Revox EXCEPTION User Manual

Revox Exception

Close encounters of the

sound kind

of Switzerland

The Philosophy of Excellence

New dimensions are created when design and
technology come together. Exception. Extravagant
design, first-class sound, perfect construction.
Truly an exceptional experience.

One simple press of a button and the perfect sound world of the
Exception system is open to you. Finding your way through the
User menu is child’s play; all the information you need is available
at a glance. And with the selfteaching SRC 2000 infrared remote
control, you can control not only the complete unit but up to
seven further devices as well.

From a design point of view, with its high quality aluminium hou­sing, the system belongs to the High-End class. The housing is
built by hand form over 35 individual parts. Stacking the compo­nents is just one of the many system-layout options. It doesn’t
matter which layout you choose, the Exception Audio System is
bound to turn all heads.

The technology, the design and the sound of the individual

E 450 Amplifier

Musical enjoyment for demanding listeners

The E 450 Amplifier, at the heart of the Exception audio system,
satisfies the highest demands from both a technical and a sound
point-of-view. With its 2 x 200 watt sine-wave power, it will
delight your senses with incredible music reproduction. Its atten­tion to detail can be experienced in the high tone ranges and it
delivers full and well-rounded bass sounds.

A pre-stage with sound control is switched ahead of the symmetri­cal, high-speed output stages. The E 450 is designed to meet all
requirements with connection possibilities for two loudspeaker
pairs, up to 8 devices and two outputs for recording.

Needless to say, the E 450 is Multiroom-capable so you can use
the amplifier in up to 10 rooms at the same time. For further infor­mation, please request further brochures about Multiroom.

E 460 FM Tuner

Reception with crystal clear sound

Listening to the radio can be a pure joy. With its high-sensitivity
input circuits, the E 460 can pick up even the smallest signals.
Even when stations are on neighbouring frequencies, the exceptio­nal signal separation delivers a crystal clear reception, rich in detail
and expression. Turn the next radio concert into a true HiFi expe­rience.

With the E 460, you can store up to 50 of your favourite stations
and the RDS decoder displays the station name and further infor­mation, such as the title and performer, automatically on the gene­rously-sized LCD display.

Open up new dimensions in sound

Exception, the far from ordinary audio system from Revox which manages
to combine contradictions; sophisti­cated, userfriendly technology and
innovative design.

Exception components have impressed even the most demanding
editors of the high-end magazine Audio. Exception from Revox is
“a system, which sets new standards as much by its impressive
sound as by its extravagant design”.

All components are cleverly balanced with each other, thanks to
the unique connection system developed by Revox. A perfect unit,
which is simple to operate.

The tuner display shows the
name of the station, the
current title and the artist.
Up to 50 stations can be
stored.

Extra large displays and an
intuitive user guidance sys­tem makes operation sim­ple.

E 426 CD Player

CD sound in high-end quality

The stylish, operator-friendly Top-Loader belongs in the upper
echelons of CD players. Even the opening of the CD drawer has
got style.
When you press the button, the two shutters glide silently back to
reveal the top-quality aluminium, vibration-free compartment
where the CD drive is located.

The internal workings of the E 426 are concealed behind the
impressive housing. The new generation Hall Motor drive excels
with its fast start-up, its quiet running and low friction levels. The
strict separation of analogue and digital circuits, even down to
using separate transformers, ensures optimum sound and minimal
cross-influencing between the signals.

The highend electronic components used guarantee optimised
signal preparation and transfer it without distorting to the outputs.
A perfect sound with a recognisable texture; a powerful bass and
an open and clear treble.

With its symmetrical and asymmetrical connections, the E 426 can
give the outside world all it has… and that's a lot.

Multiroom brings the perfection of
Exception into every room

Now you can enjoy your Exception audio system throughout the
whole house, in up to 10 different rooms. Perfect sound wherever
you want it; in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the fitness room…

Your Revox dealer will be happy to give you more information.

Amplifier E 450

• Peak output power: into 4Ω: 2 x 225W
into 8Ω: 2 x 135W

(both channels, 1kHz, 1% THD,
1 period on, 10 periods off)

• Continuous power output: into 4Ω: 2 x 200W
into 8Ω: 2 x 120W

(both channels, 1kHz, 1% THD)

• Damping factor: >200

(at 1kHz, into 8Ω)

• Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % (THD)

(at 1kHz, 20W into 8Ω) 0.05 % (THD + N)

• Rise time: t=0.2µs

200W into 4Ω load, 0%–90%

• Inputs: Sensitivity/impedance

for 1kHz at 200W into 4Ω
TUNER,CD, AUX1, AUX2, TAPE1,TAPE2, VTR/TV:
200mV/47kΩ(nom. 500mV)
PHONO MM: 2mV/47kΩ;100pF (nom. 5mV)
PHONO MC: 100µV/100Ω- 500Ω switchable
POWER AMP: 550mV/47kΩ

• Outputs: Level/impedance

(at nominal input voltage, 1kΩTermination)
TUNER,CD, AUX1, AUX2, VTR/TV, BALANCED:
directly switched
PHONO MM: 200mV 1kΩ
PHONO MC: 100µV 1kΩ
PRE AMP: 550mV 440Ω
PHONES: 16V 50Ω
SPEAKERS A, B: 34V 40mΩ

• Signal-to-noise ratio, linear:

(at nominal input voltage, 1 kΩ termination)
TUNER, TAPE, AUX, CD:
at 10W/4Ω 94dB
at 200W/4Ω 105dB
PHONO MM: 5mV, 20Hz–20kHz 80dB
PHONO MC: 500µV, 20Hz–20kHz 71dB

• Crosstalk attenuation:

(1kΩ termination) at 10kHz >90dB

• Channel separation:

(1kΩ termination) at 1kHz 73dB

• Frequency response:

Output=2Veff, 8Ω, -3dB 3Hz–940kHz

• Tone control:

Bass: 20Hz, +/-10dB, 0.5dB steps
Treble: 20kHz, +/-10dB, 0.5dB steps

• Balance control: +3dB / -20dB in 20 steps

• PHONO RIAA-equalization:
20Hz–20kHz +/-0,1dB

• Primary fuse: T 3,15A (slow blow)

• Power consumption: Max. 750W

Operation: 60W typ.
Standby: 2W

• Weight: 17,5 kg

CD-Player E 426

• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz +0,2/-1dB

• Harmonic distortion: 20Hz–20kHz <0,003%

• Signal-to-noise ratio: linear, 22Hz–22kHz > 90dB

• Channel separation: 1kHz: >100dB

• Output level:

ANALOG OUTPUT: 2V (Ri < 200Ω)
ANALOG OUT Balanced: 4V
DIGITAL OUTPUT: 1Vpp (Ri = 75Ω)

• Channel balance: <0,1dB

• Digital/analog conversion: 1-bit Bit-Stream conversion

• Oversampling: 256 times

• De-emphasis:

(automatic changeover) 50 / 15µs

• Start-up time from pause: <0,3s

• Search time for any position: <2s

• Primary fuse (slow blow): T 250mA

• Power consumption: Operation 16W

Standby 4W

• Weight: 11,5 kg

Further information can be found under
www.revox.ch

The Philosophy of Excellence

Art.-Nr. 10.29.6021 · www.workid.de

FM-Tuner E 460

Unless stated otherwise, the following data are measured at
98MHz, 1 mV RF signal, and 400Hz frequency modulation.

• Station preselection: max. 50 Station memories

• Tuning range: 87,50..108,00MHz

• Channel pattern: 50kHz

• Quartz reference: accuracy: 0,002%

• Absolute sensitivity: 0,70µV

(for 26 dB S/N at 40 kHz frequency deviation)

• Usable sensitivity:
MONO/STEREO: 2µV/20µV
(for 46 dB S/N at 40 kHz frequency deviation)

• Image rejection: 100dB

• IF rejection: 110dB

• Spurious response rejection: 110dB

• RF intermodulation attenuation: 86dB

(2MHz frequency spacing)

• Capture ratio: 0,5dB
(at 30dB S/N / 40kHz frequency deviation)

• Bandwidth: -3dB 160kHz

• Selectivity: (bei +/-300kHz) 50dB

• AM rejection: 72dB

(at 30% AM und 75kHz frequency deviation)

• Frequency response: 20Hz - 15kHz: +0,5 / -1,0dB

• De-emphasis: 50µs

• AF distortion: 0,07%

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 80dB

(30Hz...15kHz, bez. 75kHz frequency deviation,
mono 1mV RF, stereo 10mV RF signal)

• Stereo crosstalk attenuation: 43dB
(for 1kHz Modulation, 40kHz frequency deviation)
BLEND: 7dB

• Pilot tone suppression: 78dB
(15–300kHz, 75kHz frequency deviation)

• Changeover thresholds: Muting: 2µV

Blend: 20µV
Stereo: 80µV
AUTOMEMORY: 50µV

• Antenna input: 75Ω
(coaxial according to IEC/DIN 54325)

• AF output: 0,9V / 2kΩ
(for 75kHz frequency deviation, 400Hz, R > 20kΩ)

• Primary fuse: (slow blow) T 250mA

• Power consumption: Operation: 15W

Standby: 6W

• Weight: 9,5 kg

General Data

• Power requirements: 220-230V AC (50...60Hz)

• Operating conditions: + 10 ... 40°C

(complies with DIN 40040)

• Dimensions
Heigth: 132 mm
Width: 478 mm
Depth: 405 mm

Specifications subject to change without notice.