--
reserves
to
become
an
800
watt+
bridged
mono amplifier
when
even
higher
power
levels are needed. This is
an
enormous
am'ount
of
power,
made
possible through
the
development
of
a
new
multi·state
hybrid power amRlifier design
we
call
Magnifled
Current
. It uses
two
160
amp
peak current
power
MOSFETs
per
channel,
with nanosecond sWitching speed
to
assign twice
the
continuous
voltage
to
the
·
output
stage
when
high
voltages are re-
quired}
or
more
than
twice
the
continuous
Ctlrrent
when
higher
current is needed.
This maximizes
both
the
voltage
and
current
capability (peak
or
continuous)
available for any
loudspeaker
load;
even
thos.e
that
have
a
substantial
reactive
component
that is difficult for conven-
tional
amplifiers
to
drive.
As
a result
of
this
difficulty
in
driving
demanding
loudspeaker loads,
conven-
tional
amp1ifiers
use
stabilizing
inductors
on
the
output
of
the
amplifier
to
keep
the
amplifier from oscillating
and
even
self-
destructing.
Unfortunately,
these
in·due-
tors also cause low
damping
at
high
fre-
quencies
which
can
create
high
frequency
coloration.
Carver
has
developed
Total
Direct
Coupling™
(TDC)
to
combat
this
problem.
TDC
means
that
the
output
circuitry is
directly
connected
to.
the
loudspeaker
without
the
usual
stabilizin~
inductor
networks
between
the
amplIfier
output
and the loudspeaker termInals. Due
to
the
wide
open
loop
bandwidth,
ideal stability
and
load
immunity
of
the
new
Carver
amplifier module, the traditional sound
altering Ustability
bandaids"
of
conven-
tional
amplifiers are
no
longer
necessary.
This
not
only
cre'ates
a totally stable power
amplifier
into
all speaker loads,
it
also
provides
high
damping
factor
at
all
frequencies-
not
just
i.n
the
bass region.
lUCASFllM
.
.'
··A-500x·:
That
means
full
control
in
th'e bass,
midrange and
high
frequencies.
No
more
harsh
or
rolled
off
highs, just
pure
and
natural clarity from top to bottom.
In
addition
to
new
audio
technologyj
Carver engineers also designed the
A-500x
to
set
new
stand~rds
in
reliability
and
value. The
A-SOOx
makes full
use
of
their
modular
d'esign
philosophy
and
open-
frame
architecture
for efficient
and
cost
...
effective
assembly_
This
has
the
added
benefit
of
providIng
superior
channel
isolation, eliminating the
detrimental
effects
of
interchannel
crosstalk.
The
amplifier's
enclosure
is·
designed
to
pro-
vide
open air access
to
the
heatsinks. This
affords
more
efficient dissipation of
heat
away from
the
triple-diffused
planar
high-
current
output
devices,
which
results
in
greater reliability
and
longevity
of
the
amplifier.
The
THX logo
on
the
front
panel
of
the
Carver
A-SOOx
is
another
important
fea-
ture
of
the
amplifier. THX certification
means
that
the
A-SOOx
meets
a set of strict
performance
standards
which
ensure
that
the
soundtrack's
reproduction
is
faithful
to
the
director's
intent~
The
Carver
A
..
500x
can
be
used
with
other
THX
certi-
fied
audio
equipment
to
create a
true
Home
TH.X
Audio System.
Other
features are
included
to
provide
convenience
and
flexibility
such
as
vari
...
able
input
sensitivity controls, removable
handles
and
front
panel
analog
meters
with
two
sensitivity settings.
The Carver
A-SOOx
was designed
and
manufactured
by
people
with
a lifetime
commitment
to
providing
the
world's
finest
components
for
sound
reproduction
and
home
entertainment.
Thanks
for
placing
your
confidence
in
Carver. We
know
your
new
amplifier will provide
many
years
of
listening
enjoyment.
If you have
access
to
the
Internet,
you
can
check
out
the
full line
of
Carver
products
and
company
an
..
nouncements
·on
our
World Wide·
Web page (http://www.carver.com).
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