Manual

Features

In the 80s, it became popular to use acronyms for amplifier features and technologies. In some cases, these acronyms
were nothing more than fancy words put together cleverly to form an acronym not worth its weight in poop! Sales people
memorized the silly acronyms but rarely knew what the feature encompassed. The features below are straight forward
facts about the amplifiers that make them yield audio nirvana.
General:
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Full Signal Path Low Noise/Distortion Circuitry Topology
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Optimal Component Layout for Minimal Distortion Induction & Signal Separation
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Full Differential Feedback Surrounding Power-Amp Stages directly from Speaker Terminals resulting in Uncolored
Sound Reproduction and Elimination of Ground Loops
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Differential Drives Divide Pre-Amp & Power-Amp Stages, Eliminating Ground Looping
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Triple Darlington Audio Output Stages
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Output Stage Bias Individually Sequenced, Optimizing Sound Quality
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Close Tolerance Signal Path Components - 1% Resistors & 5% Capacitors
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Stout 2 Oz. Copper Traces Effortlessly Transfer High Volume Internal Current
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Differential RCA Inputs Isolate 12V/Audio to Ground, Eliminating Ground Loops and Noise
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Sequenced Delays Eliminate Residual Power-Up/Power-Down Pops
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Final PCB Layout Designs are a culmination of examination and fine tuning of all circuit elements to work in harmony
as a whole
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Hawkins Boost Control - Proprietary Bass Equalization
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Continuously Variable Crossovers
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Tri-Mode Capable
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