Introduction - Warwick LWA 500 Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! on the purchase of your new Warwick LWA 500 bass amplifier head. True 500 Watt power in a compact,
lightweight design is now in your hands.
Our considerations in the design of this product were multifold and our objectives were to provide:
• Transparent and noise-free sonic performance.
• Ultra-portable, lightweight design.
Here is a short description of the underlying design concepts:
CLASS A OPERATION
Class A amplifiers are typically more linear and as such are less complex than other amplifier classes. In Class A amplifiers, the
amplification circuitry is designed so that it is always conducting electrical current. This means that the active elements are always on,
thus avoiding the problem of crossover distortion.
LOW-Z CIRCUITRY
Thermal noise is a critical design issue when it comes to audio electronics. By lowering the impedance of components inside an
electronic circuit, the overall thermal noise is substantially reduced. T
achieve consistently noise-free operation.
We hope you enjoy your new bass amplifier as much as we enjoyed designing it!
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