Phoenix Gold Tantrum 300.2, Tantrum 500.2 User Manual
Tantrum 300.2 and 500.2
2 Channel Amplifiers
• Aluminum alloy cast heatsink with fly cut fins
• Superbrite™ blue power-on LED
• 18dB per octave high or low pass crossover: variable from 40 to 800Hz
• Auxiliary output provides a high or low pass signal to an additional amplifier
• LPL ready: optional LPL44 allows the subwoofer volume to be adjusted from the dash
• Remote monitoring display output connects to optional RMD voltage display
• Adjustable Twin-T™ bass equalization with +18dB of boost centered at 45Hz
• Tri-Linear™ capability allows simultaneous stereo and bridged mono operation
• Optimized muting circuitry eliminates turn-on and turn-off noises
• Advanced thermal and overload protection
• 2 layer, 2 ounce, copper G10 glass-epoxy printed circuit boards
• Features surface mount technology
• Audiophile grade capacitors and resistors
• Gold plated power and speaker terminals
• Gold plated signal input and output jacks
• Linkable using the optional Tantrum link to connect multiple amplifiers together
• Pictured endcaps sold separately
LIMITED WARRANTY
Phoenix Gold International, Inc. (or "Phoenix Gold")
warrants its products against defects in materials and
workmanship for a limited period of time.
For a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase, we
will repair or replace the electronic product, at our option,
without charge for parts and labor. The limited warranty period
is EXTENDED to three (3) years from date of original purchase
if the product was originally installed by an authorized Phoenix
Gold electronics dealer and accompanied by a valid sales
receipt showing a charge for installation. Customer must pay all
parts and labor charges after the limited warranty period
expires. The limited warranty period for factory refurbished
products expires after ninety (90) days from date of original
purchase. This limited warranty applies only to purchases from
authorized Phoenix Gold Electronics/Speaker retailers.
This limited warranty is extended only to the original
purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the United States.
Consumers are required to provide a copy of the original sales
invoice from an authorized Phoenix Gold dealer when making a
claim against this limited warranty. This limited warranty only
covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship that
occur during normal use. It does not cover failures resulting
from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, modification,
service by anyone other than Phoenix Gold, or damage that is
attributable to Acts of God. It does not cover costs of
transportation to Phoenix Gold or damage in transit.
This warranty will become void if the serial number
identification has been wholly or partially removed, altered or
erased. Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty
does not extend the terms of this warranty.
Should a product prove to be defective in workmanship or
material, the consumer's sole remedies will be repair or
replacement as provided under the terms of this warranty.
Under no circumstances shall Phoenix Gold be liable for loss or
damage, direct, consequential or incidental, arising out of the
use of or inability to use the product. There are no express
warranties other than described above.
SPECIFICATIONS
Continuous Output Power at 1% THD (watts):
Tantrum 300.2
Into 4 ohms Stereo @ 12.5 Vdc (IASCA/USAC) . . . .30 x 2
Into 4 ohms Stereo @ 14.4 Vdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 x 2
Into 2 ohms Stereo @ 14.4 Vdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 x 2
Into 4 ohms Bridged @ 14.4 Vdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300 x 1
Recommended Fuse Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30A ATO style
Dimensions without Endcaps . . . . . .8.4L x 10.0W x 2.35H
Dimensions with Endcaps . . . . . . . .13.4L x 10.0W x 2.35H
Tantrum 500.2
Into 4 ohms Stereo @ 12.5 Vdc (IASCA/USAC) . . . .50 x 2
Into 4 ohms Stereo @ 14.4 Vdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 x 2
Into 2 ohms Stereo @ 14.4 Vdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 x 2
Into 4 ohms Bridged @ 14.4 Vdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 x 1
Recommended Fuse Size . . . . . . . . . . .30A x 2 ATO style
Dimensions without Endcaps . . . . .11.75L x 10.0W x 2.35H
Dimensions with Endcaps . . . . . . .16.75L x 10.0W x 2.35H
Common Specifications
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . .±1dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted) . . . . . . . . . . . . .>100dB
Input Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 millivolts to 4 volts
Crossover Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Hz to 800Hz
Crossover Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18dB per Octave
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 to +18dB @ 45Hz
DC Input Voltage Range . . . . . . . . . . .10 volts to 15.5 volts
Typical Current Draw at Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<2 amps
Minimum Bridged Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 ohms
Minimum Stereo Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 ohm
Maximum Power Load . . .4 ohms bridged or 2 ohms stereo
Due to ongoing research and development, features,
specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.
Tantrum 300.2 and 500.2 Amplifiers
PHOENIX GOLD INTERNATIONAL
9300 North Decatur
Portland, OR 97203
Tel: 503.286.9300
F ax: 503.978.3380
w w w.phoenixgold.com
8100.0237A
FEATURES
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Operational Details
Dear Phoenix Gold Enthusiast,
Thank you for purchasing this Phoenix Gold product. By doing so, you have demonstrated a desire to own the finest
audio components available for your car or home. At Phoenix Gold, we use state of the art design, engineering, and
production methods to continually improve the quality, reliability and performance of our products.
The Tantrum Series amplifiers provide incredible power and system flexibility for the most demanding audiophile or
competitor. If properly installed by an Authorized Phoenix Gold Mobile Electronics Retailer, this equipment will provide
years of high quality performance. For proper operation, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future
reference.
Keith Peterson
President
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