Rane SSA 6
Six separate 100 watt rms amplifers
Bridged pairs deliver 300 watts rms
Home Cinema Amplifier
Six 100 Watt Amps in One. The SSA 6
supplies six independent amplifier channels in
one compact package. Each channel delivers
100 watts rms into an eight ohm load, or 150
watts each into a four ohm load. Adjacent
channel pairs can operate bridged to provide
300 watts
provides an unprecedented degree of flexibility.
Use it as a home theater amplifier with
separate left, center, right, sub, left surround
and right surround channels. Drive a pair of
two-way speaker systems, bi-amped with two
bridged pairs at 300 watts for the low end and
two 100-watt channels for the high end. Run
three stereo auxiliary systems in different
rooms, each with different sources, at 100
watts per channel each. A single SSA 6 is a
fraction of the size and weight of the equivalent
number of two-channel amplifiers.
contained on its own circuit board making it
immune to the actions of any other channel.
Though power is distributed from one highcurrent toroidal power supply, signal back-feed
is prevented from heavily loaded channels to
any other channel.
operation of the output muting relays. Muting
activates for approximately three seconds after
into eight ohms.
Six, Five, Four or Three? The SSA 6
Independent Channels. Each channel is
Independent READY indicators signify
power is applied, immediately after turnoff, and
any time there is DC or large infrasonic signals.
Input Level Controls are provided on the
front panel for individual channel sensitivity.
The knobs may be removed and the holes
plugged with supplied caps once levels are set.
Input Protection. Each channel of the
SSA 6 includes an input voltage controlled
attenuator. This carefully designed circuit
prevents clipping at the output of the amplifier
for any load for up to 15 dB of input overdrive.
An independent PEAK LIMIT indicator lights
when this circuit is activated. This provides
additional headroom to each channel, making
the 100 watt ratings effectively much higher,
and the results much louder, meeting the
dynamic demands of home theater.
Output Protection. An independent
LOAD LIMIT indicator lights when the safe
operating area protection circuit is engaged.
Up to 30 dB of input attenuation provides
maximum power to the load while maintaining
safe power dissipation in the output devices of
the amplifier. This topology protects the
amplifier without interrupting the output signal.
In contrast, other manufacturers protection
circuits typically turn
mute
The SSA 6 bridging topology ensures
accurate tracking of bridged channels at all
off
the output devices or
the input signal to protect the amplifier.
times. The output levels continue to track even
during clipping, transient overload, short circuit,
output shorts, and any amplifier protection.
Details: Euroblock high current connectors
provide fast positive connection of speaker
leads. They accept up to 12 AWG wire,
including most high-end cables.
The SSA 6 contains the quietest fan
available. A continuously variable speed circuit
keeps the fan slow and quiet. Active temperature sensing speeds up the fan only when the
amplifiers need it—the fan slows down as the
amplifiers cool. Forced air cooling provides
superior long term reliability.
The SSA 6 is UL listed and CSA certified
for professional installation. The heavy gauge
all-steel construction of the SSA 6 offers a high
level of mechanical integrity. 19" rack mounting
ears are available as an accessory.
Parameter Specification Limit Units Conditions/Comments
Power Output All channels driven, 20-20 kHz
100 Min W (6) 8 ohm loads
150 Min W (6) 4 ohm loads
300 Min W (3) bridged pairs into 8 ohms
Inputs: Active Unbalanced Gold plated RCA connectors
..........Impedance 20k 1% ohms
..........Sensitivity 0.6V input=100 W/8 ohms mV Level controls at Max
Outputs:
..........Damping Factor 300:1 10% 1 kHz
..........Minimum Load No less than 4 ohms Single channel operation
No less than 8 ohms Bridged operation
Fan Cooling Continuous Variable Speed DC Intake rear; exhaust front
Output Protection On/Off Transient Muting Output relays
Input Protection Servo-Locked™ Input Atten.
..........Peak Limit 1% THD
..........Load Limit
Frequency Response 10-55 kHz +0/-3 dB
THD+Noise 0.07 .03 % 100 W into 8 ohms, 20-20 kHz
IM Distortion (SMPTE) 0.1 .05 % 60 Hz/7 kHz, 4:1
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 103 2 dB re 100W, 0.775v sens., 20 kHz BW
Crosstalk -60 3 dB 1kHz, any channel to any channel
Maximum AC Power 2200 W (6) Channels driven to full power
Unit: Agency Listing
..........120 VAC model UL UL 813 (file E104174)
cUL (Canada) C22.2 (file E104174)
..........230 VAC model CE-EMC certified EN55013 EMC directive 89/336/EEC
CE-Safety certified EN60065 LV directive 73/23/EEC
Unit: Construction All Steel
..........Size 5.25"H x 17.4"W x 11"D (3U) (13.3 cm x 44.1 cm x 27.9 cm)
..........Weight 32 lb (14.5 kg)
Shipping: Size 11" x 23" x 16" (27.9 cm x 58.4 cm x 40.6 cm)
..........Weight 37 lb (17 kg)
Attenuates Input to maintain <3% THD for
15 dB of overdrive
Attenuates Input as much as -30 dB to
maintain safe power dissapation—relay
cutout fail-safe
Note: 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms
SSA 6RM Rackmount Kit is available as an accessory
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