Elan Z Series Z-660, Power Z-660 Brochure & Specs

Housewide audio has never sounded
this good. From its high signal-to-noise
ratio to its ultra low harmonic distortion
specifications, the new Z•660
Multi-Channel Power Amplifier from
ELAN purveys high-definition audio

performance....regardless of the

application.

SUPERIOR AUDIO.....

At any listening level, you will experience a
wide range of audio dynamics. From the
subtleties of movie dialog to the finest detail
in a musical performance, the Z•660
Multi-Channel Power Amplifier delivers
clean, clear power. At the heart of this
amplifier’s benchmark design you’ll find
quality components and workmanship. Six
independent bipolar gain blocks guarantee
audiophile sound. Discrete channel power
supply connections and a shielded torrodial
transformer improve separation, virtually
eliminating crosstalk and intermodulation
distortion.

From the gold five-way binding posts and
RCA jacks to the independent level controls
for each channel, the Z•660 exudes quality
in design. An extremely low THD rating,
exceptional signal-to-noise ratio and
dynamic frequency response translate into
true audio prowess. Experience the lively,
detailed reproduction of your favorite

concerto. Enjoy natural, harmonic midrange
tones. Hear well-rendered vocals and
definitive highs. Feel the deep resonance
and tight bass response as T.Rex rumbles
through your home theater.

.....FLEXIBLE DESIGN

Designed and engineered to be the
definitive cornerstone component for any
high fidelity audio system, the Z•660
Multi-Channel Power Amplifier performs

solidly.....in any application. With six

channels at 60 watts per channel, the
Z•660 melds power and channels with a
host of features that ensure the consummate
home audio system design. And at 1.75
inches high, the profile is sleek and

compact....understated in visual demeanor

yet bold in audio presence.

Whether used in a standalone stereo system,
multi-room configuration or home theater
application, the Z•660 will fit your design
specification handsomely. It’s the perfect
companion for a Dolby

® Digital Surround

Sound PreAmp Processor. And with the
Z•660’s channel bridging feature, you can
bridge six channels into three for thunderous
120 watt power! With an additional Z•660,
add three more
120 watt
channels for full
high-output six

“....if you need a product

that can move from stereo
to home theater to
multi-channel applications
with chameleon-like ease, I
can’t think of a better-valued
component.”

ANTHONY CHIARELLA

Home Theater Magazine

June 1997

Z•660 MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

POWER

660

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER RATING • RMS
Output Power 60Wx6 @ 8 ohms per channel

(6 channel stereo)
Output Power 120Wx3 @ 8 ohms per channel

(3 channel bridged)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz to 20 kHz -.25 dB
Power Bandwidth 5 Hz to 30 kHz -3.0 dB

Signal-to-Noise >110dB (A-weighted, 60W @ 8 ohms)

HARMONIC DISTORTION
Total Harmonic Distortion < .03% 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Input Impedance 20k ohms
Voltage Gain (Av) Continuously Variable from 0 - 28
Input Sensitivity .707 VRMS (AV=28)
Slew Rate >20V/microsecond

CONNECTORS
Input Gold RCA phono
Output Gold 5-way binding posts

POWER REQUIREMENTS 120 VAC • 440W (average)
Power Supply Ultra-high efficiency toroidal

linear supply. 40,000 uF storage

capacitance effortlessly sustains

instantaneous high current demand

DIMENSIONS (HXWXD)
Freestanding Model 1.75 x 17.0 x 10.0 inches

4.5 x 41.3 x 25.4 cm

Rackmount Model 1.75 x 19.0 x 10.0 inches

4.5 x 46.3 x 25.4 cm

Weight 13.6 lbs

6.2 kg

channel performance. Create multiple

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rooms of stereo sound in your home that
rival the balance and acoustics of profes­sionally designed listening rooms.
Configure the Z•660 with a mix of
monaural and stereo channels that
guarantee full coverage in all areas of
your palatial home. Crisp, clear power
and sound...anywhere you want it.

ECONOMICALLY
POWERFUL

The Z•Series Multi-Channel Power
Amplifier breaks new ground in the
industry. As a welcome alternative to
amplifiers that make more of a statement
about your bank account, the Z•660
makes multi-room high-fidelity more
practical than ever at less than two and a
half dollars a watt.

CRAFTED IN THE USA

Designed and engineered by ELAN’s
audio engineers and manufactured in our
Lexington, Kentucky facility, the highest
quality control standards have been
implemented to ensure a superior product
that will provide years of listening
enjoyment. Our commitment to you is
quality.

FEATURES/BENEFITS

• Three separate push buttons control

Channel Bridging of paired stereo
channels for (up to) three channels of
120 watt power per channel.
Independent bridging buttons affords
you the ability to mix bridged and
unbridged channels for optimum
multi-room or home theater configura­tion. The Z•660’s BUS mode button
gives you quick and easy distribution
of stereo signal inputs to all channel
outputs.

• Six individual level adjustments allow

you to set gain for each channel,
matching a room’s ambient acoustics
and architecture. This is a critical
feature for achieving balance
between stereo channels in a
multi-room configuration or

setting gain to a monauralchannel.
Feedback is immediate as individual
Channel LED’s display signal activity
and clipping. Green for signal
presence, Red for clipping. Separate
power and IR activity LED’s communi­cate the system is functioning.

The Z•660’s IR feature powers up to

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four IR receivers via the IR wiring
ermination block. IR signals are
“passed through” to two emitter/blaster
jacks on the rear of the amplifier. Great
for multi-room control of source
equipment! The Z•660 also has a
Remote ON/OFF feature which detects
12VDC from a source receiver or
preamp and brings the amplifier out of
its “Mute” mode.

With its 1.75” low profile and elegant

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front panel design, the Z•660
Multi-Channel Power Amplifier looks
great and fits perfectly in any
entertainment center or rack of source
equipment.

Separate line level inputs for each

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channel with buffered “loop” outputs
make this power amplifier the ultimate
in accommodating design. The
buffered “loop” outputs allow patching
of signals to more than one channel.
Combining stereo loop outputs (via a
Y-cord) to a single channel input creates
a mono channel. Whether the design
requirement is stereo, mono, or a mix of
both, the Z•660 accommodates your
needs.

Robust circuit protection is a standard in

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all Z•Series products. Independent
thermal and short circuit protection has
been implemented to protect the unit in
the harshest operating conditions.
Outputs are safeguarded against over/
undervoltages, overloads (including
shorts), thermal runaway and instanta­neous temperature peaks. The design

has been extensively tested to assure

optimal performance.

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