Continuum Stage Amplifier Series 3 Specifications


Amplifier Section
Rated Power:

Stage 3.1:
100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms,
200 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms,
400 Watts per channel into 2 Ohms ,
Precision Bias Class A operation to 35 Watts, sliding to Class AB at higher output levels


Stage 3.2:

200 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms,
400 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms
800 Watts per channel into 2 Ohms
Precision Bias Class A operation to 15 Watts, sliding to Class AB at higher output levels

Stage 3.3:

300 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms,
600 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms
Precision Bias Class A operation to 7 Watts, sliding to Class AB at higher output levels



Frequency Response: DC or 5 Hz through 100 kHz depending on input
Distortion: Less than 0.1% from 10 Hz to 20 kHz at 200 Watts both channels driven into 2 Ohms through 8 Ohms
Gain: 26 dB
Maximum Current: Greater than 50 Amperes peak per channel
Slew Rate: 50 Volts per microsecond
Noise: -100 dB referenced to rated output
Input Impedance: 50 k Ohms
Output Impedance: 0.08 Ohms max. from 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Power Supply
2,000 VA (4,000 VA peak) toroidal power transformer and 80,000 uF of power supply filter capacitance

Dimensions
Height: 5.5" Faceplate, 6.0" Overall
Width: 17.0" Faceplate, 16.75" Chassis
Depth: 14.0" Overall
Weight: 55 lbs. Shipping
Power Consumption: 800 Watts maximum at rated power