7100
Two-Channel
Power Amplifier
• Space-saving, single-rackspace chassis (1.75-in.
chassis height)
• Convection cooled for zero
fan noise
• Front-mounted gain controls and headphone jack
for easy access
• Octal sockets accept EV
crossover and equalizer
modules for easy system
expansion
• 3-year warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
Conditions:
1. 0 dBu = 0.775 V rms
2. Dual-mode ratings are for each channel
3. Both channels operating at rated output
power unless noted
4. 120-volt ac line input voltage maintained
for all tests unless noted
Continuous Rated Output Power
(20-20,000 Hz at less than 0.1% THD, both
channels driven per EIA RS-490),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms:
100 watts
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms:
200 watts
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms:
75 watts
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms:
150 watts
Continuous Rated Output Power to
Subwoofer (20-20,000 Hz at less than
0.1% THD, both channels driven per
EIA RS-490),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms:
130 watts
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms:
260 watts
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms:
95 watts
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms:
180 watts
Continuous Rated Output Power
(1 kHz, 1% THD, both channels driven per
EIA RS-490),
120 volts ac Line Voltage,
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms: > 145 watts
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms: > 270 watts
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms: > 100 watts
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms: > 200 watts
108 volts ac (10% sag),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms: > 115 watts
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms: > 220 watts
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms: > 80 watts
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms: > 155 watts
100 volts ac (17% sag),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms: > 95 watts
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms: > 185 watts
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms: > 70 watts
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms: > 135 watts
Headroom, Single Channel Mode
(before clip, at 1 kHz, 1% THD):
> 1 dB
Power Bandwidth (at 1 kHz, +0/–1 dBr,
where dBr equals rated output power in
any mode):
20-20,000 Hz
Frequency Response (at 1 kHz, 1 watt
output, +0/–3 dB):
10-50,000 Hz
Voltage Gain (at 1 kHz),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms:
28 dB
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms:
30 dB
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms:
34 dB
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms:
36 dB
Input Sensitivity for Rated Output Power
(at 1 kHz, ±0.5 dB),
Dual Mode, 4 Ohms:
0 dBu (0.774 V rms)
Bridge Mode, 8 Ohms:
–0.25 dBu (0.752 V rms)
Dual Mode, 8 Ohms:
+0.5 dBu (0.869 V rms)
Bridge Mode, 16 Ohms:
+0.5 dBu (0.869 V rms)
Maximum Input Level (reference 1 kHz):
+20 dBu (7.75 V rms)
Input Impedance (reference 1 kHz),
Balanced:
> 30 kilohms
Unbalanced:
> 15 kilohms
Phase Response (at rated output power,
any mode),
at 20 Hz:
< +25°
at 20,000 Hz:
> –25°
THD (any mode, 30 kHz measurement
bandwidth):
< 0.1% (Typ. < 0.05%)
IMD [SMPTE 4:1] (Any mode):
< 0.1% (Typ. < 0.01%)
Slew Rate (at rated output power),
Dual Mode, 4 or 8 Ohms:
> 19 V/µsec
Bridge Mode, 8 or 16 Ohms:
> 37 V/µsec
Damping Factor, Dual Mode, 8 Ohms,
1 kHz:
> 100
Noise (below rated output power,
A-weighting filter, any mode,
50/60-Hz ac line frequency):
> 100 dB
Amplifier Protection:
Shortened output terminals
Over temperature
rf interference
Load Protection:
Startup/shutdown transients
DC faults
Infrasonic signals
Cooling:
Convection (thermally equalized 3/16-inch
black anodized aluminum heatsink)
Output Topology:
True complementary symmetry
7100 SPECIFICATION GRAPHICS
FIGURE 1 — 7100 Dimensions
FIGURE 2 — Front and Back Panels
FIGURE 3 — 7100 Typical Input Connections FIGURE 4 — 7100 Typical Output Connections