Table of Contents Introduction Page 3 Unpacking and Placement Page 4 Unpacking Placement Ventilation: Location: Dimensions Page 5 AC Power Page 6 AC line conditioning / Regeneration: AC line Filtering: After Market Power Cords: Associated Equipment Page 6 Input Connections Page 7 Cabling: Balanced:...
I am very pleased that through a sea of quality audio equipment you have chosen a BSC product. All the devices we make come from a deep yearning to provide a perfect vehicle for the creation of a meaningful listening experience. When you purchase a BSC product you also acquire a piece of my soul, inspiration, and DNA.
The top cover vents should never be covered or obstructed. Location: 5-Series amplifiers can be placed on a floor or inside of an open cabinet. For addi- tional cooling and vibration reduction an amplifier stand can be utilized. Please verify the fur- niture will be suitable based on the heat and weight requirements of the amplifier.
AC Power BSC 5-Series amplifiers are designed to plug directly into any AC outlet and perform as Designed. Good, clean, and constant power is always a benefit to a high performance audio system. In most cases existing AC power is adequate for installation. When available a dedicated 15A or 20A line for the amplifier is an excellent improvement.
Input Connections Cabling: The 5-Series amplifiers are equipped to accept either a Standard XLR type balanced input cable or a Single-Ended cables via Standard RCA connectors. Balanced: A balanced cable has three conductors for signal transfer and (typically) a shield:...
When using banana plugs look for the locking (expanding) types as they make the best electrical connection which is even better if gold plated. Polarity: BSC amplifiers do not Invert polarity, Absolute phase is maintained from Pin 2 (hot) through all circuitry to the Positive output (+) Make sure Speaker terminations are correctly connected with the Positive (+) going to the (+) Plus side of the speaker.
Brightness Logo Display Control: The Blue illuminated BSC logo is a bold statement that com- pliments the 5-Series Product design. However, it may not suited to everyones taste. To that end, there is a Brightness control knob on the back of the amplifier chassis provided to dim or turn on/off the BSC logo as well as the Bias Control indicator LED.
Class A levels - There are 3 levels of Class A bias selectable from the front panel control on the 5-series amplifiers. 100% - Represents Full Class A bias for rated power. In this Mode the amplifier is maximized for the very best performance, this is how the amplifier was intended to be measured and heard.
The 18th century philosopher Voltaire said it best: “With great power comes great responsibil- ity.” Although the sentiment may be a bit of a stretch for this manual, the point is spot on. BSC makes extremely fast and powerful amplifiers that can drive low impedances with ease. We have gone to great lengths to make sure the amplifier is protected as well as the associated equipment.
Contact BSC, an authorized BSC dealer, or distributor to arrange for service. Excessive Temperature: The 5-series amplifiers are designed to run hot, but in the event the internal temperature is raised above the acceptable set level, the AC power will disconnect from the power supply circuit.
Grills, Sub-chassis, and Back panel are finished industrial powder-coat. All of the remaining finishes are clear anodized. All Assembly fasteners and hardware stainless steel. BSC products are all Hand Assembled in the USA, manufactured in small batches to ensure the highest level of quality control.
U.S.A. is included in the warranty period. If you have purchased your BSC product outside the U.S.A and wish to have it serviced at the BSC factory, all freight and associated charges to BSC are your responsibility. BSC is not responsible for any damage incurred in transit. The sender is responsible for filing claims for shipping damages during the return shipment to BSC should they occur.
Specifications M5 Specifications Description 150 Watt Reference Monaural Class A Power Amplifier Output power 150 Watts into 8 ohms, 300 watts into 4 ohms, 600 watts into 2 ohms, 1200 watts into1ohm ** Output Impedance < 0.125 ohms at 10 Hz to 30 kHz Gain 25.75 dB Input Impedance...
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