Onkyo Black THX Ultra2 9-Channel Power Amplifier - PAMC5501

Onkyo Black THX Ultra2 9-Channel Power Amplifier, Model PAMC5501

The Onkyo Black THX Ultra2 9-channel PA-MC5501 is the ultimate in a home theater experience. The PA-MC5501 is specifically designed to deliver a powerful, well balanced amplification for all of your audio experiences. The precise, high-power performance comes courtesy of components and design features that will impress even the most demanding audiophile.

Onkyo’s trusted WRAT amplifier philosophy ensures low negative feedback and high instantaneous current capability offering an exceptional audio experience. The Onkyo Black THX Ultra2 power amplifier has a sleek design with a simple interface. It will coincide perfectly with your other components and bring a whole new level of professional audio experience. Connect all of your important components and immerse yourself in an incredible audio experience. Control your speakers and your home entertainment center with this powerful amplifier from Onkyo.

The 9-channel PA-MC5501 is Onkyo’s top-of-the-line power amp, designed to partner a high-end pre-pro of your choice. As an all-analog amplifier, the PA-MC5501 is built to deliver powerful, well-balanced amplification free from digital noise interference. The precise, high-power performance comes courtesy of components and design features that will impress even the most demanding audiophile. Onkyo’s trusted WRAT amplifier philosophy ensures low negative feedback and high instantaneous current capability. Meanwhile, customized capacitors, large transistors, gold-plated terminals, and a massive toroidal transformer exemplify the unit’s superb engineering standards. In recognition of this, the PA-MC5501 boasts THX® Ultra2™ certification: the ultimate guarantee of amplification quality.

Features:

General

• THX Ultra2 Certified

Amplifier

• # Channels: 9
  
• Rated Power Output
  
  • 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.05% THD (FTC): 150W Min. @ 8 ohms
    
• Continuous 6 Ohm Rated
  
• Continuous 4 Ohm Rated
  
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technlogy)
  
• Amplifier Frequency Response
  • 5 Hz-100 kHz
    
  • (+1 dB,-3 dB)
    
• Push-Pull Amplification Design with Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry to Remove Distortion
  
• All Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
  
• Massive Shielded Toroidal Transformer
  
• Independent Power Supply: 3
  
• Large Capacitors for Effective Power Supply
  • (x2)
    
  • (Customized 22,000 Microfarad Each)
    
• Reference Grade Capacitors: (Audio Tuned for Each Channel)
  
• Large, Custom-Designed Power Transistors
  
• Low-Impedance, Copper Bus Plates for Perfect Ground Potential
  
• High-Current, Low-Impedance Circuit Boards with Thick Copper Foil

Connections

• Gold-Plated XLR Inputs
  
• Machined Solid Brass RCA Inputs
  
• Gold-Plated, Transparent Binding Posts: (5-way)

Misc

• Multi-Zone Capability (up to Zone 3)
  
• Bi-Amping Capability
  
• 12 V Trigger Input
  
• Auto Power Down Function
  
• Flat, High-Rigidity, Anti-Resonant Chassis: (1.6 mm Thick)
  
• Aluminum Front Panel
  
• Detachable AC Cord
  
• Rack Mount Kit Available: IRK-180-4

Specifications:

Amplifier

• All Channels
  • 150 W/Ch at 8 ohms;
    
  • 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.05%; 2 Channels driven, FTC
    
• Dynamic Power
  • 400 W (3 ohms, Front)
    
  • 300 W (4 ohms, Front)
    
  • 180 W (8 ohms, Front)
    
• THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
  • 0.05 %
    
  • (Rated Power)
    
• Damping Factor: 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 ohms)
  
• Input Sensitivity and Impedance
  • 1 V/47 k-ohms (Balanced)
    
  • 2 V/22 k-ohms (Unbalanced)
    
• Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 100 kHz (+1dB, -3 dB)
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • 110 dB
    
  • (Unbalanced, IHF-A)
    
• Speaker Impedance: 4 ohms –16 ohms; or 6 ohms–16 ohms

General

• Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
  
• Power Consumption: 11.7 A

Approximate Dimensions:

• Height: 7-13/16"
• Width: 17-1/8"
• Depth: 17-9/16"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 48.9 lbs
• Shipping: 57 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 2 Year Parts and Labor