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ART SLA-2 Studio Linear Amplifier<p>The SLA-2 is studio linear power amplifier capable of delivering 280watts per channel (@4 ohms) with an incredible 10Hz to 40kHz frequency response. Compact single rackspace low noise linear design, the SLA-2 uses a solid steel chassis and toroidal transformer for added long term reliability. Stable down to 2 ohms, the SLA-2 can be bridged mono to deliver a full 560 watts into a single 8-ohm load.</p><p>Ideal for any studio or installation application, the SLA-2 uses oversized convection cooling heatsinks and temperature controlled variable speed SmartFan technology to ensure quiet operation in any environment.</p><p><strong>Professional Features</strong><br />The SLA-2 has been designed to deliver in the most demanding audio applications. Housed in an aluminum and steel single space 19-inch rackmount chassis, the SLA-1 uses a proven toroidal transformer design for unmatched long-term reliability.</p><p><strong>SmartFan&trade; Cooling System</strong><br />The SLA-2 features SmartFan, an advanced, thermal dependent fan assisted convection cooled system. The SmartFan system is dependent upon the internal ambient temperature of the unit, and runs at high or low levels depending on the amplifier&rsquo;s cooling needs.</p><p><strong>Versatile Connectivity</strong><br />Multi-way binding post output with XLR, 1/4-inch and Euroblock inputs make the SLA-2 an ideal amplifier for virtually any studio monitoring system or fixed installation applications. A tamper proof faceplate is included for commercial installs.</p><h4>Features</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><ul> <li>Toroidal Transformer</li> <li>200 Watts per Channel @ 8 ohms</li> <li>280 Watts per Channel @4 ohms</li> <li>560 Watts when Bridged Mono @ 8 ohms</li> <li>10 Hz &ndash; 40 kHz Frequency Response</li> <li>XLR, Euroblock &amp; &frac14;-inch inputs</li> <li>Tamper-Proof Faceplate</li> <li>SmartFan Silent Cooling System</li> <li>Low Profile 1U Rack Mountable All Steel Chassis</li> <li>Extremely Low noise, Discrete Linear Design</li></ul><h4>Specifications</h4><center><table class="specs"> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Bridged&nbsp;Output&nbsp;Power,&nbsp;16&nbsp;ohms</font></th> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Bridged&nbsp;Output&nbsp;Power,&nbsp;8&nbsp;ohms</font></th> <td>560 watts MONO</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">CMRR</font></th> <td>&gt; 60dB (typical @ 1kHz)</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Dimensions</font></th> <td>1.75&quot;h x 19&quot;w x 13.5&quot;d</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Frequency&nbsp;Response</font></th> <td>10Hz to 40kHz, +/- .5dB</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Hum&nbsp;and&nbsp;Noise</font></th> <td>&gt; 100dB below clipping</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Input&nbsp;Impedance</font></th> <td>44k ohms (bal), 22k ohms (unbal)</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Input&nbsp;Sensitivity</font></th> <td>1V for full power output</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Input/Output&nbsp;Connections</font></th> <td>IN: XLR, Euroblock (bal), 1/4&quot; TRS (bal/unbal)</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Minimum&nbsp;Load&nbsp;Impedance,&nbsp;Mono</font></th> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Minimum&nbsp;Load&nbsp;Impedance,&nbsp;Stereo</font></th> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Power&nbsp;Requirements</font></th> <td>USA 120vac 60 Hz 1000 watts (max) 1000 watts (max)</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Slew&nbsp;Rate</font></th> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Stereo&nbsp;Output&nbsp;Power,&nbsp;4&nbsp;ohms</font></th> <td>280 watts RMS per channel</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Stereo&nbsp;Output&nbsp;Power,&nbsp;8&nbsp;ohms</font></th> <td>200 watts RMS per channel</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Total&nbsp;Harmonic&nbsp;Distortion</font></th> <td>&gt; 0.05% (typical)</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Transformer&nbsp;Type</font></th> <td>Toroidal</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%"><font size="2">Weight</font></th> <td>19.8 lbs (9 kg)</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th nowrap="nowrap" width="40%" class="specs"><font size="2">*</font></th> <td class="specs"><strong>Specifications subject to change without notice</strong></td> </tr> </tbody></table></center><h4>Power Amps Series Overview</h4><p>Offering a superb level of sound quality, ART power amplifiers feature clean, powerful circuitry, along with a straightforward user interface. They are an excellent choice when a robust amplifier is necessary to deliver the power you need for professional and project studio monitoring. ART power amplifiers may be used in a wide variety of project and professional studio environments. Self-contained in a steel and aluminum enclosure, these units are designed for many years of reliable performance.</p><p><strong>The SLA-2 Studio Linear Power Amplifier</strong> delivers 200 watts per channel (560 watts bridged mono) of clean, clear power and is housed inside a convenient single rack space! With the already stellar level of sound quality, the SLA-2&rsquo;s redesigned circuitry combined with the same straightforward user interface as the SLA-1, quickly and accurately packs the additional punch you need to make your mixes clear and accurate. The SLA-2 features <strong>ART&rsquo;s SmartFan&trade; Technology</strong> which in addition to a standard cooling fan, provides oversized convection heat sinks located on each side of the unit which silently directs heatflow outside the chassis. SmartFan's temperature controlled variable speed keeps the amp quiet and cool when performing at lower output and activates when the amp&rsquo;s heatload rises. The SLA-2 also features a Euroblock connector and a tamper-proof faceplate for your fixed installations. Its long list of useful features measure up to an incredible value! Ideal for pro, project and home studios, the SLA-2 is the perfect solution for passive studio monitors.</p>
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ART SLA-2 Studio Linear Amplifier

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List price: $729.00  

Price: $649.00

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The SLA-2 is studio linear power amplifier capable of delivering 280watts per channel (@4 ohms) with an incredible 10Hz to 40kHz frequency response. Compact single rackspace low noise linear design, the SLA-2 uses a solid steel chassis and toroidal transformer for added long term reliability. Stable down to 2 ohms, the SLA-2 can be bridged mono to deliver a full 560 watts into a single 8-ohm load.

Ideal for any studio or installation application, the SLA-2 uses oversized convection cooling heatsinks and temperature controlled variable speed SmartFan technology to ensure quiet operation in any environment.

Professional Features
The SLA-2 has been designed to deliver in the most demanding audio applications. Housed in an aluminum and steel single space 19-inch rackmount chassis, the SLA-1 uses a proven toroidal transformer design for unmatched long-term reliability.

SmartFan™ Cooling System
The SLA-2 features SmartFan, an advanced, thermal dependent fan assisted convection cooled system. The SmartFan system is dependent upon the internal ambient temperature of the unit, and runs at high or low levels depending on the amplifier’s cooling needs.

Versatile Connectivity
Multi-way binding post output with XLR, 1/4-inch and Euroblock inputs make the SLA-2 an ideal amplifier for virtually any studio monitoring system or fixed installation applications. A tamper proof faceplate is included for commercial installs.

Features

 

  • Toroidal Transformer
  • 200 Watts per Channel @ 8 ohms
  • 280 Watts per Channel @4 ohms
  • 560 Watts when Bridged Mono @ 8 ohms
  • 10 Hz – 40 kHz Frequency Response
  • XLR, Euroblock & ¼-inch inputs
  • Tamper-Proof Faceplate
  • SmartFan Silent Cooling System
  • Low Profile 1U Rack Mountable All Steel Chassis
  • Extremely Low noise, Discrete Linear Design

Specifications

Bridged Output Power, 16 ohms  
Bridged Output Power, 8 ohms 560 watts MONO
CMRR > 60dB (typical @ 1kHz)
Dimensions 1.75"h x 19"w x 13.5"d
Frequency Response 10Hz to 40kHz, +/- .5dB
Hum and Noise > 100dB below clipping
Input Impedance 44k ohms (bal), 22k ohms (unbal)
Input Sensitivity 1V for full power output
Input/Output Connections IN: XLR, Euroblock (bal), 1/4" TRS (bal/unbal)
Minimum Load Impedance, Mono  
Minimum Load Impedance, Stereo  
Power Requirements USA 120vac 60 Hz 1000 watts (max) 1000 watts (max)
Slew Rate  
Stereo Output Power, 4 ohms 280 watts RMS per channel
Stereo Output Power, 8 ohms 200 watts RMS per channel
Total Harmonic Distortion > 0.05% (typical)
Transformer Type Toroidal
Weight 19.8 lbs (9 kg)
* Specifications subject to change without notice

Power Amps Series Overview

Offering a superb level of sound quality, ART power amplifiers feature clean, powerful circuitry, along with a straightforward user interface. They are an excellent choice when a robust amplifier is necessary to deliver the power you need for professional and project studio monitoring. ART power amplifiers may be used in a wide variety of project and professional studio environments. Self-contained in a steel and aluminum enclosure, these units are designed for many years of reliable performance.

The SLA-2 Studio Linear Power Amplifier delivers 200 watts per channel (560 watts bridged mono) of clean, clear power and is housed inside a convenient single rack space! With the already stellar level of sound quality, the SLA-2’s redesigned circuitry combined with the same straightforward user interface as the SLA-1, quickly and accurately packs the additional punch you need to make your mixes clear and accurate. The SLA-2 features ART’s SmartFan™ Technology which in addition to a standard cooling fan, provides oversized convection heat sinks located on each side of the unit which silently directs heatflow outside the chassis. SmartFan's temperature controlled variable speed keeps the amp quiet and cool when performing at lower output and activates when the amp’s heatload rises. The SLA-2 also features a Euroblock connector and a tamper-proof faceplate for your fixed installations. Its long list of useful features measure up to an incredible value! Ideal for pro, project and home studios, the SLA-2 is the perfect solution for passive studio monitors.