The new 3000 Series
THX® Ultra2-Certified amplifiers from Aragon set a new standard
for powerful, dynamic, high-end performance at reasonable prices.
While somewhat similar in design to the 2000 Series, the 3000 Series
amplifiers feature twice as many output devices, larger filter capacitors
and bigger power supplies resulting in improved bass response and
enhanced definition and clarity. The 3000 Series amplifiers will
deliver 300 watts into 8 ohms and 500 watts into 4 ohms for effortless
performance from nearly any loudspeaker systems - even those with
low sensitivity or difficult impedance characteristics. Both of
the amplifiers in this series adhere to Mondial Designs' classic
minimalist approach and THX® Ultra2 specifications, which together
ensure the highest level of premium performance and product reliability.
Most amplifiers on the market today are overly complex and require
rows of integrated circuits (IC's) for protection circuitry, control
loops and signal buffering. This has a negative impact on sound
reproduction. The 3002 is a 2-channel amplifier that achieves its
high output using the fewest active components possible for a more
dynamic, more powerful and more detailed performance. The minimalist
approach of our design results not only in better sound, but in
amplifiers that consistently rate among the most reliable available
at any price.
When it comes to music systems, most high-end two-channel amplifiers
typically employ dual mono power supply configurations. In other
words, each channel operates as its own entity and only has as much
output available as its power supply can provide. (The demands of
stereo music are such that you would rarely find one channel needing
much more output than the other.) In today's multi-channel theater
and music systems, the power supply requirements are quite different.
The dynamics of modern digital soundtracks can demand huge amounts
of power from different channels at different times. One way to
provide for that would be to use multiple large power supplies,
but that results in additional cost, size and weight. The 3000 Series
amplifiers feature a single power supply design that we call SmartPower™.
In this configuration, a channel could provide substantially more
than its rated output for short periods of time by getting more
energy from the power supply while the other channels aren't demanding
as much. SmartPower™ enables the amplifier to perform at optimal
levels in high-end two-channel audio environments as well as in
the most demanding home theater applications.
The Aragon 3000 Series amplifiers feature gold-plated RCA phono
jack inputs, balanced XLR inputs and dual sets of insulated five-way
binding post outputs for each channel. The clean and contemporary
good looks are achieved through the inclusion of a machined aluminum
front panel with an engraved Aragon logo and elegant blue LED lighting
that perfectly complements the available black or silver finish
options. An included dimmer switch allows you to choose full or
half brightness, as well as allowing you to completely turn off
the LED lighting.
SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGN :
2-ch THX Ultra2 Amplifier
POWER OUPUT 8 :
300 watts/ch into 8 ohms at less than 0.02% THD (20Hz-20kHz - both
channels driven)
POWER OUTPUT 4 :
500 watts/ch into 4 ohms at less than 0.03% THD
FREQUENCY RESPONSE :
20Hz-20kHz +0/-0.1dB
10Hz-100kHz +0/-0.5dB
TIM/DIM DISTORTION :
0.005%
S/N RATIO :
110dB A-weighted
DAMPING FACTOR :
500 (8 ohms - 50Hz)
INPUT SENSITIVITY :
100mV-1W / 1.72V-300W (SE)
200mV-1W / 3.44V-300W (BAL)
INPUT IMPEDANCE :
20k ohms (SE)
32k ohms (BAL)
INPUTS :
Gold-plated RCA Phono Jacks & XLR Balanced Jacks
OUTPUTS :
Insulated Speaker Binding Post Terminals (2 sets per channel)
POWER CONSUMPTION :
65W @ Idle / 1200W Maximum
HEIGHT :
7.5" (19.1cm)
WIDTH :
17" (43.2cm)
DEPTH :
15.25" (38.7cm)
WEIGHT :
45 lbs. (20.4kg)
YEARS BUILT :
2002 -
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