Most audiophiles of a certain age know the name Bob Carver, and know it well. This amp fits squarely in the Carver tradition: Does what it says on the tin, and sounds much bigger than it rates. Rack mount handles, dual meters, and fully bridgable. If you're ready to get serious, it's time.
- Production
- 1996
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 97122510101
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Factory Specs
Type Solid-state bridgable stereo amplifier
Power output 110Wpc into 8Ω (stereo), 350W into 8Ω (mono)
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.08%
Damping factor 150
Gain 29 dB
Input sensitivity 1V
Signal to noise ratio 112dB
Speaker load impedance 4Ω (minimum)
Dimensions 19"W x 4.80"H x 15.31"D
Weight 26.5 lbs.
- Liner Notes
The A-220 is a new two channel power amplifier, inspired by Carver's renowned Lightstar technology. The amplifier is based on the premise that its only job is to amplify the audio signal without making any alterations or adding any coloration to the sound. It accomplishes this through Total Direct Coupling, a Carver innovation that eliminates the need for distortion-causing inductors on which typical amplifier must rely to stabilize the amplifier-speaker interface. By eliminating these devices, the A-220 achieves a high damping factor at all frequencies, providing excellent low and high frequency sonic performance simultaneously. Once the domain of the most costly esoteric amplifier designs, this kind of audio technology in the A-220's price range is nothing less than an audio breakthrough, placing it squarely in the Carver tradition.
- Stock No.
- 8055368810717
Most audiophiles of a certain age know the name Bob Carver, and know it well. This amp fits squarely in the Carver tradition: Does what it says on the tin, and sounds much bigger than it rates. Rack mount handles, dual meters, and fully bridgable. If you're ready to get serious, it's time.
