key features

  • Digitally-controlled muting
  • Separate headphone amplifier
  • Gold-plated phono connectors
  • Dual low-impedance stereo outputs
  • Phono inputs for mc and mm cartridges
  • Discrete-component Class A electronics
  • Five line level inputs and three tape loops
  • Proprietary Sorbothane® sonic isolation feet
  • Ability to record one input while listening to another
This section is for those of you who really want to know the 'insides' of your PA20R. You will not miss out on any of the functions or performance of your PA20R if you choose not to read any further.
input impedance 20 kW nominal
input level
vs
gain setting
500 mV at 0 dB (relative to 0.5 V output)
350 mV at 3 dB (relative to 0.5 V output)
250 mV at 6 dB (relative to 0.5 V output)
175 mV at 9 dB (relative to 0.5 V output)
125 mV at 12 dB (relative to 0.5 V output)
90 mV at 15 dB (relative to 0.5 V output)
signal to noise
(line level)
greater than 97 dB (relative to 0.5 V ouput)
frequency response (-3 dB) 0.1 Hz - 75 kHz
frequency response
(20 Hz - 20 kHz)
± 0.2 dB
total harmonic
distortion + noise
(20 Hz - 20 kHz)
less than 0.007%
channel separation greater than 100dB at 1 kHz
crosstalk rejection greater than 100dB at 1 kHz
polarity(phase) non-inverting for all inputs and outputs
preamplifier output impedance 100 W nominal
preamplifier maximum output greater than 7.7 V rms (20 dBm)
audio output connector
OUTPUT 1 phono socket
OUTPUT 2 phono socket
OUTPUT 3 XLR (optional connection)
XLR connector wiring -2 <% else %>1 <% end if %>>
standard not connected
 
transformer pin 1 - ground
coupled pin 2 - non-inverting signal
(option) pin 3 - inverting signal
record output impedance 1 kW nominal
record output gain 0 dB (i.e. the record output level is the same as the input level)
headphone maximum output greater than 7.7 V rms emf
headphone amplifier gain 18 dB (additional to 0 - 15 dB variable gain)
headphone output impedance 100 W (suitable for headphones of 8 W - 2 kW impedance)
signal to noise
(headphone output)
greater than 80 dB
muting attenuation greater than 63 dB
operating temperature range 10 - 35oC
ac supply frequency 50 - 60 Hz
ac supply voltage 110 - 120 V or 220 - 240 V
The voltage is marked on the rear of the unit
power
consumption
less than 25 W
dimensions
(including feet,
terminals and controls)
445 mm wide
75 mm high
336 mm deep
We reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice
Specification may vary for different countries


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